We strive for excellence in teaching and maximize learning endeavors. We believe in the right of all students to excel in their post-secondary academic endeavors. It is our mission in Integrated Reading and Writing to help students overcome educational barriers that would hinder their personal and academic success.

We create a learning environment in which faculty employ evidenced-based practices in the field of developmental education, promote individual initiative, honor diversity, empower independent learning, and encourage intellectual risk-taking.

As Integrated Reading and Writing educators, we use teaching strategies emphasizing active learning, problem-solving, and critical thinking, while we model lifelong commitment to learning.

The New 0420/Humanities 1301 (Great Questions) Pilot Coreq implemented in Fall 21.

The corequisite targets students who place in the lower level strand on the INRW TSI Placement Chart. An entire ecosystem is built around these students to support their academic and nonacademic needs. What another amazing opportunity to accelerate and prepare students for their college gateway courses. 

House Bill 5 College Preparatory English Language Arts (For Seniors) Program.

INRW/CLS partners with districts to provide assistance with their college preparatory programs to support student college readiness. Our role is providing professional development and training support and an alternate exit exam that determines student college readiness. 

House Bill 2233

Corequisites is the catalyst for developing and implementing corequisite model courses.  100% of INRW exist level courses are corequisites and INRW has expanded the number of corequisites offered. The corequisite model allows underprepared students to concurrently enroll in an entry level college course and a developmental education course that supports successful completion of the college course.