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Back to basics: weaving proven science with creative inquiry

In a world of educational fads, you deserve an approach woven for genuine success. We’ve created an ELA and SLA curriculum that unites the science of reading with the power of inquiry, giving you the clarity and support you need to make a real impact. This is how you’ll feel the difference:
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Complexity is for everyone

You'll have the tools to give every student the confidence to engage with rich, complex texts—and the space to make those stories their own. Our curriculum is built on a foundation of what really works, providing strategic scaffolds and routines that help all students reach or surpass grade-level proficiency. We don't lower the bar; we give students the skills to meet it.

No fake work

You can ditch the busywork. Our curriculum focuses on authentic, purposeful learning, so your students are always building skills that truly matter. With comprehensive lesson resources that ensure learning for every student, you can realistically complete a full unit in six weeks. Every lesson, every activity, and every inquiry is designed for deep learning, not just checking a box.

More teaching, less planning

Time is your most valuable resource. Our curriculum protects it with a tightly-woven framework with the essential threads—from standards and strategies to multilingual learner support—in one place. This strong fabric allows you to teach with confidence, knowing all student needs are an integral part of the design. Comprehensive, intentional resources free you to focus on the art of teaching, not laborious planning.

The blueprint behind the curriculum

Every lesson is built on our unique, inquiry-based philosophy. See the key principles that develop confident readers and writers. For a quick summary of the ‘why’ behind our design, get the one-page overview now.

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Discover your next English Language Arts (ELA) curriculum

Captivate students’ imaginations while fostering critical thinking skills with Inquiry By Design’s comprehensive literacy solutions. Our intentionally designed curricula span secondary grades and language needs, offering a proven pathway to engagement, deeper understanding, and lasting success.

Explicit direct instruction. Inquiry focused. High quality instructional materials. All designed with students and teachers in mind.

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Support multilingual learners with Spanish Language Arts (SLA)

Unlock the power of biliteracy and cultivate deep cultural connections with our industry-leading Spanish Language Arts curriculum that is aligned to the rigors of state literacy standards. Designed to support multilingual learners, our program provides essential pedagogy in a clear, supportive, and easy to implement fashion that can be used in a variety of language programs.  

Let us help you expand your school or district’s biliteracy programming into secondary grades to support your middle and high school Spanish speaking students. 

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Empower teachers with ongoing support

Navigating the classroom has never been easier. Your time is valuable, that’s why we’ve streamlined our materials to provide exactly what you need, when you need it. No more sifting through overwhelming resources; our curriculum is designed for efficient, impactful teaching. 

Our commitment to your success continues with a wealth of digital resources and, most importantly, a dedicated team that is always here for you. We’re a company built on real people (former educators!) who answer your emails and pick up the phone, ensuring you have the support you need every step of the way.

You need a curriculum that gives you the confidence to navigate a world of evolving standards. Our methodology is meticulously built upon the science of reading and aligned to state and national standards, so you can teach with the assurance that every lesson and every unit covers the essential skills your students are expected to master. This intentional alignment is not an add-on; it’s an intrinsic part of our design, freeing you to focus on the power of creative inquiry.
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A foundation of standards-based excellence

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