Deepen your expertise in designing high quality instructional materials (HQIM). 

Engage with video lessons, readings, reflection prompts, and writing exercises that level up your skills in all aspects of curriculum development.

Grow your career in curriculum development.

Why enroll in this course?

✅ Clarity on your role: Understand what’s expected of curriculum developers in educational publishing, edtech, nonprofits, and more so you can confidently transfer your skills across projects, teams, and organizations. ✅ Skills hiring managers value: Stay knowledgeable in a competitive job market for curriculum development. ✅ Advance your expertise: You’ll walk away with additional expertise in areas such as assessment, multilingual support, culturally responsive pedagogy, and more. ✅ A roadmap for advancement: Get guidance on how to continue building your expertise and take the next step, whether that’s taking on new projects or growing into a more senior role. ✅ Professional credibility: Completing this course shows you’re serious about your career and ready to contribute meaningfully to your team.

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What people are saying about the course

This course develops skills for educators and curriculum developers looking to level up.

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As a district administrator with several years of experience in curriculum development, I wasn't new to the field, but I was looking to refine my skills and stay aligned with current industry expectations. This course exceeded my expectations in every way. It provided both a solid foundation and deep insights into what educational companies are truly seeking from professionals today. What stood out most was how immediately applicable the learning was. Shortly after completing the course, I contributed to a contract curriculum project using the strategies and frameworks I gained and that work has since been published and received glowing reviews. This course not only sharpened my skills but also gave me the confidence and tools to make a real impact beyond my district. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking to grow in this space, regardless of where they are in their career journey.
District Administrator, Curriculum & Instruction

California

Earn 2 CEUs from TCSJ

Upon successful completion of the course, participants can earn 2 CEUs from Teachers College of San Joaquin. For more details, visit: https://teacherscollegesj.edu/courses/introduction-to-curriculum-development/

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Becoming a Curriculum Developer: Skills, Strategies, and Career Moves

8 Chapters · 51 Lessons

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    Curriculum Development for Early Career Professionals

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      Benefits of Taking This Course

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      Introduction to the Course

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      Course Structure and Expectations

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    What is Curriculum?

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      Objectives

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      Key Terminology in Curriculum Development

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      Core vs. Supplemental Resource Review

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      Curriculum and Achievement

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      EdReports Review

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      What Makes a Good Curriculum Devlopment Team?

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      Self-Reflection: Assets in Curriculum Development

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      Team Strengths Exercise

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    What is Curriculum Development?

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      Objectives

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      Interpreting Curriculum

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      Intended vs. Perceived vs. Achieved Curriculum

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      What Do Curriculum Developers Create?

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      Self-Reflection: Aspects of Curriculum Work

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      Who Keeps Track of All That Work?

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      Curriculum Development vs. Curriculum Writing

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    Developing Curriculum For Audiences Beyond Your Classroom

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      Objectives

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      Developing for Yourself vs. a Wider Audience

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      Standards-Aligned Curriculum

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      Step-by-Step Guide to Writing Standards-Aligned Curriculum

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      Standards-Aligned Curriculum Task

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      UDL in Curriculum

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      UDL Curriculum Revision Task

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      Culturally Responsive Pedagogy in Curriculum Design

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      Culturally Responsive Curriculum Task

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      Multilingual Learners

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      ELSF Guidelines Review

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      Multilingual Supports in Curriculum Design

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      Supporting MLs in Curriculum Design

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      ML Support Curriculum Task

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    How to Write

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      Objectives

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      APA Inclusive Language Reflection

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      Whose Responsibility is it to Catch Bias in Language?

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      Bias Review Task

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      General Writing Tips

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      Designing for Student Attention Spans

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      Designing for New Teachers

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      Lesson Design Comparison Exercise

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    How to Revise

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      Objectives

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      What is Asset-Based Writing?

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      Types of Curriculum Revisions

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      Giving and Receiving Effective Curriculum Feedback

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      What Feedback Should You Incorporate?

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      Feedback Roleplay Exercise

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      Should I Change My Work? Exercise

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    Keeping Current on Curriculum and Education

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      Objectives

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      Staying Up to Date

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      Personal Commitments to Learning

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    Final Project: Curriculum Task

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      Curriculum Sample Task for Portfolio