The Office of Textbooks coordinates textbook adoption, distribution, care and use in Mississippi's schools, both public and non-public. The Textbook Office supports the Textbook Inventory Management System (TIMS). Textbook procurement for state accredited, non-public schools is facilitated through the Textbook Office. The surplus book program is also operated through the Textbook Office.
General TIMS questions can be directed to crspears@mdek12.org or 601-984-8273. Technical/security questions can be directed to mdeapps@mde.k12.ms.us or 601-359-3959.
State Textbook Adoption and Management
State Adopted Textbooks
- 2019 Mathematics and Social Studies Adopted Textbooks (Virtual Caravan)
- 2018 Science and the Arts Adopted Textbooks (Virtual Caravan)
- 2017 English Language Arts/Reading and World Languages Adopted Textbooks
For Schools
- Textbook Management Handbook Information
- Form C-Local Textbook Adoption Committee
- Form B- For Student Textbooks Submitted for Adoption
- Form M- For Electronic Media Submitted for Adoption
For Publishers
- Attachment A-Intent to Bid Form
- Bid Forms (Attachments B-D)
- Pricing Options Form
- Tentative Future Adoption Calendar