Inquiry-Based Curriculum Design, Built in Real Classrooms
We develop and validate inquiry-centered literacy and learning tools through long-term work with teachers across K-12 and higher education, grounded in a research-to-practice model refined over two decades and formalized for scale.
Looking for individual classroom tools? Join the 2026 Educator Cohort. Secure early access to the Inquiry Tools Library as we move toward our national database launch.
Are you a District Leader or Foundation head looking for system-wide licensing, the PLC Coaching Dashboard, or our AI Plug-In ecosystem?
Our Services
TeachConnectGlobal
Inquiry tools, membership, workshops, and implementation pathways.
InquireEd Studio
Podcast and educator stories on inquiry, literacy, and learning. [Listen Now]
Work with SAL Consulting
Institutional Partnerships: Secure a seat in our 2026 rollout. Deploy the Birth- grade 12 Inquiry Foundations (IF) Framework, integrate the PLC Coaching Dashboard, and lead your district through the move to disciplinary literacy.
The Design Model
Learn – Build – Partner
This work began in classroom teaching, was strengthened through literacy coaching and collaborative planning, and has been refined across diverse school and teacher learning contexts over two decades. The result is a practical, educator-facing approach to inquiry tool design that supports planning, instruction, and evidence-based student thinking.
Grounded in Validated Practice
- Teaching with Primary Sources work, including Library of Congress–funded projects supporting interdisciplinary inquiry and primary-source learning
- Long-term collaboration with teachers across institutions, supporting inquiry-based design and classroom implementation
- Practice-based research and publications connecting inquiry, literacy, teacher collaboration, and primary sources [View Full List of Peer-Reviewed Publications]
Selected Publication
Critical Disciplinary Literacy in Secondary Content Classrooms (2025) Open Access PDF
Current Focus
Current work centers on validating and refining the Inquiry Tools Library and documenting implementation through case studies, training assets, and educator-facing tools. This work supports broader adoption through districts, higher-education partners, and workforce-aligned initiatives.
Learn more about our partnerships here.
The Digital Infrastructure
Scaling research-validated inquiry through secure, modular, and data-driven systems.
AI Literacy Plug-Ins
15+ modular “Human-in-the-loop” labs designed to be embedded into existing courses (6-12, Post-secondary, and Professional).
Flagship Modules:
- AI Draft → Verify → Revise (The foundational literacy move)
- Prompt to Workflow (The procedural/logic move)
- AI Research Synthesis (The high-rigor/graduate move)
- Human-in-the-Loop Decision Making (The ethics/leadership move)
- Inquiry Questions (AI-Supported) (The core pedagogical move)
- Data Literacy for Decision-Making (The workforce/STEM move)
+ 10 Additional Specialist Modules: Including Portfolio-Ready Evidence, Evaluating Digital Claims, and Action Research Planning. Our full catalog is currently being mapped into our 2026 Searchable Database.
Master Classroom SOP
A delivery model ensuring institutional governance and safety. We utilize a robust Standard Operating Procedure to duplicate vetted instructional environments directly into institutional ecosystems, ensuring pedagogical integrity and data governance.
PLC Coaching Dashboard
Data-driven infrastructure for tracking implementation and artifact-based growth. System-level infrastructure that supports implementation and continuous improvement. The dashboard tracks artifact-based evidence of student thinking and provides real-time insights for instructional coaches and program leads.
The Roadmap to Scale
- 2025: Systemic Validation & Alpha Testing
- 2026: Productization & Partnership Expansion
- 2027: National & International Infrastructure Integration
Meet The Team
Dr. Salika Lawrence
Founder and CEO
Zoe Knight
Communications Specialist
The Implementation Team
Our consultants are expert practitioners and scholars who bridge the gap between research and real-world classroom practice. They lead the co-design, testing, and systemic implementation of the Inquiry Tools Library, ensuring that every tool is validated across diverse K-12 and post-secondary environments. Our team’s work is grounded in extensive research. Explore our published frameworks and handbooks on our Publications Page.
Chiyedza Small
STEM Teacher Development | Genomic Literacy | Mentorship Architecture | Biology Curriculum Design
Marisa Castronova
NGSS Inquiry Specialist | Science Program Design | Grant Implementation | Evidence-Based Instruction
Tiffany Jefferson-Labissiere
Instructional Coaching | EdTech Integration | Literacy Innovation | Professional Learning Design
Jonathan Ryan Davis
Inclusive Pedagogy | Classroom Management | Culturally Responsive Scholarship | Teacher Preparation
Strategic Advisory Council
Our Strategic Advisory Council provides cross-sector expertise—spanning technology, finance, policy, and organizational strategy—to support the transition of the Inquiry Tools Library from proven practice to national scale. These leaders provide the professional guardrails and strategic insights required to ensure our instructional frameworks are supported by secure infrastructure and operational rigor.
Adriana Herrera
Strategic Growth | FinTech Innovation | Digital Platform Scaling | Operational Transformation
Alexandra McGlashan
School & Clinical Psychology | K-12 Mental Health | Culturally Competent Care | Educational Consultation
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