From Theory to Practice: Develop Your Curriculum Essentials - EDU-X755U
Course Description
Revise or Create New Curriculum with this Convenient Online Self-Paced Course
Prepare for the next school year ahead of time, This dynamic course empowers educators to design impactful, learner-centered curricula. Participants will have the ability to bridges the gap between educational theory and classroom application. Whether you're a new teacher, instructional designer, or seasoned educator seeking to refresh your approach, you'll finally have the time to explore different models and frameworks of curriculum development to transform them into actionable strategies tailored to your teaching context. By refining your approach, you'll gain the skills to build engaging, standard-aligned curricula that meet the diverse needs of today’s learners.
Participants will work closely with an instructor in order to promote effective teaching for the current or upcoming school year. Participants will use the feedback provided to them by the instructor in order to create goals for the course and ultimately an implementation plan for their new curriculum. Educators have the option to refresh existing lessons and curriculum or they can use this course to build brand new content. You have the option to incorporate resources into your plan that will help to coordinate your curriculum plans for your classroom. Participants first assignment will be to This course does not limit participants to a specific subject matter – students are free to choose the area of curriculum that they feel would benefit from a redesign. Participants can focus on the need for new resources, textbooks, lesson plans or modify their curriculum in order to align to new standards.
Final submission for all sections is due on or before April 19, 2026. Transcripts will be mailed out 7 days after this date for all participants.
Learner Outcomes
- Design new or revise your current assessments, projects and lessons to your curriculum
- Adapt curriculum for diverse learners and evolving standards
- Create a cohesive, engaging curriculum blueprint ready for implementation
- Integrate different models and frameworks that works for your classroom
- Align learning objectives with state standards and formative assessments
Course Details
Number or Units: 3.0 graduate level extension credit(s) in semester hours
Who Should Attend: This course provides continuing education for TK-14 educators interested in planning customized curriculum and/or lesson plans.
Course Format: Online Self-Paced, within given dates*. The course starts Monday, January 26, 2026 and should be completed on or before Sunday, April 19, 2026
*Online Self-Paced within given dates courses are a perfect blend of accessibility, convenience and flexibility for you to control your learning pace. Your instructor will provide feedback via written responses on your submissions and final project. Grades are based on assignments and completed projects within the given dates of the course. Course opens for student participation on Monday January 26, 2026, you have until Sunday, April 19, 2026 or sooner to complete the course. Please pace yourself to allow for instructor responses before moving on to the next module. Course completion date will reflect April 19, 2026 on the transcript for all participants that successfully meet the completed course work and due date. Transcripts will be mailed out 7 days after April 19, 2026 for all participants.
Instructors: Choice of two experienced and qualified TK-12 educators. See individual course sections
Applies Towards the Following Certificate(s), Professional Programs and Series
- Los Angeles Educator Courses : Choose One or Both Courses
Online Self-Paced courses are a perfect blend of accessibility, convenience and flexibility for you to control your learning pace. You will use course textbooks, manuals, assignments and exams to learn and earn credit. Depending on the course, you may also use streaming audio and video, CD-ROM, and download embedded materials through the Internet. Communication with your instructor will take place through your course site online. Your instructor will provide feedback via written responses on your assignments and exams. Grades are based on completed projects, assignments and exams. You can register at any time and you will have six months from the time of registration to complete your course.