EL Education, in partnership with Open Up Resources, has released Unlock ELD (2025 Edition). This innovative, 30-minute daily Designated English Language Development (ELD) program is designed to empower Multilingual Learners (MLLs) in grades K–5 by providing the linguistic tools necessary to excel in grade-level academic content.
Unlock ELD was developed in direct response to the growing need for high-quality, coherent instructional materials for MLLs. The program is uniquely integrated with EL Education’s 2025 K–5 ELA curriculum, utilizing the same complex, authentic texts and “Language Maker Routines” and working towards the same ELA summative assessment in the Module Lesson—ensuring instructional continuity and reducing cognitive load for students.
Unlock ELD is specifically designed to meet federal and state mandates for dedicated ELD instruction time while aligning with the most robust standards available. “Unlock ELD gives Multilingual Learners the agency to take leadership of their own language learning, using their unique perspectives to enrich their school communities.” said Scott Hartl, CEO of EL Education.
Key Features of Unlock ELD:
- Coherent Design: Aligned with EL Education 2025 K–5 ELA modules to reinforce core learning.
- Expert Foundations: The first national curriculum product designed to align with the Designated English Language Development (ELD) Guidelines developed by the English Learners Success Forum. The curriculum was built in collaboration with Dr. Rebecca Blum Martinez, a national expert on multilingual learners, drawing on the work of Dr. Lily Wong Fillmore, Dr. Maryann Cucchiara, Dr. Catherine O’Connor, Dr. Sarah Michaels, Dr. Pauline Gibbons, and Dr. Claude Goldenberg.
- Multisensory Routines: 14 predictable routines that foster oral and written language proficiency.
- Formative Assessment: A comprehensive “Check Language” system for real-time instructional adjustments.
Unlock ELD is available for implementation in Spring 2026. Interested in learning more? Contact Us