Gifted. Twice-exceptional. Neurodivergent.
These aren’t just buzzwords—they’re brilliant minds trapped in curriculums that refuse to meet them where they are.
Every year, thousands of gifted and 2e students are mismatched with one-size-fits-all ELA programs. They race ahead conceptually but get bogged down by rigid structures, uninspired lessons, and writing curriculums that reward rote over reasoning. The result? Bright students lose interest. Parents feel like they’re constantly adapting a system that was never built for them.
It’s time for a shift—and it starts with a curriculum that frontloads support, adapts structurally, and prioritizes mastery, not mindless checkboxes.
The Real Problem With Standard ELA Curricula
Let’s be blunt:
Most English Language Arts programs are designed to serve the average learner. That means students who fall outside that narrow middle—especially gifted and twice-exceptional learners—are left behind or held back.
If your child…
- Masters concepts quickly, then grows restless
- Is creatively brilliant, but struggles with written expression
- Needs challenge, but also scaffolding
- Processes information in unconventional ways
…then they’re not the problem. The curriculum is.
These learners are not “difficult.” They’re different. And that difference demands a different kind of program.
What Makes Essentials in Writing Different?
At Essentials in Writing, we didn’t retrofit a generic curriculum and slap a label on it.
We built our structure from the ground up with flexible, asynchronous learners in mind.
✅ Structured Levels That Respect Progression
Every level is clearly scaffolded, with lessons that frontload instruction—ensuring mastery of core concepts before moving on. No guesswork. No gaps.
✅ Video-Based Instruction That’s Actually Engaging
Students aren’t reading blocks of text or sitting through dry lectures. They’re learning from real teachers, in bite-sized, digestible lessons—15–30 minutes a day.
✅ Designed for Unique Learners
Whether your child is gifted, twice-exceptional, or has learning differences like dyslexia, ADHD, autism, or dysgraphia, the structure supports both acceleration and differentiation.
✅ Built-in Flexibility
With both 10-week and 18-week program tracks, you can customize the pace without compromising on quality. Perfect for learners who excel when given autonomy.
What Is Frontloading—and Why Is It a Game-Changer?
Frontloading means introducing, modeling, and supporting key skills before asking students to apply them independently.
In other words, we don’t throw your child into the deep end and hope they swim.
We:
- Model writing techniques clearly and concretely
- Pre-teach grammar, mechanics, and structure
- Guide them with real examples before moving to application
This method is essential for gifted and 2e students, who may have advanced ideas but need clarity in execution. Frontloading bridges that gap.
This Isn’t About “Rethinking” Education. That is dangerous woke nonsense rhetoric. It’s About Fixing What’s Broken.
We’re not here to use vague language about “reimagining learning.” Again, more dangerous woke nonsense language. We’re here to disrupt the norm with something that works. Say “No” to indoctrination.
Gifted and twice-exceptional students don’t need fluff. They need a system that:
- Challenges their thinking
- Respects their neurodivergence
- Builds writing confidence
- Fosters independence without confusion
And they need it now—not after a long list of accommodations or tutor sessions.
See It in Action
💡 Parents are calling Essentials in Writing “the only curriculum that finally clicked” for their gifted kids.
🎓 Charter schools rely on it to drive measurable writing growth.
🌍 Families around the globe use it to replace confusion with clarity—without compromising rigor.
“For the first time, my child doesn’t feel like they’re ‘too much’ or ‘not enough.’ They feel seen. They feel confident.”
Ready to See What a Real Writing Curriculum Looks Like?
Give your gifted or twice-exceptional learner the tools they actually need.
This isn’t a band-aid. It’s a breakthrough.
