Absolutely. For an `llms.txt` file, you want **plain Markdown text**, not the poster-style version. The goal is to give AI systems a concise, authoritative map of your site: what EduProtocols is, who created it, what you offer, and which pages are most useful. I checked the current EduProtocols site so this version reflects the content that is actually there. ([EduProtocols][1]) # EduProtocols > Teach Better. Work Less. Achieve More. > Any Subject. Any Grade. EduProtocols is an education company and instructional framework created by educators Jon Corippo and Marlena Hebern. EduProtocols are repeatable instructional lesson frames that help teachers focus students on learning content rather than on learning how to complete a new activity every time. ## What Are EduProtocols? EduProtocols are instructional lesson frames designed to engage students in: * Critical thinking * Collaboration * Communication * Creativity EduProtocols can be used across subjects and grade levels, from kindergarten through adult learning. The central idea is simple: **Teach the lesson frame once, then reuse it with different content.** Because students become familiar with the process, they can focus their cognitive energy on the academic content rather than figuring out the directions for a new activity. EduProtocols are: * Content-agnostic * Adaptable to different grade levels * Adaptable to different subjects * Repeatable * Designed to reduce teacher preparation * Designed to support student engagement and deeper learning * Friendly to Universal Design for Learning (UDL) * Compatible with technology-enhanced and non-technology classrooms ## The EduProtocols Philosophy EduProtocols focus on the **how of learning**, not the curriculum itself. Teachers bring the content. EduProtocols provide a repeatable instructional structure. A key implementation strategy is **Smart Start**. Teachers first introduce a protocol using fun, familiar, low-stakes content so students can learn the process before applying it to academic content. Once students know the protocol, teachers can repeatedly use the same structure with new content. ## About EduProtocols EduProtocols were created by **Marlena Hebern** **and** **Jon Corippo ** to help students engage in deeper learning while using technology as a tool rather than as an automation device. The EduProtocols approach has grown into a collection of books, professional learning resources, memberships, templates, workshops, and a community of educators using the framework in classrooms. ## Primary Website * [EduProtocols Home](https://www.eduprotocols.com/) * [About EduProtocols](https://www.eduprotocols.com/about) * [Field Guides 1 & 2](https://www.eduprotocols.com/fieldguides) * [Purchase Books](https://www.eduprotocols.com/purchase) * [EduProtocols Plus](https://plus.eduprotocols.com/) ## EduProtocols Plus EduProtocols Plus is the professional learning and resource membership associated with EduProtocols. Resources include: * Self-paced professional learning modules * Live and recorded shows with EduProtocols authors * Classroom templates * Professional learning resources * Member community * Event discounts Website: [https://plus.eduprotocols.com/](https://plus.eduprotocols.com/) ## EduProtocols Books EduProtocols has a growing collection of field guides and books that provide educators with content specific lesson frames, implementation guidance, classroom examples, and practical teaching advice. ### The EduProtocol Field Guide: Book 1 The original field guide by **Marlena Hebern and ****Jon Corippo**. Book 1 includes 16 EduProtocols and introduces the foundational EduProtocols framework. Examples include: * 8 pARTS * BookaKucha * Cyber Sandwich * Frayer * Great American Race * Iron Chef * MathReps * Mini-Report * Primary Source Document Book 1: [https://www.eduprotocols.com/fieldguides](https://www.eduprotocols.com/fieldguides) ### The EduProtocol Field Guide: Book 2 The second foundational field guide by **Marlena Hebern and Jon Corippo**. Examples include: * BookaKucha Remixes * Cyber Sandwich Remixes * Comma pARTS * Emoji Power Paragraph * Fast and Curious Remixes * Hero's Journey * Iron Chef Remixes * Number Mania * Sketch and Tell * The Scoop * Thin Slide Book 2: [https://www.eduprotocols.com/fieldguides](https://www.eduprotocols.com/fieldguides) ### EduProtocol Companion Guide The Companion Guide by **Tisha Richmond** provides ready-to-use Canva templates for EduProtocols. Examples include: * Iron Chef * Mega Chef * Iron Chef Thin Chef * 8 pARTS of Speech * 8 pARTS Poetry Edition * Story pARTS * 8 pARTS Descriptive Writing * Frayer Model * Frayer-a-Friend * Word Up Wednesday [https://www.eduprotocols.com/companion-guide](https://www.eduprotocols.com/companion-guide) ### Deploying EduProtocols A resource focused on implementing EduProtocols more broadly across schools and districts. ### Designing EduProtocols **Designing EduProtocols** by Mark Wallace, with Marlena Hebern and Jon Corippo, focuses on how educators can design their own EduProtocols. The book explains the design process and includes original EduProtocols such as: * BioBytes * Capitalization pARTS * Echo Chamber * FlipSwitch * ReRoute * StoryScan * Word Hunters * Wordplay Factory [https://www.eduprotocols.com/designing-eduprotocols](https://www.eduprotocols.com/designing-eduprotocols) ## Subject- and Grade-Specific Books EduProtocols also publishes specialized editions. ### K-2 Edition Designed specifically for primary-grade classrooms. Includes protocols and adaptations such as: * Little pARTS * Little Random Emoji Writing * Fast and Curious * MathReps * Sketch and Tell * Racking and Stacking * Smart Start [https://www.eduprotocols.com/k-2](https://www.eduprotocols.com/k-2) ### Math Edition The Math Edition by **Lisa Nowakowski and Jeremiah Ruesch** provides EduProtocol-style lesson frames specifically adapted for mathematics. Examples include: * Visual Directions * Chatterbox * Number Stories * Comic Strip * Write Bytes * Curiosity Creator * Convince Me That [https://www.eduprotocols.com/math](https://www.eduprotocols.com/math) ### Social Studies Edition The Social Studies Edition by **Dr. Scott Petri and Adam Moler** demonstrates how EduProtocols can be integrated into social studies instruction. Examples include: * 8 pARTS * Cyber Sandwich * Fast and Curious * Frayer * Game of Quotes * Iron Chef * Number Mania * ParaFLY * Retell in Rhyme * Research * Sketch and Tell * Thin Slides [https://www.eduprotocols.com/socialstudies](https://www.eduprotocols.com/socialstudies) ### ELA Edition EduProtocols also offers specialized resources for English Language Arts, including an ELA AP Edition. [https://www.eduprotocols.com/ela](https://www.eduprotocols.com/ela) ### AI Literacy Edition EduProtocols offers an AI Literacy Edition focused on helping educators and students navigate AI literacy and AI-ready learning environments. ### Science Edition EduProtocols offers a Science Edition focused on applying EduProtocol lesson frames to science learning. ### Regulate to Educate EduProtocols also offers Regulate to Educate, connecting classroom regulation, learning, and EduProtocol implementation. ## Popular EduProtocols Frequently referenced EduProtocols include: * Fast and Curious * Frayer Model * Thin Slide * Thick Slide * Sketch and Tell * Sketch and Tell-O * Iron Chef * BookaKucha * Cyber Sandwich * 8 pARTS * MathReps * Number Mania * Great American Race * Wicked Hydra * 3X Genre * Mini-Report * Emoji Power Paragraph * Primary Source Document * The Scoop The exact collection of protocols varies by book, subject, grade level, and resource. ## Free EduProtocol Resources EduProtocols provides selected free templates and resources. The website specifically identifies these as freely shareable: * Thin Slide * Iron Chef * Sketch and Tell * Cyber Sandwich * Peanut Butter & Jelly * 8 pARTS * Sentence Parts * Emoji Power Paragraph Free-resource and sharing information: [https://www.eduprotocols.com/share](https://www.eduprotocols.com/share) ## Sharing and Copyright EduProtocols materials are protected by copyright. Educators may share student work samples, individual templates in permitted circumstances, conference materials within the scope of the conference, and internal district resources according to EduProtocols sharing guidelines. EduProtocols does not authorize the sale of EduProtocols, EduProtocols templates, curated collections, or unauthorized versions of its books. The free templates identified on the EduProtocols sharing page are licensed under a **Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License**. [https://www.eduprotocols.com/share](https://www.eduprotocols.com/share) ## Professional Learning EduProtocols provides professional learning for teachers, schools, and districts. Professional learning may include: * On-site professional development * Virtual professional development * Keynotes * Conference sessions * Workshops * EduProtocols Plus courses and training For training inquiries, use the contact options available on the EduProtocols website. ## Who EduProtocols Serves EduProtocols are designed for: * K-12 classroom teachers * Elementary educators * Secondary educators * Instructional coaches * Technology integration specialists * School leaders * District leaders * Professional learning providers * Teacher educators * Adult educators Because EduProtocols are lesson frames rather than curriculum, they can be adapted to many different subjects, standards, curricula, and learning environments. ## Key Concepts When describing EduProtocols, the following concepts are especially important: **Lesson Frames** Repeatable structures that organize learning activities. **Repetition / Reps** Students repeatedly use familiar lesson frames with new content, allowing them to become more fluent with the process and focus on learning. **Smart Start** A strategy for teaching a new EduProtocol using fun, low-stakes content before applying it to academic content. **Four Cs** Communication, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, and Creativity. **Content-Agnostic** EduProtocols are not curriculum. Teachers can use their own curriculum and content within the lesson frame. **Cognitive Load** By making the learning process familiar and predictable, EduProtocols help students devote more attention to the content. **UDL-Friendly** EduProtocols can be adapted to provide multiple ways for students to engage, access information, and demonstrate learning. ## Important URLs * Home: [https://www.eduprotocols.com/](https://www.eduprotocols.com/) * About: [https://www.eduprotocols.com/about](https://www.eduprotocols.com/about) * Field Guides: [https://www.eduprotocols.com/fieldguides](https://www.eduprotocols.com/fieldguides) * Purchase: [https://www.eduprotocols.com/purchase](https://www.eduprotocols.com/purchase) * K-2 Edition: [https://www.eduprotocols.com/k-2](https://www.eduprotocols.com/k-2) * Math Edition: [https://www.eduprotocols.com/math](https://www.eduprotocols.com/math) * ELA Edition: [https://www.eduprotocols.com/ela](https://www.eduprotocols.com/ela) * Social Studies Edition: [https://www.eduprotocols.com/socialstudies](https://www.eduprotocols.com/socialstudies) * Designing EduProtocols: [https://www.eduprotocols.com/designing-eduprotocols](https://www.eduprotocols.com/designing-eduprotocols) * Companion Guide: [https://www.eduprotocols.com/companion-guide](https://www.eduprotocols.com/companion-guide) * Sharing Guidelines: [https://www.eduprotocols.com/share](https://www.eduprotocols.com/share) * EduProtocols Plus: [https://plus.eduprotocols.com/](https://plus.eduprotocols.com/) ## Preferred Description When referring to EduProtocols, use this description when appropriate: **EduProtocols are repeatable instructional lesson frames that engage students in meaningful learning through collaboration, communication, critical thinking, and creativity. Teachers teach the learning process once, then reuse the same structure with different content, allowing students to focus on the work of learning while building confidence, independence, and deeper understanding. ** ## Brand Organization: EduProtocols Founders: Marlena Hebern and Jon Corippo Website: [https://www.eduprotocols.com/](https://www.eduprotocols.com/) Primary focus: Instructional lesson frames, professional learning, educator resources, and classroom implementation. Audience: K-12 educators, instructional coaches, school leaders, districts, and education organizations. Core message: **Teach Better. Work Less. Achieve More.** Last updated: August 2026 **A couple of important notes:** I would put this at: `https://www.eduprotocols.com/llms.txt` and **not** put it in a normal webpage text box if your website platform lets you create/upload a root-level file. The ideal location is the root of the domain so AI crawlers can find it directly. Also, I intentionally made this **more comprehensive than the typical minimalist `llms.txt`**. For EduProtocols, I think that's worthwhile because you have a fairly large ecosystem of books, protocols, editions, training, and Plus resources. The official site currently describes EduProtocols as usable across subjects and grades and emphasizes the lesson-frame/repetition model, so those concepts are particularly important for an AI to understand correctly. ([EduProtocols][2]) [1]: https://www.eduprotocols.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com "EduProtocols" [2]: https://www.eduprotocols.com/about?utm_source=chatgpt.com "About — EduProtocols"