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ELA & SLA Curriculum

Language Arts

by design

Purpose-built core English Language Arts and Spanish Language Arts curriculum designed for the unique needs of today’s secondary students and teachers.

Why IBD
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Literacy by design: less planning, more teaching

A research-based program intentionally woven to be lean, comprehensive, and easy to implement, freeing teachers to focus on classroom instruction. We empower educators to build knowledge and develop critical skills in 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. 

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Trusted by thoughtful, diverse districts from coast to coast.

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Why educators choose IBD

 Here’s a bit about what educators have to say:


“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

 “…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

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“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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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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Classroom dialogue: essential fuel for student learning
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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When more isn’t better: strategic ELA curriculum design for equity and excellence
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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Más allá del aula de primaria: abriendo caminos para programas de lenguaje dual en secundaria
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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