Odell Education High School Literacy Program

by Odell Education

ElaGrades 9–12

Odell Education High School Literacy Program: Standards-Aligned Secondary ELA

The Odell Education High School Literacy Program is a grades 9-12 ELA curriculum that meets expectations across all EdReports gateways for text quality, knowledge building, and usability. The program demonstrates alignment to grade-level standards with appropriate text complexity and text-dependent questioning.

Best for

High school teachers seeking a standards-aligned ELA curriculum with appropriate text complexity and knowledge-building focus for grades 9-12

Evaluation Criteria

2 strengths · 2 neutral · 5 insufficient evidence

Knowledge RichStrength

The curriculum appears to build knowledge systematically through texts. EdReports confirms it meets expectations for building knowledge through high-quality texts.

Gateway 2 rating of 'Meets Expectations' for Building Knowledge indicates the curriculum builds knowledge through texts effectively

Text ComplexityStrength

The curriculum uses grade-appropriate complex texts. EdReports confirms strong alignment to grade-level text demands.

Gateway 1 rating of 'Meets Expectations' for Text Quality & Complexity indicates appropriate grade-level text demands are met

Teacher TrainingNeutral

The curriculum appears to provide adequate teacher support based on usability ratings.

Gateway 3 rating of 'Meets Expectations' for Usability includes teacher support as a component

Systematic PhonicsNeutral

Phonics instruction is not relevant for this high school curriculum serving grades 9-12.

This is a secondary ELA curriculum for students who have moved beyond foundational reading skills

Direct InstructionInsufficient Evidence

Cannot determine the instructional approach from the available evidence.

EdReports focuses on alignment and usability but does not specify whether instruction is direct/explicit or discovery-based

Retrieval PracticeInsufficient Evidence

Cannot determine whether the curriculum incorporates retrieval practice or spaced review.

EdReports does not provide information about review methods or retrieval practice components

Vocabulary BuildingInsufficient Evidence

Cannot determine the specific approach to vocabulary instruction from the available evidence.

EdReports does not provide specific details about vocabulary instruction methods or frequency

Writing InstructionInsufficient Evidence

Cannot determine the structure or approach to writing instruction from the available evidence.

EdReports gateway ratings do not specify the writing instruction methodology or components

Whole Books Vs ExcerptsInsufficient Evidence

Cannot determine from available evidence whether the curriculum emphasizes whole books or excerpts.

EdReports confirms appropriate text quality and complexity but does not specify the format or length of texts used

Sources: edreports.org

Review Sources

edreports

EdReports Panel

Gateway 1 Alignment:Meets Expectations
Gateway 2 Alignment:Meets Expectations
Gateway 3 Alignment:Meets Expectations
Key Facts
GradesGrades 9–12
SubjectEla
PedagogyNot specified
Faith-BasedNo
FormatDigital + Physical

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Data sources: edreports, homeschoolcom