ELA & SLA Curriculum
Language arts reimagined
Purpose-built core English Language Arts and Spanish Language Arts curriculum designed for the unique needs of today’s secondary students and teachers.
Literacy by design: less planning, more teaching
A research-based program intentionally woven to be lean, succinct, and easy to implement, freeing teachers to focus on classroom instruction. We empower educators to build knowledge, develop skills, and inspire a lifelong love of learning n students, all backed by what’s proven to work in the science of reading.
Inquiry By Design is language arts reimagined.
Your classroom's next chapter: authentic literacy, expertly woven
Experience a high-quality instructional program (HQIM) unlike any other. Our expertly woven curriculum is a streamlined journey that deepens reading comprehension through a research-backed, print-first approach. This intentional design ensures every unit is grounded in essential questions and real-world connections and results in an inquiry-driven curriculum that drives profound student engagement and a genuine love for learning.
Trusted by thoughtful, diverse districts from coast to coast.
From classroom to boardroom: why educators choose IBD
When teachers and administrators agree, you know you’ve found something special. Here’s a bit about what educators have to say:
From a teacher using IBD in her classes:
“So one thing that IBD does really, really well is it takes the burden off of the teacher… and it really lets the students facilitate their own learning. I don’t feel like IBD is busy work, because there aren’t worksheets that they do in my class.”
Sarah Noble
ELA Teacher, Alameda Unified School District, California
From a language arts coach at a district in Oregon:
“…the independent reading focus has created a ripple effect…creating demand for more books for kids. I see a number of teachers investing in their classroom libraries. When I visit classrooms, I see every kid with an independent reading book at their desk!”
Carissa Flemming
Language Arts Coach, Hillsboro School District, Oregon
From the board meeting to approve the first newELA curriculum since 1998:
“It was rated highest in terms of cultural responsiveness…instructional supports for staff …(and) its inquiry-based approach really speaks to what we hear from our students – they want their voice to be the center of the classroom.”
Caleb Perkins
Executive Director of College and Career Readiness for Seattle Public Schools, Washington
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