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There’s no real home for curriculum developers and curriculum leaders to learn, grow, and improve their craft, until now.

That’s why we created HQIM Academy: a one-of-a-kind hub for professional learning, career development, and high-impact support tailored specifically for the people behind instructional resources.

Stay current like your career depends on it

Curriculum developers are constantly facing the challenge of staying relevant in a rapidly changing educational landscape and competitive job market. To ensure that the content they create meets the needs of learners, educators, and organizations, they must continuously evolve their skills and knowledge base. To be eligible for pay increases and career advancements, curriculum developers must prove their abilities through the resources they create.

Curriculum developers must also keep up with trends, upskill their writing, and learn about specialized topics like multilingual support and accessibility to do right by students and teachers. The resources that curriculum developers create become the learning experiences of millions of students.

Adapt to Emerging Trends

The world of education and learning technology is in a constant state of flux. New technologies, pedagogical methodologies, and educational tools emerge regularly. To stay relevant, curriculum developers need to learn how to evolve with changes in the educational landscape.

Upskill Writing and Content Creation

The way curriculum content is written plays a significant role in its effectiveness. Curriculum developers need to constantly refine their writing skills to meet the need of the various audiences that engage with instructional materials.

Strong writing skills and an ability to adapt content to different learning environments are essential for creating valuable educational materials.

Aligning with Standards and Frameworks

In 2021, just 51% of English Language Arts materials and 44% of math materials met standards-alignment expectations (Thomas Fordham Institute). Real curriculum developers produced those materials, impacting millions of learners.

Developers need to learn how to properly align content with a variety of state standards and frameworks. Educational standards are frequently updated, and curriculum developers need to ensure their materials are always in line with the latest guidelines, whether they are national, state, or industry-specific standards.

Specialized Topics

Curriculum developers must design learning materials that are accessible to diverse audiences, including learners with different languages and abilities. Specializing in these areas is becoming increasingly important for the following reasons:

  • Multilingual support: As the world becomes more globalized, curriculum needs to be adaptable to various languages and cultural contexts. Curriculum developers need to understand how to localize content, create language-specific versions, and make sure materials are inclusive of diverse linguistic groups.

  • Accessibility: Designing for learners with disabilities is not just a regulatory requirement but a moral one. 

Understanding these specialized topics allows curriculum developers to reach a broader range of learners and create inclusive, equitable learning experiences for everyone.

Stay Ahead with Continuing Education

Curriculum development is a lifelong learning process. As the field evolves, so must the skills of those who work within it. Curriculum developers have a responsibility to:

  • Attend professional development opportunities: Workshops, online courses, conferences, and webinars provide valuable learning and networking opportunities.

  • Engage in peer feedback and collaboration: Exchanging ideas with fellow developers can bring new insights and innovative solutions to common challenges.

  • Read up on industry research: Staying informed about the latest research, trends, and case studies helps improve the quality of resources in development.

HQIM Academy provides professional development, collaboration opportunities, and information on best practices and new issues within curriculum development.

Invest in Your Growth Without Paying Out of Pocket

If you're working in curriculum development, content creation, or instructional design, especially within education nonprofits, edtech companies, or publishers, you may have access to a professional development allowance through your employer.

Many organizations provide an annual PD budget to support ongoing learning, especially when it aligns with your core responsibilities or contributes to the quality of your work.

HQIM Academy’s courses are designed specifically for professionals like you: those shaping the instructional materials and systems that educators rely on.

Whether you're writing content, designing learning experiences, or managing product alignment to standards, our offerings provide relevant, field-specific learning you can apply right away.

We encourage you to:

  • Check your organization’s employee handbook or ask your manager about PD reimbursement

  • Share how the course supports your work on HQIM-aligned products or instructional content

  • Reach out to us if you need documentation to support your request

Many of our learners in the field have successfully enrolled using employer-sponsored PD funds. It’s a smart way to grow your expertise without dipping into your own wallet.

Contact us at: [email protected] if you need course descriptions, learning objectives, or reimbursement form support.

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