This course inspires educators to design and implement dynamic, student-centered curricula that fosters engagement and academic growth. Participants will develop focused and structured lesson plans tailored to diverse learning needs, while integrating current educational standards. Participants will refresh existing curriculum or build new curriculum from the ground up—crafting innovative projects, lessons, and resources that inspire curiosity and critical thinking. Special emphasis will be placed on forward planning, preparing effectively for upcoming semesters or school years. By the end of the course, participants will have a comprehensive toolkit for curriculum development that is both intentional and adaptable to evolving classroom demands.
Participants first assignment will be to create a coursework plan that needs to be approved by the instructor. After approval participants will be free to create their new or revised curriculum while checking in with their instructor and receiving instructor feedback as they move through the course. Participants will complete the course with our Online Self-Paced format.*
This Online Self-Paced course has a specific start and end date and is a perfect blend of accessibility, convenience and flexibility for you to control your learning pace and complete successfully. Grades are based on assignments and completed projects. Final project is due on or before January 31, 2026.Transcript completion date will reflect the date final project is submitted.
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*This course is a 6-unit course. Work at your own pace within the set time frame of this course and receive instructor feedback after each submitted assignment. You will create a coursework plan and work toward a culminating project and portfolio that details your planning and preparation.
Enrollment for this 6-unit course is available now through December 31, 2025. Course opens for student participation starting on September 1, 2025. Final submission deadline for all assignments is on or before January 31, 2026.
Number of Units: 6.0 graduate level extension units in semester hours
Who Should Attend: This course provides continuing education for K-12 educators interested in planning customized curriculum to implement in the upcoming semester or school year.
Course Format: Online Self-Paced* within given dates. Course has six (6) check-in assignments plus final project
*This course is Online Self-Paced within given dates. This allows accessibility, convenience and flexibility for you to control your learning pace, while giving a specific deadline date. Your instructor will provide feedback and grades are based on Gallery submissions and your final project. You have until January 31, 2026 to complete the course. Transcript completion date will reflect the date final project is submitted.
Course Materials: None
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Course opens for student participation starting on September 1, 2025.
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