How CARL Works
Choose how you want to build
Start from scratch, upload what you already have, remix from the library, or plan through conversation.
Choose your starting point, then shape the lesson in CARL’s guided planning flow.
Learn the planning workflow
Upload a PDF, Word doc, or your own notes. CARL structures and enhances what you already have.
Browse Canadian-aligned lessons, hit Remix, and adapt the plan for your own classroom.
Describe your lesson in plain language. CARL asks the right questions and hands it to the generator.
Complete Teaching Package
Plan, teach, and assess in one workflow
“A one-stop shop for your curricular needs.” — Kristy, Beta User
Plan
Lesson & Unit Plan WizardTell CARL your topic, goals, and class needs
Curriculum AlignmentBC, Alberta, Ontario, and Universal planning modes
Editable Teaching MaterialsSlides, resources, companions, and supports you can revise
Teacher in Full ControlThe lesson is always yours to review, edit, and decide
Teach
Engagement HooksConnect topics to student experience and curiosity
Gradual Release Built InI Do, We Do, You Do scaffolding built into the plan
Collaborative ActivitiesThink-Pair-Share, Jigsaw, discussion prompts, and more
Inclusive by DesignUDL, equity, SEL, and optional IVI supports
Assess
Formative ChecksExit slips, CER, thumbs up/down, and checkpoint ideas
Worksheets & ActivitiesGrade-appropriate components and classroom resources
Differentiated PathwaysSupports for grade bands, ELL levels, and learner needs
Reflect & Revise ToolsStudent reflection, teacher notes, and revision supports
Components are curriculum-aligned and ready to use, customize, or remix.
Explore all features
Inside CARL
Welcome to your CARL workspace
Your personalized hub for creating, organizing, and sharing inclusive lessons.
Live edit & customize
Add differentiated components
Share with colleagues
Beta Teacher Feedback
What teachers are saying
Early feedback from Canadian beta teachers.
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A one-stop shop for your curricular needs.
Having a resource of great lessons saves reinventing the wheel.
A great platform to help complete some half-baked ideas, or find ways your ideas can connect to the curriculum.
The blocks make it easily readable and quick for the 30 seconds you have while everyone comes to the carpet before you teach.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions from educators about using CARL
Start by setting up your default curriculum in Settings so every lesson auto-aligns to your province. Then read the Essential Tour, it walks you through the editor and key features in 5 minutes.
Yes. Everything CARL generates is a starting point, not a final product. You can edit text, adjust timing, revise sections, add or remove materials, and keep full control over what is used. See Lesson Editing Made Easy.
Yes. CARL supports French and Spanish generation across immersion modes, including full immersion, student-facing materials only, or partial language integration. Learn more in Learn & Support.
Once your lesson is finalized, open the Components & Resources area, browse components, preview the material, and add what fits. CARL fills supported components with lesson-aligned content. See Adding Components & Facilitator Guides.
Yes. Public lessons can be found by other teachers, and they can remix lessons for their own classroom without changing your original. Teachers can also contribute activities, assessments, and resources where supported. Visit Learn & Support for publishing and remixing guides.
Build lessons that reach every learner.
Inclusive by design. Curriculum-aligned. Fully yours to edit.
