What Is the Adaptive Literacy Curriculum?
The Adaptive Literacy Curriculum (ALC) is a comprehensive, research-aligned structured literacy curriculum built for K–2 classrooms. It provides teachers with everything they need to deliver evidence-based reading instruction, explicit lesson plans, ready-to-teach Google Slides, student printables, and decodable texts. Request a demo today!
Why It Matters
Foundational reading skills are the gateway to lifelong literacy. ALC is designed by certified Orton-Gillingham educators and follows a clear, cumulative scope and sequence so teachers can build skills step by step, with no gaps. It aligns with the Science of Reading, ensuring instruction is systematic, explicit, and proven to work for all learners, including students with dyslexia.
Why ALC Is the Best Choice
- Structured & Cumulative – Every concept taught in sequence, with no gaps.
- Classroom-Ready – Lesson plans, slides, printables, and decodables included—no prep required.
- Flexible – Works for whole-class, small-group, and intervention settings.
- Evidence-Based – 100% aligned with the Science of Reading.
What’s Included
Every Adaptive Literacy Curriculum license comes with:
| Lesson Plans | Complete scope and sequence, explicit and cumulative. |
|---|---|
| Google Slides | Ready-to-teach slides for each lesson. |
| Student Printables | Practice packets, activities, and application work. |
| Decodable Texts | Tightly controlled stories aligned only to the taught phonics patterns. |
| Assessments & Progress Monitoring | Tools to track student growth. |
| Teacher Support Materials | Tips and guidance designed by Orton-Gillingham trained educators. |
| Curriculum Portal Access | A secure, centralized platform where you can access all content in one place, filter by grade/skill, download instantly, and always work with the most updated version. |
With a Full Access License, you get everything above across all grade levels (K–2).
Request a DemoCurriculum Portal Access
A secure, centralized platform where you can:
- Access all materials in one place
- Filter by grade, skill, or lesson type
- Download or present instantly
- Always work with the most updated version
License Options
Grade-Specific License
Complete scope and sequence for one grade.
Full Access License
All content across K–2.
Buying Options
Choose the license that best fits your needs
- Single User
- School-Wide
- District-Wide
Payment Options
This is the most useful literacy curriculum we’ve ever implemented. It’s flexible, evidence-based, and aligned with exactly how we train our teachers.
Literacy Coach
NYC Public School
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the Adaptive Literacy Curriculum (ALC)?
The Adaptive Literacy Curriculum is a structured literacy program built on Orton-Gillingham principles. It provides teachers with premade lesson plans, Google Slides, student printables, and decodable texts for K–2 classrooms.
- Is ALC an Orton Gillingham program?
Yes. ALC was created by certified Orton-Gillingham educators and is fully aligned with the Science of Reading. It combines OG rigor with ready-to-use classroom materials.
- Why is ALC considered one of the best Orton Gillingham based programs?
ALC includes premade lesson plans, decodable texts, student packets, and assessments. Unlike many programs, it provides everything teachers need, making structured literacy practical and scalable.
- Do the lessons come premade and ready to use?
Yes. Every ALC lesson is fully scripted, paired with Google Slides, and includes printable student materials. Teachers can log into the portal and access lessons instantly.
- Who can use ALC?
ALC is designed for K–2 general education classrooms, intervention groups, AIS/RTI, and dyslexia support programs. It is suitable for teachers, specialists, interventionists, and paraprofessionals.
- How does ALC compare to other structured literacy curricula?
ALC uses decodable texts that match only the phonics skills taught, avoiding leveled readers and cueing strategies. It combines OG methodology with classroom practicality.
- How can schools purchase ALC?
ALC is available for single users, schools, and districts. Purchases can be made through the Edwards OG shop, purchase orders, or ShopDOE.
- Where is ALC available?
The Adaptive Literacy Curriculum is available nationwide. NYC schools can purchase directly through ShopDOE.