À La Carte ELA When it comes to English Language Arts (ELA) education, not all curricula are created equal. Families, educators, and charter schools often face a critical decision: should they choose an all-in-one program or a more tailored, à la carte ELA option like Essentials in Writing (EIW)? At EIW, we’ve designed our curriculum…
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How Essentials in Writing Supports New Students on the Autism Spectrum: Flexible, Visual, and Routine-Based Learning for 1,000s
Essentials in Writing for Autism Spectrum Learners
How Essentials in Writing Stands Apart: No Politics. No Ideology. Just Education.
At Essentials in Writing (EIW), we believe that education should focus on skill mastery, critical thinking, and intellectual freedom. A student’s learning journey should be about developing essential writing and communication skills—not being guided toward a particular worldview or belief system. That’s why our curriculum is designed with a clear philosophy: ✅ No Politics. No…
Meeting Homeschooling Requirements With EIW’s Comprehensive Writing Curriculum
At Essentials in Writing (EIW), our program is designed to equip students with essential writing skills while ensuring homeschool compliance. Learn more!
How EIW’s Homeschool English Program Empowers Self-Paced Learning
At Essentials in Writing (EIW), our Homeschool English Program is designed to empower students to take charge of their own learning experience. Get started!
What Bad ELA Curriculum Looks Like—and Why It’s Time to Switch to Essentials in Writing
Choosing the right English Language Arts (ELA) curriculum can make or break your child’s educational experience. A great curriculum inspires creativity, builds confidence, and equips students with essential skills for academic and real-world success. But a bad ELA curriculum? It does the opposite—stifling creativity, creating frustration, and turning writing into a dreaded chore. At Essentials…






