For Educators
Create better instructional resources and advance your career
Let HQIM Academy give you the skills and support to stop surviving and start leading in your instructional practice.
Join our free webinar to hear inspiring stories from former teachers who transitioned to new careers. Learn about transferable skills, opportunities, and get your questions answered live!
Learn the essentials of writing curriculum. This mini-course covers topics related to inclusive language, clarity of writing, peer reviews, and more.
Develop high-quality curriculum for diverse audiences with practical tools and best practices. Build a portfolio and kickstart your career in curriculum development.
You became a teacher to make an impact, not to spend hours digging through Google, Pinterest, or Teachers Pay Teachers trying to piece together materials that might work.
But here's the reality:
On average, you're losing 7+ hours every week trying to find or build quality instructional materials (RAND, 2023). That’s nearly 30 hours a month—time you could spend actually teaching, planning, or just breathing.
HQIM Academy teaches you how to create and customize high-quality materials faster through proven, practical frameworks. Our templates, checklists, and design strategies save you time without sacrificing quality.
72% of teachers regularly modify curriculum, but only 22% feel confident doing it in a way that aligns with standards (RAND, 2023).
With HQIM Academy, you’ll gain clear, step-by-step training in adapting materials to meet standards and your students’ needs. We give you the skills (and confidence) to make your curriculum truly work for your classroom.
Only 1 in 5 teachers actually use high-quality, standards-aligned curriculum every day (EdReports, 2022). That means you're often starting from scratch or forced to "make it work."
HQIM Academy courses teach you how to identify, evaluate, and create HQIM-aligned materials that are up-to-date, evidence-based, and ready for real-world classrooms.
Schools in underserved communities are far less likely to have access to high-quality instructional materials (Learning Policy Institute, 2022), and you feel that weight every day.
HQIM Academy empowers you to build culturally relevant, inclusive materials that close gaps instead of widening them, regardless of your school’s resources.
Whether you're eyeing curriculum design, instructional coaching, or an edtech role, you know you’ll need more than classroom experience to stand out.
The field of instructional design is growing by 9%, and they’re looking for teachers who can create (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2024).
HQIM Academy helps you build a portfolio-ready body of work, gives you language to talk about your skills professionally, and provides certification that translates in and beyond K–12.
Did you know that taking college-credit courses could help you move up the salary schedule in your district?
Many school systems offer lane advancements or salary increases when teachers earn additional college credits beyond their credential or degree. HQIM Academy’s online courses are eligible for credits through our partnership with Teachers College of San Joaquin (TCSJ), a WASC-accredited institution.
Enroll in an HQIM Academy course
Our courses are designed specifically for educators, curriculum developers, and instructional leaders—and are fully online and self-paced.
Earn college credit through TCSJ
Upon successful completion of a course, you'll receive an official transcript from Teachers College of San Joaquin showing graduate-level credit.
Submit your transcript for salary advancement
You can present your TCSJ transcript to your district or charter organization as part of your salary advancement documentation.
Every district has different policies and timelines for credit approval.
We strongly recommend checking with your HR specialist or school administrator before enrolling to ensure eligibility.
HQIM Academy can provide documentation or syllabi if needed to support your approval process.
If you're already committed to professional growth, why not get recognized and compensated for it?
➡ Contact: [email protected] if you need help with transcripts or course details for your district.
Move up the pay scale by earning college credits for completing HQIM Academy online courses
Many educators don’t realize they may not need to cover course fees out of pocket.
If you’re a teacher, instructional coach, or administrator, your school or district may allocate funds specifically for professional development. These budgets are often available to support learning that aligns with district goals, especially around curriculum development, high-quality instructional materials (HQIM), and instructional leadership.
At HQIM Academy, our courses are designed with these goals in mind. They’re aligned with the skills educators need to deepen their instructional practice, contribute to curriculum work, or grow into new leadership roles.
We encourage you to:
Talk to your school or district leader about using PD funds or tuition reimbursement
Share how the course supports your current role or future goals
Request any documentation you may need from us—we’re happy to help
Professional growth is a shared investment. In many cases, educators have been able to enroll with full or partial support from their school or district. We’re here to support you in that process.
➡ Contact us at: [email protected] if you need a sample request email or course overview to submit for approval.
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