Some QTL Curriculum Support Projects

Instructional Design

Whether it's kindergarten math or high school career-tech, effective instruction starts with well-designed curriculum. QTL helps educators at all levels design and construct high-quality curriculum tools including vertical alignment charts, course concept maps, pacing guides, assessments, unit guides and lesson plans. Utilizing research-based curriculum design structures, QTL specialists facilitate teachers, coaches and other school and district staff in creating and evaluating a complete learning progression.

                    Designing Standards-based Curriculum
                    • Vertically align course content and themes
                    • Map course concepts and critical elements
                    • Visualize pacing of instructional units and assessments
                    • Define learning goals according to standards, RBT and DoK
                    • Articulate student outcomes
                    • Analyze steps in building skills and knowledge
                    • Identify opportunities for assessment
                    • Research appropriate resources and materials
                    • Select/design lesson activities
                    • Check for alignment to goals
                    • Verify levels of student thinking and doing
                    • Implement and reflect