Recent Communications

Meet the CSA Team: Emily Baier

August 27, 2021

Interviewer: What is your name? Emily: Emily Baier  Interviewer: What is your position at CSA? Emily: Senior Math Editor Interviewer: How did you become a part of CSA? Emily: I started freelance writing on various math projects for CSA. When this position became available, I applied immediately because I loved working with the people at […]

Meet the CSA Team: Liz Howe

August 12, 2021

Interviewer: What is your name? Liz: Liz Howe Interviewer: What is your position at CSA? Liz: Alignment Manager Interviewer: What does that position entail? Liz: That’s a really good question. I receive requests from educational publishing companies to have their programs/curriculum aligned with educational standards. Sometimes, I will perform the alignment myself. But the majority […]

Meet the CSA Team: Teresa Roberts

July 30, 2021

Interviewer: What is your name? Teresa: Teresa Roberts Interviewer: What is your position at CSA? Teresa:  Senior Director, Alignment Services Interviewer: What does that position entail? Teresa: I oversee the Alignment Services department, which means making sure that our fantastic Alignment Managers have all the tools they need to follow through on projects for a […]

Meet the CSA Team: Lisa Panka

July 16, 2021

Interviewer: What is your name? Lisa: Lisa Panka Interviewer: What is your position at CSA? Lisa:  Senior Director, Curriculum Development Interviewer: What does that position entail? Lisa: My position entails working with our clients and our curriculum team to plan and execute a variety of projects.  Interviewer: How did you become a part of CSA? […]

Meet the CSA Team: Eric Placek

June 30, 2021

Interviewer: What is your name? Eric: Eric Placek Interviewer: What is your position at CSA? Eric: Alignment Manager, Humanities Interviewer: What does that position entail? Eric: I receive alignment requests from educational publishing companies and fulfill those requests by explaining the project to a correlator, who will align the requested program and educational standards. In […]

Meet the CSA Team: Jen Gavigan

June 18, 2021

Interviewer: What is your name? Jen: Jen Gavigan Interviewer: What is your position at CSA? Jen: Associate Director of Editorial Services Interviewer: What does that position entail? Jen: This is a new position at CSA in which I will build and manage the team responsible for any editorial services that a project would need. This includes copyediting, proofreading, indexing, fact-checking, accuracy […]

Meet the CSA Team: Rachel Schollmeier

May 28, 2021

Interviewer: What is your name? Rachel: Rachel Schollmeier Interviewer: What is your position at CSA? Rachel: I am an Assistant Editor. Interviewer: What does that position entail? Rachel: Basically, I do editing, copyediting, proofreading, and fact-checking. I also handle some administrative tasks like receiving invoices, getting employees set up with the computer programs they need, […]

Meet the CSA Team: Andrea Woudenberg-Harvey

May 14, 2021

Interviewer: What is your name? Andrea: Andrea Woudenberg-Harvey Interviewer: What is your position at CSA Education? Andrea: Senior Editor Interviewer: What does that position entail? Andrea: I oversee projects, create and edit materials, manage freelance writers and editors, and liaise with clients. My job is to solve problems for both my clients and my freelancers! […]

Meet the CSA Team: Brian Kozlowski

April 30, 2021

Interviewer: What is your name? Interviewee: Brian Kozlowski Interviewer: What is your position at CSA Education? Interviewee: Director of Operations Interviewer: What does that position entail? Interviewee: The simplest way to describe the role is to say I am a “behind-the-scenes” part of the CSA team.  I’m involved in a little bit of everything from managing/monitoring systems, procedures, and internal projects […]

Meet the CSA Team: Ingrid Benson

April 16, 2021

Interviewer: What is your name? Interviewee: Ingrid Benson Interviewer: What is your position at CSA? Interviewee: Senior Director, Strategy and Business Development Interviewer: What does that position entail? Interviewee: I work with our clients and the various CSA teams to learn about, estimate, and kick off projects. I also promote CSA’s services to help our clients match up their project needs […]

Accessibility in Educational Design

March 31, 2021

When companies ask CSA Education to create online materials, we design them with accessibility for all learners in mind. From the very beginning, we bring that knowledge to the table, making sure our clients’ programs leave no one out. Accessibility in this sense is the consideration of different learning styles as well as the physical […]

Meet the CSA Team: Pam Garner

March 29, 2021

Interviewer: What is your name? Interviewee:  Pam Garner Interviewer: What is your position at CSA Education? Interviewee: Executive Director Interviewer: What does that position entail? Interviewee: I have my nose in just about everything at CSA. I help with business development. I help with determining growth and where the growth should be. I also oversee the math department and played […]

STEAM Education Creates Synergy

March 19, 2021

March 19, 2021 By teaching in-demand skills that prepare students for their future careers, publishers and developers are seeing an ever-growing demand in STEAM curriculum. STEAM education not only encourages project-based learning across five disciplines, it fosters an inclusive learning environment where students engage and contribute to help each other learn. According to the U.S. […]

Meet the CSA Team: Peter D. Reid

Interviewer: What is your name? Interviewee: Peter D. Reid  Interviewer: What is your position at CSA? Interviewee: Director of Design and Digital Interviewer: What does that position entail? Interviewee: My main role at CSA Education is to shape the department for art, design, and production to bring superior design experience to educational products, whether they […]

Learning Outdoors with CSA

February 26, 2021

February 26, 2021 Outdoor education programs can take place anywhere, at any grade level, and in all educational settings. By building a positive association between what is learned in a classroom and outdoors, educators can create classroom communities that immerse students in science and lead them to a deeper understanding of the materials. Students remember […]

Meet the CSA Team: Laura Cunningham

February 19, 2021

Interviewer: What is your name? Laura: Laura Cunningham. Interviewer: What is your position at CSA? Laura: I am the Associate Director of Science. Interviewer: What does that position entail? Laura: I work with people to create science content. I also work with clients to understand their needs and with different types of experts in science […]

Successful Pre-K Curricula Emphasize Play over Academics

February 18, 2021

February 18, 2021 Preschool is often a child’s first experience in a school environment. These programs provide support for working parents while carefully introducing children to the school experience. With more cities and states designating additional funding for preschool curricula, publishers understand the importance of creating programs that strike a balance between basic academic skills […]

CSA Education Welcomes Karen Veit

January 15, 2021

CSA Education offers a huge welcome to the newest member of our team, Karen Veit! With over twenty-three years of experience in education as a math teacher and curriculum developer, Karen joins us in a new role as Associate Director, Math and Instructional Design. Known for her proficiency in resource forecasting, project planning, and product […]

Repurposing for Digital Delivery

January 15, 2021 With more focus being placed on online learning, many educational companies are trying to find ways to make their programs accessible digitally. They already have quality print curricula and are seeking to repurpose those materials for digital delivery. However, educational companies are finding that the shift from print to digital is not […]

CSA Education Makes Online Learning Engaging

December 30, 2020

December 30, 2020 Online learning has become a necessity, and there is an increasing demand for web-based curriculum. Your programs bring essential academics into students’ homes, but online lessons are challenging for those unfamiliar with the territory. Parents and guardians may find programs difficult to navigate, and teachers are struggling to keep students invested in […]

CSA Education Welcomes Angelique Chavez

December 16, 2020

CSA Education is delighted to announce that Angelique Chavez has joined our team! Angel will step into the role of Director of Project Management and work with our Alignment Services and Curriculum Development departments to keep our projects on track and up to our high quality standard. Previously, Angel held the roles of Art Manager […]

Phonics Instruction Is the Key to Reading Success

December 15, 2020

December 15, 2020 In the world of academics, the trendiness of phonics comes and goes. Though the practice of connecting letters and sounds is the basic foundation of reading, its importance is often overlooked. Earlier this year, a New York Times article called for more emphasis on teaching phonics, claiming that “only a third of American students […]

Guided Readers

November 30, 2020

November 30, 2020 Individual students will always learn to read at their own pace. Some learn quickly but can’t find books to hold their interest, while others find themselves struggling with simple sentences. For reasons such as these, guided reading programs and leveled readers have become essential in building fluency and critical reading skills. It is […]

Differentiated Learning Makes for an Effective Curriculum

November 16, 2020

November 16, 2020 Over the last few months, a spotlight has fallen on a unique factor in education. While traditional schooling might have presented distractions, learning from home has helped some students thrive! More teachers and parents are seeing how differentiated learning plays a role in student success. While some kids prosper at school and […]

Digital Learning

October 30, 2020

October 30, 2020 Your digital lessons have become an essential part of education. Right now, more students are reaching for laptops than they are for textbooks. In attempting to provide additional interactive elements beyond flipping a page, more publishers are exploring engaging and memorable ways to enhance their programs. Gamification keeps students invested in lessons […]

Short-Form Instructional Videos

October 13, 2020

October 13, 2020 With the rise of virtual learning opportunities, how do educational publishers create materials that focus on engagement but also avoid the pitfalls of too much screen time? Getting the lesson across in a comprehensive and concise manner is the primary goal, but it really sinks in when students get involved. That’s where […]

CSA Welcomes Peter Reid

October 5, 2020

October 5, 2020 CSA Education is thrilled to announce that Peter Reid has joined our team as Director of Design and Digital. Peter will work with our senior staff to ensure and maintain our company’s high-quality work in the design and production space. Starting his career in 1985, Peter served in various leadership roles in design […]

CSA Education Knows Alignment

September 22, 2020

September 22, 2020 Accuracy in aligning curriculum is critical to meeting the most important standards set by states and the federal government. Whether it’s addressing a state’s new standards or designing rubrics for the Next Generation Science Standards, CSA Education is familiar and comfortable with every alignment project a publisher might need. Along with increased accuracy […]

CSA Can Develop Your PD Materials

September 15, 2020

September 15, 2020 We know that teachers are faced with many challenges for the 2020–2021 school year. Some are teaching in person, others are teaching online, and many are teaching using a hybrid model. Many parents are teaching their children at home, and they need support as well. Education companies are stepping up to provide […]

Universal Design for Learning

August 31, 2020

August 31, 2020 Over the past few years, publishers and developers have worked to make their curricula more accessible to students by offering a variety of learning experiences. While the one-size-fits-all program continues to be the most popular, teachers and parents are beginning to adapt their lessons to the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) to […]

Art Buying Services

August 14, 2020

August 14, 2020 Art that is not clearly relevant to the content can distract students from learning. Our Art Buying team at CSA Education makes certain that the content demands are thoroughly understood by using an integrated workflow with the editorial team. Our teams work closely to ensure that specs are clearly written and that […]

CSA Math Digital Sample

August 13, 2020

In our math sample, students are presented with a real-world problem to solve while learning about volume.

English Language Learners

July 13, 2020

July 15, 2020 Effective communication is the essential gateway to learning, and your ELD programs provide the foundation each child deserves. The rising number of English language learners in the United States foreshadows a greater demand for this kind of curriculum. However, most teachers have little to no training in effective methods for teaching English […]

CSA has the experience with integrating SEL into established curriculums

June 16, 2020

More teachers and parents are realizing the importance of integrating social and emotional learning into curricula. A student’s emotional wellness is crucial for his or her success academically and in life.

Statement on Racial Injustice

June 3, 2020

CSA Education’s statement on racial injustice from our CEO.

In our science sample, students are presented with real-life problems that require their investigation

May 14, 2020

Throughout the digital learning experience, second-grade students use inquiry to explore what happens to coastlines when water levels rise.

In our social studies sample, students use interactive exercises to respond to questions based on a text selection

May 13, 2020

In our social studies sample, students read the selection “Industry and Society in the Progressive Era” and use the interactive lesson to respond to questions and writing prompts based on the reading.

Our ELA sample introduces students to the concept of themes within stories

May 12, 2020

In our ELA sample, we introduce students to the concept of themes within stories, encouraging them to use their critical thinking skills to consider character motivations and the deeper messages behind the words on the page.

CSA Creative Welcomes Pam Garner

April 9, 2020

CSA Creative is excited to announce that Pam Garner has joined CSA as Executive Director.

CSA can help during COVID-19

May 28, 2020

CSA has all the tools we need to keep projects moving or to help plan for new projects. During this time of uncertainty, you need a trusted partner more than ever.

CSA Creative Welcomes Ingrid Benson

April 6, 2020

CSA Creative is honored to welcome Ingrid Benson to our team as Senior Director of Strategy and Business Development.