Who it's for
We know international school systems and adapt to your community.
Schools that must align their curriculum with local standards.
Schools that want lesson plans and materials teachers can use straight away.
Leaders who want the curriculum to fit their schedule and their students' futures.
What curriculum development includes
We work closely with each school, from the first review to teacher training.
✓ Needs assessments
✓ Alignment with local standards
✓ Curriculum mapping
✓ Lesson plans and materials
✓ Teacher training to deliver it
Curriculum design in five steps
Step 1
Needs assessment
Your goals, and the skills students should gain.
Step 2
Design
Topics, sequence and how material is presented.
Step 3
Development
Lesson plans, assessments and materials.
Step 4
Implementation
Teacher training and support in class.
Step 5
Evaluation
Student data and feedback, then refinement.
How long does it take?
It depends on school size, complexity and resources.
Analysis and planning
1–2 weeks to several months
Design and development
Several months to a year
Implementation and evaluation
Several months to several years
High-quality ready-made lessons raised maths results
Published research, not one of our clients.
The problem
Middle school maths teachers in three Virginia districts spent a lot of time planning, and lesson quality varied from teacher to teacher.
What they did
In a randomised experiment with 363 maths teachers and more than 27,000 students, some teachers got free access to high-quality, ready-made online lessons. Some also got light support to use them.
The result
Students scored higher in maths, most when teachers also had support (about 0.09 of a standard deviation). Weaker teachers benefited most, and teachers reported better lessons and more time. The researchers judged it more cost-effective than most teacher-quality policies.
What this means for your school
A well-designed, shared curriculum with ready-to-use lessons, plus a little coaching, can lift results across a whole department, especially for newer teachers. That is the core of our curriculum work.
Source: Jackson, C. K., & Makarin, A. (2018). Can online off-the-shelf lessons improve student outcomes? Evidence from a field experiment. American Economic Journal: Economic Policy, 10(3), 226–254.
Common questions
Do you offer curriculum alignment with local standards?
Yes. Alignment with local standards, schedules and job-market needs is at the heart of our work.
Do you train our teachers to use the new curriculum?
Yes. Implementation includes teacher training and support in class.
How long does a new curriculum take?
It depends on school size, complexity and resources: from a few weeks of planning to several years of implementation and evaluation.
Let's talk about your school.
Book a free introductory consultation. No cost, no commitment.
Or email Maria Angelis: mangelis@infoacademicspecialists.com