K-12 Options for QM Certification Course Review

An Official Review for QM Certification of a course is the best way to benchmark design efforts and improvements. And, it’s the only way to certify course quality for everyone to see — with the QM Certification Mark. Certification of course design quality is also an indicator of high-quality instructional materials (HQIM). A course becomes QM-Certified once it meets QM Rubric Standards at the 85% threshold or better and meets all Essential Specific Review Standards. You’ll also receive useful recommendations from the review team that will help improve the course. If your course does not initially meet QM Rubric Standards, you will be able to submit an amended course with the reviewer-suggested updates during the amendment phase.

Organizations can have a course reviewed in its entirety (Full Course Review) or have a Template + Content Review. QM recommends a Template + Content Review if an organization (1) uses a standard template for course design across subject areas and (2) intends to submit five or more courses for review. For courses that use a common template, the template portion of the review ensures greater consistency of results from course to course. Official Full Course Reviews use all Template and Content Standards.

Texas Virtual School Network Course Providers & Online Schools

Looking for course reviews that demonstrate course alignment with TXVSN standards? Please review the application and submission information provided by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) and contact the QM Quality Assurance Team for guidance.

Pricing information provided on the TXVSN website displays non-member prices. QM members will receive member pricing.

K-12 QM-Managed Official Certification Course Reviews

Official Certification Course Reviews managed by Quality Matters (QM) staff in compliance with QM Course Review Requirements (outlined in the Course Review Policies and Processes document). QM staff manages the review, selects the review team, pays the reviewers, and invoices the organization. During the course review application process, course representatives indicate whether the course will be locally delivered or distributed. This will determine the type of certification mark received if the course meets QM Standards.

  • Template Review (K-12)
    As part of a two phase review process, this is a single review of three (3) courses from different subject areas against the Template Standards ("T") in the K-12 Rubric Conducted once per Rubric Edition or when a template/platform is revised. Results are combined with subsequent Content Reviews.
    Member Fee: $2000Non-Member Fee: $2800
  • Content Review - One Semester Course (K-12)
    As part of a two phase review process, this is a review of a one semester course against the Content Standards ("C") in the K-12 Rubric. The findings and scores from a completed Template Review automatically populate into the Content Review to calculate an overall score.
    Member Fee: $1100Non-Member Fee: $1900
  • Content Review with Correlation Verification - One Semester Course (K-12)
    Review of a one semester course against the Content Standards ("C") in the K-12 Rubric. The findings and scores from a completed Template Review automatically populate into the Content Review to calculate an overall score. An added detailed Correlation Verification Report is provided to meet a state's documentation requirements.
    Member Fee: $1300Non-Member Fee: $2100
  • Full Review - One Semester Course (K-12)
    Review of a one semester course in its entirety against all Specific Review Standards in the K-12 Rubric.
    Member Fee: $1300Non-Member Fee: $2100
  • Full Review with Correlation Verification - One Semester Course (K-12)
    Review of a one semester course in its entirety against all Specific Review Standards in the K-12 Rubric. An added detailed Correlation Verification Report is provided to meet a state's documentation requirements.
    Member Fee: $1500Non-Member Fee: $2300
  • Alternate Version Content Review - One Semester Course (K-12)
    Review of an alternate version of a one semester course, that previously met QM Standards, against the Content Standards ("C") in the K-12 Rubric. Examples: Foundational/Core/Honors levels, asynchronous online versus hybrid, or for a different set of state content standards.
    Member Fee: $825Non-Member Fee: $1625
  • Alternate Version Full Review - One Semester Course (K-12)
    Review of an alternate version of a one semester course, that previously met QM Standards, against all Specific Review Standards in the K-12 Rubric. Examples: Foundational/Core/Honors levels, asynchronous online versus hybrid, or for a different set of accepted content standards.
    Member Fee: $975Non-Member Fee: $1775
  • Content Review - Whole Year Course (K-12)
    As part of a two phase review process, this is a review of a whole year course against the Content Standards ("C") in the K-12 Rubric designated as applicable to K-12 Publisher courses. The findings and scores from a completed Template Review automatically populate into the Content Review to calculate an overall score.
    Member Fee: $1400Non-Member Fee: $2200
  • Content Review with Correlation Verification - Whole Year Course (K-12)
    Review of a whole year course against the Content Standards ("C") in the K-12 Rubric. The findings and scores from a completed Template Review automatically populate into the Content Review to calculate an overall score. An added detailed Correlation Verification Report is provided to meet a state's documentation requirements.
    Member Fee: $1600Non-Member Fee: $2400
  • Full Review - Whole Year Course (K-12)
    Review of a whole year course in its entirety against all Specific Review Standards in the K-12 Rubric.
    Member Fee: $1600Non-Member Fee: $2400
  • Full Review with Correlation Verification - Whole Year Course (K-12)
    Review of a whole year course in its entirety against all Specific Review Standards in the K-12 Rubric. An added detailed Correlation Verification Report is provided to meet a state's documentation requirements.
    Member Fee: $1800Non-Member Fee: $2600
  • Alternate Version Content Review - Whole Year Course (K-12)
    Review of an alternate version of a whole year course that previously met QM Standards, against the Content Standards ("C") in the K-12 Rubric. Examples: Foundational/Core/Honors levels, asynchronous online versus hybrid, or for a different set of state content standards.
    Member Fee: $1050Non-Member Fee: $1850
  • Alternate Version Content Review with Correlation Verification - One Semester Course (K-12)
    Review of an alternate version of a one semester course, that previously met QM Standards, against the Content Standards ("C") in the K-12 Rubric. Examples: Foundational/Core/Honors levels, asynchronous online versus hybrid, or for a different set of state content standards. An added detailed Correlation Verification Report is provided to meet a state's documentation requirements.
    Member Fee: $1025Non-Member Fee: $1825
  • Alternate Version Content Review with Correlation Verification - Whole Year Course (K-12)
    Review of an alternate version of a whole year course that previously met QM Standards, against the Content Standards ("C") in the K-12 Rubric. Examples: Foundational/Core/Honors levels, asynchronous online versus hybrid, or for a different set of state content standards. An added detailed Correlation Verification Report is provided to meet a state's documentation requirements.
    Member Fee: $1250Non-Member Fee: $2050
  • Alternate Version Full Review - Whole Year Course (K-12)
    Review of an alternate version of a whole year course, that previously met QM Standards, against all Specific Review Standards in the K-12 Rubric. Examples: Foundational/Core/Honors levels, asynchronous online versus hybrid, or for a different set of state content standards.
    Member Fee: $1200Non-Member Fee: $2000
  • Alternate Version Full Review with Correlation Verification - One Semester Course (K-12)
    Review of an alternate version of a one semester course, that previously met QM Standards, against all Specific Review Standards in the K-12 Rubric. Examples: Foundational/Core/Honors levels, asynchronous online versus hybrid, or for a different set of state content standards. An added detailed Correlation Verification Report is provided to meet a state's documentation requirements.
    Member Fee: $1175Non-Member Fee: $1975
  • Alternate Version Full Review with Correlation Verification - Whole Year Course (K-12)
    Review of an alternate version of a one semester course, that previously met QM Standards, against all Specific Review Standards in the K-12 Rubric. Examples: Foundational/Core/Honors levels, asynchronous online versus hybrid, or for a different set of state content standards. An added detailed Correlation Verification Report is provided to meet a state's documentation requirements.
    Member Fee: $1400Non-Member Fee: $2200