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EL Education Curriculum
New York, NY, United States
What it is
EL Education Curriculum is a free, web-based Language Arts curriculum for grades K–8, designed for educators and schools. It is aligned with standards and draws on the science of reading and the science of learning and development. Students work with complex, grade-level texts by diverse authors while building science and social studies knowledge alongside literacy. Original research and interdisciplinary investigations support inquiry, analysis, critical thinking, and craftsmanship. The curriculum includes teacher tools and built-in assessments, with differentiated and inclusive opportunities for English language learners, economically disadvantaged students, students with disabilities, and advanced learners. It connects learning to students’ communities to encourage compassionate leadership and thoughtful citizenship. Grade-level index pages provide downloads such as Teacher’s Guide PDFs and Teacher Supporting Materials or Student Workbook Word documents. Creating an account gives access to hundreds of free resources. EL Education also offers coaching and strategic planning for guided curriculum pilots. The digital resources plan is free, though an account is required for some resources. A separate 2025 K–5 professional learning course costs $350, paid once and provides 365-day access.
For and against
For
- Free digital resources, with account access to hundreds
- Standards-aligned curriculum for grades K–8
- Includes teacher tools and built-in assessments
- Grade-level downloads include guides and workbooks
Against
- Some resources require an account
- Listed Grade 5 texts to buy must be procured
- Professional learning course costs $350, paid once
The verdict
EL Education combines language arts materials with knowledge-building, investigations, and differentiated opportunities across K–8. Educators should account for required purchased texts and distinguish the free resources from the separately priced professional learning course.
Who it suits
The curriculum suits K–8 teachers, instructional coaches, and school leaders seeking standards-aligned language arts materials. It may also fit educators looking for inclusive resources and interdisciplinary student investigations.
Plans and prices
EL Education Language Arts Curriculum
Free account provides online curriculum access · print materials and trade books may require purchase
Read 15 Oct 2026 · tryelacurriculum.eleducation.org
K-5 Language Arts Curriculum 2025 Edition online course
365-day access · 2–6 hours · minimum 4 licenses for purchase orders
Read 15 Oct 2026 · online-courses.eleducation.org
EL Education Language Arts Curriculum digital resources
Hundreds of free resources; account required for some resources
Read 8 Oct 2026 · eleducation.org
K-5 Language Arts Curriculum 2025 Edition professional learning course
Self-paced course; 2–6 hours; minimum 4 licenses for purchase orders
Read 8 Oct 2026 · online-courses.eleducation.org
On the record
- App availability
- EL Education publishes a free EL Education Events app for iPhone and iPad; the listing requires iOS 17 or later and iPadOS 17 or later.apps.apple.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Assessments
- K-2 units include summative assessments and formative checks, while grades 3-5 use mid-unit and end-of-unit assessments with scoring sheets.eleducation.org · read 15 Oct 2026
- Audience
- The 2025 K–5 curriculum course lists teachers, instructional coaches, and school leaders as its intended audience.online-courses.eleducation.org · read 8 Oct 2026
- Company founding
- EL Education’s LinkedIn description says it was founded in 1991, while the profile metadata lists 1993.linkedin.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Company headquarters
- LinkedIn lists New York, New York as headquarters and gives a 247 West 35th Street address.linkedin.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Company reach
- EL Education says it serves 1.1 million students across the United States.linkedin.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Company size
- LinkedIn lists EL Education in the 201-500 employee size range.linkedin.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Company type
- LinkedIn identifies EL Education as a nonprofit education- administration organization.linkedin.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Content-based literacy
- Lessons build literacy through extended study of science, social studies or literature topics using rich texts and shared grade-level reading experiences.eleducation.org · read 15 Oct 2026
- Core design
- The curriculum is built on the science of reading and the science of learning and development.eleducation.org · read 8 Oct 2026
- Download formats
- Supporting materials are downloadable as Word documents and PDFs, while lesson text is viewed online.eleducation.happyfox.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Downloads
- The curriculum index pages provide grade-level links and downloads, including Teacher’s Guide PDFs and Teacher Supporting Materials or Student Workbook Word documents.eleducation.org · read 8 Oct 2026
- Earlier licence
- The 2017 K-5 edition is generally Creative Commons Attribution 4.0, subject to third-party copyright restrictions.openupresources.org · read 15 Oct 2026
- English-language support
- The curriculum embeds multilingual-learner scaffolds, Language Dives and Conversation Cues in lessons.eleducation.org · read 15 Oct 2026
- Equity and differentiation
- Its design includes differentiated and inclusive opportunities for English language learners, economically disadvantaged students, students with disabilities, and advanced learners.eleducation.org · read 8 Oct 2026
- Family partnership
- Teacher materials include sample family letters and activities that extend module learning at home.eleducation.org · read 15 Oct 2026
- Grade coverage
- The curriculum covers kindergarten through grade 8, with K-5 and 6-8 editions.education.delaware.gov · read 15 Oct 2026
- Grades 3-5 ALL Block
- Grades 3-5 pair module lessons with an Additional Language and Literacy block to provide a comprehensive literacy experience.eleducation.org · read 15 Oct 2026
