A full-service instructional design house specializing in career and technical education for all ages.

ABOUT US

Format fits your needs.

We aim to be your top-tier service provider. Whether it is the whole project or just parts, we are ready to discuss your requirements.

Format fits your style.

We understand your uniqueness and will work to provide a seamless experience for you. Trust us to swiftly adapt to your goals to meet your project's needs.

Format fits your products.

We have over 200 years of combined experience. We have worked on everything from printed textbooks to entire LMS systems.

Format fits your process.

Need a project manager or efficient image archiving? Our professionals ensure an optimal experience for your multilevel product.

Format fits your market.

We adapt to diverse education markets, including early childhood education, K-12, adult education, career and technical education, and on-site training.

Format fits you.

We customize our services to address the unique challenges of your business or organization. We take pride in meeting your distinct requirements.

SERVICES

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Content Development
Craft engaging, age-appropriate content with a partnership between your subject matter experts and the Format team, enhancing existing educational programs and unlocking new possibilities.

Modernization
Embrace the educational evolution with Format's expertise in eLearning, LMS integration, Learning Modules, and Online Testing. Let us seamlessly bring your content into the digital era.

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Embark on a journey of innovation with Format. Collaborate with our experts to craft fresh, immersive instructional materials that captivate and educate.

Photo Research
Navigate the complexities of photo research effortlessly with Format, ensuring budget-friendly, captivating visuals that seamlessly integrate into your content-creation journey.

Art Creation
From image creation and editing to 2-D line art and 3-D rendering, Format's art department brings your vision to life. Need innovative and impressive animation? You can rely on us.

Project Management
With Format's 200+ years of collective experience, we can manage, schedule, and monitor your projects from inception to completion with unparalleled effectiveness and continuity.

Design and Layout
Create or refine content with Format's award-winning instructional design. Our tailored templates and precise layout will compliment and elevate your educational materials.

Editorial Improvement
Elevate your content with Format's suite of editorial services, including writing, copyediting, proofreading, fact-checking, cross-referencing, styling, indexing, and translation.

Organization and Documentation
Efficiently organize, document, and ensure seamless workflows with Format. Trust us for streamlined processes, up-to-the-minute communication, and effective documentation.

SAMPLES

Elementary Printed

A spread from a sample printed book for elementary aged children

Middle/High Printed

A spread from a sample printed book for middle/high school aged teens

Adult Education Printed

A spread from a sample printed book about trades

Adult Education eLearning

An interactive webpage hosting a sample book

CLIENTS

Format provided page production, art design and purchase, photo research, and price negotiation for various college-level biology textbooks published by the American Society for Microbiology (ASM), the “oldest and largest single life science membership organization in the world.”

“When the Carpenters International Training Fund (CITF) wanted to have its training materials professionally published, we looked to Format as a full-service production house. From the beginning, the staff's responses to CITF's needs have been remarkable—fast, flexible, and always with highest consideration for the quality of the product. The Format Group combines enormous experience, technical know-how, and understanding of its customers while working to stick to budgets and schedules in spite of delays along the line. CITF is justly proud of the finished books and Format has good reason to share in that pride.” - President

Format provided page production, art design and purchase, and price negotiation for numerous college-level environmental science textbooks published by Columbia University Press, which “seeks to enhance Columbia University's educational and research mission by publishing outstanding original works by scholars and other intellectuals.”

Format designed assessment worksheets for Discovery Education, which offers standards-based supplementary resources for the K-12 classroom.

Format provided page production, copyediting, and art development for Ed Fi Alliance, an advanced Learning Management System comprised of a common data standard and technology suite developed for use by schools, school districts, and states to help track student performance.

“In working with The Format Group we have been impressed with their communications and 'can-do' attitude. No matter how crazy our schedule, or how difficult the project, they bring a calm assurance to the job—and, most impressive of all, they deliver on time and on budget! They are true professionals; it is always a pleasure to work with them.” - Owner

“I just wanted to thank you for coming in today and being so proactive in helping us find solutions to issues that involve so many people. I appreciate your flexibility, creative ideas, and positive attitude! I'm so happy we can count on you as our vendor to get this difficult project done.” - Production Coordinator

“…my compliments to the writer. It is really a very good manuscript. The style is positively engaging, no mean feat when writing about shoring! Can't give too many kudos to the writer.” - Consultant

Format provided page production, art design and purchase, photo research, and price negotiation for numerous college-level biology and neuroscience textbooks for Sinauer, an imprint of Oxford University Press.

Format provided page production, art design and purchase, photo research, and price negotiation for numerous mathematics textbooks published by Pascal Press, an Australian education company offering mathematics curriculum for grades K-5.

Format provided page production, art design and purchase, photo research, and price negotiation for a culinary arts textbook published by Pearson for the Culinary Institute of America. In addition to the previously mentioned services, we also assisted in writing a keyboarding and computer applications textbook for Pearson Education Inc

Format provided page production, art design and purchase, photo research, and price negotiation for various TEKS standards correlation guides as well as marketing tools for Wiley, a prominent publisher in higher education.