Complete Curriculum, but requires a Core Supplement

CA Core Aligned if paired with a separate writing curriculum and non-fiction text

Literature based

Lacks a full writing curriculum

Strong in vocabulary, spelling, and reading comprehension

There are Lesson Plans for some of the Individual Books from the Literature Set

Complete, Core Aligned Curriculum

California Core Aligned Curriculum 

Students can work both offline and online

Multitude of lessons to choose from

Requires teacher to pick and choose lessons as it’s difficult to cover everything

Provides hands on activities and targets multiple learning styles

Complete, Core Aligned Curriculum

California Core Aligned Curriculum

Online Video Instruction with additional independent practice and assessments

Optional hard copies for additional offline practice

Provides computer generated lesson plans and pacing guides 

Great customer support hotline

Curriculum Supplement

Supplement to your curriculum

Excellent daily practice that targets and aligns with the core standards

Supports struggling and reluctant readers

Provides visual information to help aid comprehension

Core Aligned, but Partial Curriculum

CA Core Aligned if paired with a separate writing curriculum -

Offline material paired with online subscription

Needs additional Writing curriculum- pairs well with Essentials in Writing

Helpful for parents with limited teaching time as well as for students who want to work independently

Easier for students who benefit from visual and auditory input and less reading

Parent Purchase for Reimbursement

Complete Curriculum, but requires a Core Supplement

Comprehensive Language Arts Program

Focuses on literature, grammar and mechanics, and composition

Curriculum Supplement

Reading Comprehension

Includes Writing

Easy to Follow

Flexible

Parent Purchase

Complete, Core Aligned Curriculum

Aligned to California state standards

Self-directed instruction with minimal teacher supervision

Courses are Not Live and the Parent Supports Instruction

Can be a Complete Curriculum or a Supplement depending on the course

Live, Online Classes for Kids and Teens

Numerous Courses in a Variety of Subjects

Classes Vary Depending on Availability of Instructors

Some courses can be pricey

Parent Purchase