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.

Three middle school students smiling and collaborating in a bright classroom with other students in the background. One student has a Student Reader textbook open on the desk in front of him.

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:

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Growing literacy: expert insights & stories

Stay connected with the evolving world of literacy. Here, you’ll find thought-provoking blog posts, relevant news, and compelling client success stories that highlight practices and the profound impact of intentionally designed curriculum in classrooms like yours.

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Like a well-tuned engine, lively classroom discussion thrums with a compelling energy—racing, idling at times, accelerating again in new directions.

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Your district has invested in a comprehensive English Language Arts curriculum, complete with hundreds of resources, multiple text options, and extensive supplemental materials. Teachers have access to everything they could possibly need. So why are you still seeing inconsistent outcomes across classrooms? Why do some teachers seem overwhelmed while others create their own materials anyway?

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os programas de lenguaje dual de primaria están floreciendo en todo el país, celebrando el poder del multilingüismo y fomentando la flexibilidad cognitiva, el rendimiento académico y el orgullo cultural en los estudiantes jóvenes. Pero a medida que estos programas fundacionales crecen, surge una pregunta crítica: ¿qué sucede después del quinto grado?

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We pride ourselves on genuine partnerships. Share your challenges and aspirations, and let us show you how our intentionally designed, print-first HQIM can make a profound difference in your classrooms. Your dedicated literacy partner awaits.