The Living Curriculum: Adapting New Curriculum Design for K-12 Learners - EDU-X771U
Course Description
Revise or Create New Curriculum with this Convenient Online Self-Paced Course
Prepare your classroom by adapting new or revised curriculum, The ability to adapt to rapid changes in education and curriculum requirements is essential for student success and teacher efficacy. This course is designed for K-12 educators who need to navigate shifts in standards, technology, and student demographics. Participants can use this course to audit their current curriculum so they can stay ahead of educational trends, identify gaps created by external changes, and realign their instructional materials to ensure they remain relevant, inclusive, and effective. With this course you will adapt your current curriculum by creating new or revising existing curriculum by acknowledging and responding to any changes you feel your classroom and curriculum may need. Participants' coursework plans can include the introduction of new materials, creating new projects, designing new lessons, implementing new resources, revising current curriculum or implementing a new strategy and/or new elements. 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 that fits their needs, while checking in with their instructor and receiving instructor feedback as they move through the course. Whether you are a new teacher establishing your foundation, or a seasoned educator looking to refresh your approach, this course provides the framework to transform abstract standards into actionable, engaging and exceling strategies because you had the time to focus and prepare.
Participants will work towards a culminating project that details their planning and preparation including a final portfolio that brings it all together. This course does not limit participants to a specific subject matter – participants are free to choose the area of curriculum that they feel would benefit from a redesign.
Final submission for all sections is due on or before December 13, 2026. Transcripts will be mailed out 7 days after this date for all participants. Course completion date will reflect December 13, 2026 on the transcript for all participants that successfully meet the completed course work requirements and due date.
Learner Outcomes
- Realign content to better reflect the diverse experiences of K-12 students
- Develop a concrete roadmap for realigning a specific unit or course within your own teaching practice
- Design assessments that promote growth, reflection, and mastery
- Create new curriculum materials or revise existing lessons, projects and assessments
- Adapt a cohesive, engaging curriculum blueprint ready for immediate classroom implementation
Course Details
Number or Units: 3.0 graduate level extension credits in semester hours
Who Should Attend: This course provides continuing education for TK-14 Los Angeles educators interested in planning customized curriculum and/or lesson plans.
Course Format: Online Self-Paced, within given dates*. The course starts Monday, September 14, 2026 and should be completed on or before Sunday, December 13, 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 September 14, 2026, you have until Sunday, December 13, 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 December 13, 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 December 13, 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.