A core curriculum should be grounded in evidence. We think out-of-school-time curriculums should too.
Scholar Zone Powered by BellXcel | Grades K–8
Proven Outcomes for Out-of-School Time
Scholar Zone Powered by BellXcel is an out-of-school-time curriculum proven to raise outcomes in ELA and math. Available for extended day, summer, or both!
Scholar Zone Powered by BellXcel | Grades K–8
Proven Out-of-School Time Outcomes
Scholar Zone Powered by BellXcel is an out-of-school-time curriculum proven to raise outcomes in ELA and math. Available for extended day, summer, or both!
Quality Outcomes Matter
Tier 1 Evidence
Tier 1: BellXcel’s evidence-base meets the highest tiers of ESSA
Measurable Achievement
+2 months literacy gain
+2.5 months math gain
Glowing Reviews
93% of scholars enjoyed the program
94% of families were highly satisfied
91% of staff would recommend the program to families
"My son started reading all the signs as he saw them in the street, he couldn’t do that before. He is definitely more confident in reading and writing."
Think Outside the School Day
Evidence shows that kids in high-quality out-of-school-time programs experience increased academic growth and progress. Let us show you why Scholar Zone Powered by BellXcel is one of the most effective ways to deliver those outcomes.
Easy to Use
With scripted lesson plans and a highly structured scope and sequence, Scholar Zone is an easy-to-implement curriculum with hard-to-beat results.
Proven to Work
Rigorous internal and third-party evaluations prove that Scholar Zone delivers positive, consistent impact for youth, families, and educators.
Highly Engaging
Exciting Scholastic books, texts, and activities ensure your scholars are in the zone during out-of-school-time learning.
Summer or Extended Day. You Decide.
Whether you need to deliver high-quality instruction before school, after school, or over the summer, Scholar Zone has you covered. With separate curriculums for reading/writing and math, you can choose exactly what you need to meet your program goals.
Scholar Zone Summer
Four to eight weeks of high-quality instruction. 90 minutes per subject per day.
Scholar Zone Extended Learning
Eight weeks, or 48 sessions, of daily instruction for before- or after-school programs.
See the Research
Explore the results of Scholar Zone in randomized controlled trials, third-party evaluations, and rigorous internal studies.
BellXcel Evidence Summary
An evaluation and rigorous review of research by internal and external third parties.
Explore the Program
Scholar Zone Powered by BellXcel is your all-in-one out-of-school-time curriculum. It brings together all the tools you need to run a successful program, including online program management and a print curriculum that focuses on reading/writing, math, or both.
Daily Instruction
Ready-made, standards-aligned lessons walk teachers through whole-group, small-group, and independent/partner work each day.
Teacher Resources
A scope and sequence, Science of Reading alignments, planning and pacing guide, and comprehensive teacher's guides ensure program fidelity.
Books and Materials
A wealth of engaging fiction and nonfiction books, magazine articles, and activities support instruction and learning.
Program Management
Get analytics and reporting, communicate with families, and reference all your digital resources with Arly, BellXcel's program management solution.
Professional Learning
Asynchronous self-paced professional learning modules improve teachers' proficiency to deliver high-quality instruction.
Summer Reading & Writing
Build literacy skills this summer with a proven curriculum grounded in the Science of Reading.
Summer Math
Aligned to core concepts, Scholar Zone Summer Math develops metacognition and mathematical thinking through engaging activities and lessons.
Extended Reading and Math Curricula
Extend learning after school with easy-to-implement reading and math curricula designed to excite learners.
