EBD+
Every resource is designed to be read, reflected on, discussed, and applied
EBD+ is the interactive learning experience included with eligible Equity By Design digital products. Learning doesn't end when you finish the last page — it begins when you put new ideas into practice.
EBD+
Included with EBD+
Every eligible EBD digital product is designed to be read, reflected on, discussed, and applied.
The Digital Resource
The book, workbook, planner, toolkit, guide, or course itself — yours to keep, including future revisions.
Hermes Learning Companion
A companion tuned to this resource: guided reflection questions, deeper exploration, and personalized action plans.
Interactive Reflection Guides
Journaling prompts, discussion questions, implementation worksheets, and goal-setting exercises.
Community Discussions
A dedicated Discord space for chapter discussions, peer collaboration, Q&A, and monthly conversations.
Action Challenges
Weekly challenges and 30-day implementation plans that move learning from the page into practice.
Progress Tracking
Chapters completed, reflections finished, challenges met, saved notes, and personal goals in one view.
Related Learning Resources
Hermes recommends the next EBD step — Learn. Be. Do., ULRL, coaching, research, or certification.
Credential OpportunitiesComing soon
Eligible resources will count toward continuing education hours and EBD professional credentials.
The EBD learning ecosystem
One connected journey across every offering
Each book, course, toolkit, planner, and credential contributes to the same ongoing professional growth path.
- 01ReadStart with the book, guide, or toolkit.
- 02Reflect with HermesGuided questions, not quick answers.
- 03Discuss with the communityChapter conversations in Discord.
- 04Apply your learningAction challenges and implementation plans.
- 05Track your progressMilestones, notes, and personal goals.
- 06Earn credentialsHours and pathways — coming soon.
- 07Continue your journeyThe next EBD resource, recommended for you.
Hermes learning companion
Hermes assists. Humans decide.
Every EBD+ resource carries a Hermes companion tuned to that specific content.
- Explain concepts and answer questions about the content
- Generate reflection questions after each chapter or section
- Recommend implementation strategies for your context
- Build personalized action plans and weekly commitments
- Track progress and celebrate milestones
- Connect you with related EBD research, courses, and credentials
Hermes always encourages reflection and action rather than simply providing answers.
Eligible product types
- eBooks
- Workbooks
- Planners
- Journals
- Toolkits
- Guides
- Templates
- Courses
- Lesson plans
- Professional learning resources
- Certification materials
Purchased products always remain accessible to the buyer. Membership adds ongoing value beyond the original purchase.
Membership integration
How membership deepens EBD+
Discord access and Hermes depth scale with your membership tier — Observer, Practitioner, or Catalyst.
- Expanded Hermes capabilities
- Additional Discord communities
- Live discussions and monthly sessions
- Exclusive downloads and bonus workshops
- Early access to new resources
- Professional networking opportunities
- Priority registration for events
Connected learning
Where a resource can lead
- Press Play
- Learn. Be. Do. → ULRL videos → coaching → leadership certification
- Family engagement guides
- FAM+PACT → Family Engagement Certification → related research → professional learning
- H.O.U.S.E.™ and F.O.C.U.S.™ guides
- Frameworks → consulting → institutional certification pathways