How Curriculum Is Developed
Master teachers, cognitive scientists, subject-matter experts, technologists, interactive designers, writers, and researchers develop the K12 curriculum.
- Curriculum specialists and lesson developers plan each lesson and make sure the material is tailored for the age and skills of the student.
- Instructional designers build the activities, working with visual designers and media specialists to choose the best way to present concepts and information.
- Writers and editors make sure the content is accurate, engaging, and appropriate.
- Information architects analyze how people will use the online content.
- Software developers design and build the systems that make the curriculum and the Online School run efficiently and effectively.
- Quality-assurance specialists make sure everything works properly.
We incorporate feedback from parents and students through surveys, focus groups, lesson reviews, round-table discussions, and product testing.