Books, ready-to-use design templates, and expert consulting — built by a practitioner with 20 years in the field. Find what you need and put it to work.
Silver Calico was founded by Dorea Hardy, Ed.D., with over 20 years of experience in instructional design, higher education, and workforce development. The work here bridges academic rigor with practical tools you can actually use — whether you're building your first course or scaling a training program for your organization.
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Get the Instructional Design Starter Kit — 11 ready-to-use templates built on proven frameworks. Skip the blank page and start designing with confidence from day one.
Get the Starter Kit →Need curriculum development, L&D strategy, or training design support? Bring in an expert. Dorea Hardy, Ed.D., works with organizations to design learning that actually delivers outcomes.
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Visit the Shop →Good instructional design doesn't just transfer information. It changes what people can do.