For Academic Leaders
FOUNDATIONS of advanced independent curriculum for academic Leaders: From principles to practice
Course Dates: June 7 - 25, 2021; July 12 - 30, 2021
This course is designed for academic leaders who are considering embarking on advanced curricular revision to a more mission-aligned program. In this course, Academic Leaders will:
This course is designed for academic leaders who are considering embarking on advanced curricular revision to a more mission-aligned program. In this course, Academic Leaders will:
- Explore the rationale for and benefits of an advanced independent curriculum.
- Examine the philosophical underpinnings of independent curriculum development
- Explore how schools at different stages in that journey have designed and launched independent courses.
- Consider how independent curriculum might serve your school and students
Implementing Advanced Independent Curriculum for Academic Leaders: Standards Without Standardization
Course Dates: April 12 - 30; June 7 - 25; July 12 - 30, 2021
This course will offer support for leaders who are currently leading an initiative to offer advanced-level courses that align with the school’s own mission, values, strategic priorities, and academic philosophy. In this course, Academic Leaders will:
This course will offer support for leaders who are currently leading an initiative to offer advanced-level courses that align with the school’s own mission, values, strategic priorities, and academic philosophy. In this course, Academic Leaders will:
- Deep dive into the Advanced Independent Curriculum Principles and Standards
- Develop a framework for implementing a campus plan to validate proposed courses through the Advanced Independent Curriculum process
- Practice aligning a course to standards
For Teachers
Foundations of Advanced Independent Curriculum for Teachers
Course Dates: June 14 - 25, 2021; July 12 - 23, 2021
This course is for teachers who are curious about exploring the potential benefits of designing advanced courses that are rigorous and mission-aligned. In this course, teachers will:
This course is for teachers who are curious about exploring the potential benefits of designing advanced courses that are rigorous and mission-aligned. In this course, teachers will:
- Explore the rationale for and benefits of an independently designed rigorous advanced course
- Examine the philosophical and practical underpinnings of independent curriculum course development
- Consider how an independent curriculum might serve your school and students
Implementing Advanced Independent Curriculum Standards for Teachers + Course certification
Course Dates: June 14 - 25, 2021; July 12 - 23, 2021
This course is designed for teachers who have already begun the process of designing a course that is rigorous and standards-based, yet not standardized.
In this course, teachers will:
This course is designed for teachers who have already begun the process of designing a course that is rigorous and standards-based, yet not standardized.
In this course, teachers will:
- Take a deep dive into the Advanced Independent Curriculum Principles and Standards
- Learn strategies to establish rigor in alignment with AIC standards
- Practice aligning a course with the AIC™ standards
- Submit a course for certification as an AIC™ Course (to be completed within 10 weeks of course closure)