Our Framework.

Our curricular and instructional framework is grounded in our tenets, Know Thyself, Make Meaning, Make Space. We believe that a great literary praxis should be an intentional one.

In partnership with teachers, school leaders, and organizations, we design and implement intentional gifted English units and instructional practices that support growth in teacher and student outcomes.

  • Know Thyself

    Culturally Intentional Teacher Education allows for teachers to examine themselves as gifted English practitioners in a community of praxis.

  • Make Meaning

    A Culturally Intentional Curriculum is designed in alignment with the AP Literature framework. The curriculum includes critical, creative, and cultural literacies alongside research - based reading and writing methodologies.

  • Make Space

    Culturally Intentional Classrooms are a space for literary engagement through critical and creative dialogue for the purpose of strengthening verbal communication and community - making.

The problem at hand.

In 2022, the Advanced Placement released its data for racial disparities of exam mastery for AP Literature and Composition.

The data demonstrates that there is a curricular and instructional gap across demographics and that there is a need for intentional teacher support in alignment with the AP framework.

AP Literature Exam Mastery Across Racial Demographics (2022)

The total number of AP Literature exam takers in 2022 was 158, 509.

69%

61%

Data Link.

90%

CIE Teaching and Learning Lab is working to close those gaps. 

From framework to practice.

At The CIE Lab, our framework: Know Thyself, Make Space, Make Meaning, grounds everything we do. We help educators move from reflection to action through tiered services that meet you where you are.

1. Clarify & Curate

We start by listening. We learn about the shape of your AP Literature program and your goals. We assess what’s in place, identify what’s missing, and deliver a Curated Report, which outlines the right solutions for classrooms. .

2. Implement & Immerse

Get into the work. Our workshops and mini-series bring the CIE Framework to life through lesson design, dialogue, and literary praxis.

3. Co-Design & Cultivate

Build together. Our Curriculum Labs offer long-term partnerships and hands-on support to develop rigorous and intentional instruction that lasts.

Our framework isn’t just what we believe; it’s how we work.

Partner with us.

Schedule an initial consultation to learn more about bringing CIE Teaching and Learning Lab to your classrooms.