Funds allocated for the purchase of textbooks must be used exclusively for items that meet the definition of a textbook as outlined in Miss. Code Ann. § 37-43-1. A textbook is defined as any medium or manual of instruction that presents the principles of a subject in a systematic manner and serves as a primary instructional resource for that subject.
- MS Textbook Contract and Bond Form
- Sent to publishers on Tuesday, January 7.
- Due from publishers by 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 20.
- Final pricing is due by 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 8.
- Textbook Depository Contract and Inventory
- Please get in touch with Kellie Dumas (kellie.dumas@ingramcontent.com) if you have not signed a contract with the Ingram Education Services (a.k.a. Tennessee Book Company).
- Contract is due from publishers by 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 20.
- Inventory is due from publishers by 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 1.
The 2026 Mississippi HQIM Caravan brings together district adoption teams to explore high-quality instructional materials in a coordinated, hands-on setting. By attending as a team, districts can review programs together, align academic priorities, ask informed questions, and gather the evidence needed for a unified, standards-aligned adoption decision. Participation ensures districts leave with a shared understanding, clearer next steps, and stronger coherence across schools as they prepare for the upcoming adoption cycle. LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED TO ALL REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS.
NOTE: Click on the image to view the daily caravan schedule.
Registration Links
CANCELED – Tuesday, Feb. 3: Tupelo
Wednesday, Feb. 4: Jackson – smec.msresaservices.com/events-textbook-caravan-Jackson
Thursday, Feb. 5: Hattiesburg – sresa.msresaservices.com/events-textbook-caravan-Hattiesburg
Spring 2026 Lunch and Learn
Ingram Education Services (TBC) is excited to invite you to one of our upcoming Lunch & Learn sessions, explicitly designed for district instructional materials/textbook coordinators across Mississippi. During these sessions, we will:
- Walk through the ordering and distribution process through ClassGather (TIMS 2.0) to ensure smooth district operations.
- Highlight reporting capabilities, including circulation, digital access tracking, and district-level analytics.
Registration Information
- Please RSVP by February 13th to confirm your attendance and secure your spot: Ingram/TIMS Lunch & Learn Instructional Materials/Textbook Coordinator Session MS – Fill out form
- Locations:
- March 2: Oxford Conference Center – 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
- March 4: Madison County School District – 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
- March 6: Hilton Garden Inn (Pascagoula) – 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
- Lunch will be provided for all registered participants.
- Textbook Administration Handbook (2025 Version)
- Publisher Representative Information Form
- IMPORTANT NOTE: Please complete and return this form if any changes have been made to facilitate continued communication between the agency and the publisher/vendor.
- Substitution Form (Coming Soon)