• Reimagine English Language Arts with Engaging, Skill-Building Enrichment

    Bring every student into deeper reading, writing, and thinking with THINKING PRO — a flexible ELA enrichment unit that uses real-world nonfiction and differentiated instruction to build essential skills.

  • THINKING PRO in English Language Arts (ELA)

    Imagine your English classroom energized by purposeful reading and writing. THINKING PRO uses real-world nonfiction — focused on local news — to spark curiosity, build critical literacy, and elevate discussion. Students engage with issues that matter and strengthen their voices through meaningful writing tasks.

    THINKING PRO adapts to the needs of every learner, whether supporting struggling readers or challenging advanced students. It makes critical thinking and literacy skills accessible and authentic across all performance levels.

    Teachers consistently report higher student motivation, deeper comprehension, and measurable growth in reading and writing. THINKING PRO empowers you to meet your students where they are — and take them further.

    Stop relying on the same outdated materials that continue to leave students behind. Break the cycle with a flexible, real-world approach that engages every learner and enriches your ELA classroom through THINKING PRO.

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  • How Schools Use THINKING PRO to Elevate ELA Learning

    Develop Essential Reading & Writing Skills for All Students

    THINKING PRO builds a strong foundation in reading comprehension, critical thinking, and written expression. It supports 8th–11th graders — especially those needing stronger literacy skills — and offers targeted strategies for students reading below grade level or impacted by pandemic disruptions. By meeting diverse learning needs, THINKING PRO helps students grow across reading and writing benchmarks.

    Prepare for Rigorous Honors, AP, and IB Courses

    THINKING PRO prepares students for the demands of advanced academic work by strengthening research-based writing, analytical reading, and critical reasoning skills. It offers a structured framework for developing arguments, analyzing complex texts, and giving and receiving detailed feedback — essential competencies for success in Honors, AP, and IB English programs and beyond.

    Engage with Real-World and Media Literacy Skills

    THINKING PRO connects classroom learning to real-world contexts through the analysis of local news and current events. Students strengthen critical reading skills and build essential media literacy — a growing focus in ELA standards due to new state mandates. They learn to evaluate sources, detect bias, and engage thoughtfully with today’s complex digital information.

    Offer Enrichment Opportunities for Advanced Middle School Learners

    THINKING PRO | Essentials offers a flexible library of self-paced videos that strengthen reading comprehension, critical thinking, and informational writing. Teachers can enrich advanced 6th–7th grade students in regular ELA classrooms or gifted programs, extending literacy skills without adopting a full curriculum unit. It’s an effective way to deepen nonfiction reading and response.

  • Case Study: Raising Literacy and Teacher Confidence at Pinckney High School, MI

    At Pinckney Community High School in Michigan, Principal Julia McBride implemented THINKING PRO across three years to help her ELA teachers improve student outcomes and align instruction with disciplinary literacy goals. The program provided on-site, team-based professional development — tailored to the school’s needs and focused on reading, writing, and critical thinking.

    THINKING PRO equipped teachers with scaffolding strategies and differentiated tools to support learners at all levels. In 9th grade English, students engaged with interactive videos and real-world nonfiction to strengthen reading comprehension and develop meaningful writing responses — both inside and beyond the classroom.

    In a single semester, 93% of students reached proficiency or higher in thinking strategies, and 89% in reading strategies, while 83% improved their overall scores from pretest to posttest. Across three years, 88% of students consistently achieved proficiency in reading, and 85% in thinking strategies — showing strong, sustained gains.

    “I think this program really unlocked a part of my brain that I did not know that I had.”

    — 9th Grade Student

    “THINKING PRO really brought in some concrete examples of how to scaffold students’ reading, processing, and communication skills for my teachers.”

    — Julia McBride, Principal

    Whether supporting struggling readers or enriching advanced learners, THINKING PRO helps ELA teachers grow student literacy through real-world content and skill-based instruction.

    See full case study details here

  • Funding Options for THINKING PRO

    Schools can use federal funding such as Title I and Title II to purchase THINKING PRO, making it accessible for diverse student populations:

    Title I Funds

    THINKING PRO aligns with Title I objectives by offering targeted support to boost reading and writing skills for students who need additional help. Its interactive content helps close achievement gaps, making it an effective tool for improving literacy outcomes among disadvantaged students.

    Title II Funds

    THINKING PRO’s comprehensive professional development options make it eligible for Title II funding, aimed at enhancing teacher training and instructional quality. Through evidence-based coaching and tailored training sessions, the program boosts teacher effectiveness and elevates student achievement in ELA.

  • For more details on funding options or help with grant applications, please contact our team. We can assist with securing the necessary resources to implement THINKING PRO in your classroom.

  • Learn More 

    For a comprehensive overview of THINKING PRO, including its features, benefits, and evidence-based results, visit our homepage [here]. To read an in-depth case study on the impact of THINKING PRO in ELA classrooms, check out our blog [here].

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