# BetterLesson Learning

> BetterLesson Learning provides K-12 districts with instructional coaching, professional learning, curriculum expertise, and analytics. Launched by CSA Education in August 2026 after an asset acquisition, it draws on BetterLesson’s teacher-founded history dating to 2008.

- **Founded:** 2026
- **Founders:** Alex Grodd (Co-founder and former CEO of the original BetterLesson), Erin Osborn (Co-founder and former COO of the original BetterLesson), Jonathan Hendler (Co-founder and former CTO of the original BetterLesson), Matt Lenard (Original founding team member, identified by Grodd in 2011)
- **Products:** Instructional Coaching, PD Workshops, Learning Walks, BL Lab and Self-Paced Learning, Leader Hub
- **Notable:** Website reports 86,000+ educators reached, 74,000+ coaching sessions, and 9,800+ workshops across the legacy operation., Announced ESSA Level III (Promising Evidence) findings in 2024 from correlational research., Round Rock case study identified $4 million in potential savings and differences of up to 90 daily literacy minutes across elementary campuses.

## Products & services

- **Instructional Coaching** — Personalized virtual 1:1 support matching educators with experienced coaches and using a Try-Measure-Learn cycle.
- **PD Workshops** — In-person and virtual professional learning aligned to district goals and curricula.
- **Learning Walks** — Non-evaluative classroom observations to understand and measure shifts in teaching practice.
- **BL Lab and Self-Paced Learning** — Free teacher-created lesson resources alongside teaching strategies and self-paced learning offerings.
- **Leader Hub** — Tools supporting district leaders in making data-informed professional learning decisions.
- **Integrated Insights** — Scheduling, staffing, resource allocation, and academic pathway analysis drawing on Abl expertise.
- **Abl Insights** — AI-enabled district intelligence announced with the 2026 launch, adding visibility into instructional-material adoption, course access, and opportunity.
- **Curriculum and Instructional Design** — CSA Education and Zia Learning expertise in curriculum development, standards alignment, and implementation support.

## Achievements

- Website reports 86,000+ educators reached, 74,000+ coaching sessions, and 9,800+ workshops across the legacy operation.
- Announced ESSA Level III (Promising Evidence) findings in 2024 from correlational research.
- Round Rock case study identified $4 million in potential savings and differences of up to 90 daily literacy minutes across elementary campuses.

## Latest updates

- **2026-08** — CSA Education announced BetterLesson Learning, with Robin Gonzales as president, after acquiring BetterLesson through a structured asset sale earlier in 2026.
- **2026-08** — Abl Insights introduced in the launch announcement as an AI-enabled analytics platform.
- **2025-10** — Published Round Rock ISD scheduling and resource-allocation case study.
- **2025-06** — Announced PASCO Scientific partnership supporting OpenSciEd implementation.

## Links

- Website: https://betterlesson.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/betterlesson/
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/betterlesson
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHB3MKF-af-3CWsWaxUtcwQ
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betterlesson/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BetterLesson

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Last updated: 2026-10-06