Vertical Planning Tool

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See how skills and standards build across grade levels. Great for curriculum teams, department planning, and understanding where your students are headed.

Vertical Planning is a Pro feature

Get unlimited access to all 24+ tools — lesson plans, IEP goals, unit planning, report cards, and more.

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24+

AI tools included

/mo after trial

Free for 7 days, then $7/mo — cancel with one click any time

How to Plan Lessons for a Multi-Grade Classroom →Common Core Standards: A Practical Teacher Guide →Cross-Curricular Lesson Planning: Connecting Subjects Meaningfully →Backwards Design: How to Plan Lessons That Start with the End →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is vertical planning?▾

Vertical planning maps how a skill or standard progresses across grade levels — showing what students learn at each grade and how it builds on the previous year.

Who uses this?▾

Curriculum coordinators, department chairs, grade-level teams, and individual teachers who want to understand the full trajectory of what they're teaching.

What grade ranges work?▾

Any range — K-2, 3rd-5th, 6th-8th, 9th-12th, or even K-12 for a full picture.

Is this free?▾

Yes. Free users get 15 generations per month.