ELBY is Learning Beyond Paper’s built-in virtual instructional coach, designed to support teachers in real time.
ELBY is designed to support real teaching moments—not overwhelm educators with extra information. Every feature is built to help teachers feel confident, prepared, and supported throughout the day.
We know that sometimes lesson plans call for materials you don’t have on hand—but that doesn’t mean you have to change your plans! Did you know that ELBY can help you quickly swap out materials with easy alternatives?
Keeping parents engaged in their child’s learning is easier with ELBY! Whether it’s sharing activities, lesson updates, or providing at-home learning ideas, ELBY helps you connect with families effortlessly.
ELBY assists teachers in identifying which domains and skills are addressed by the assessments being implemented and supports them in adapting lessons to meet the needs of the children being assessed.
Type your question in any language, and ELBY responds right back in that same language. Whether you’re planning lessons or connecting with multilingual families, ELBY helps you do it seamlessly—no extra steps or translations needed.
Just ask ELBY: “How does this activity align with CLASS®?”
You’ll get clear, practical suggestions for:
ELBY can modify activities for children with special needs. Just tap on ELBY and click “What are some ways to modify this activity to support children with special needs,” and tell ELBY about the child’s specific needs.
ELBY will highlight key skills—like social-emotional growth, fine motor coordination, or early language development—based on what children are doing.
ELBY will instantly show how the lesson connects to state quality initiatives, developmentally appropriate practices, and accreditation benchmarks—so you can stay aligned and confident.
We are committed to continuous improvement—listening to educators, expanding curriculum offerings, and evolving our platform to meet the changing needs of early learning programs.
As classrooms grow and challenges evolve, our goal remains the same: support teachers, strengthen learning experiences, and help children build a strong foundation for the future