Curriculum Development Foundations
Want to work as a curriculum developer, but need real-world experience to land jobs?
This program is for you!
Through the program, learn everything you need to know about PreK-12 curriculum development and become an Educator Forever certified curriculum developer.
You'll walk away from this program with a portfolio of polished lessons ready to submit for job opportunities!
If you’ve wanted to work in curriculum development, but aren’t quite sure how to write impactful lessons and units, this program will teach you the foundations you need to create powerful learning materials.
The program includes:
✔ Four one-hour live workshops, focused on giving you hands-on experience writing engaging curricula.
✔Recorded videos with instruction on curriculum design foundations that you can refer back to again and again (you get lifetime access to these!) .
✔Resource folders full of lesson plan templates, writing resources, best practices, and sample lessons. (you get lifetime access to these too!)
✔Personalized feedback from our expert curriculum coaches— you’ll have the opportunity to submit the lessons you write and receive feedback to make them the best they can be.
✔The ability to submit your polished lessons for certification. Once you get certified, you’ll get a digital badge that you can display on your resume and LinkedIn pages.
✔The opportunity to get continuing education units (at an extra cost) once you have completed the program.
What is the Curriculum Development Foundations Program?
The program is led by Lily Jones, founder of Educator Forever and the Educator Forever curriculum agency. Through live workshops and the opportunity to submit your work for review, you will receive personalized feedback and support from our expert curriculum coaches.
When you’re done with the program, you will have a polished portfolio with curriculum development samples that reflect your expertise and are ready to submit for job opportunities. You’ll walk away with the confidence, skills, and motivation to become a professional curriculum developer!
When you enroll in the program, you’ll get:
✏ A targeted lesson every week, focused on the foundations of curriculum development. Each week for five weeks, you’ll receive a video and resources that walk you through how to apply what you learned.
✏ The opportunity to submit your lessons for review and feedback. Get personalized feedback from some of the best curriculum developers in the business.
✏ Four live workshops, where you’ll get hands-on practice with curriculum development. Through these workshops, you’ll get a chance to ask questions, get support, and make connections with other members of the program.
✏ The ability to submit your lessons to become an Educator Forever Certified Curriculum Developer.
✏ The option to get continuing education units for your participation in the program (at an extra cost)
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HERE’S A PEEK AT THE CURRICULUM
- Learn the foundations you need to create lessons that positively impact students and teachers
Live Workshop: May 8, 2025
Homework: First lesson plans
- Learn about different frameworks
- Write lesson plans using different frameworks
Live Workshop: May 15, 2025
Homework: Deep dive into a curriculum framework + write a lesson with that framework
- Review the writing foundations that will make your lessons shine
- Learn how to write with depth and clarity
- Gain tips and tricks to make sure your curriculum is error-free and easy to read
Implementation Week: No workshop!
Homework: Apply what you’ve learned to revise your lesson plans from weeks 1 and 2 [submit for personalized feedback]
- Learn how to plan units using a variety of frameworks
- Deep dive into modifications and strategies to support all learners
Live Workshop: July 24, 2025
Homework: Deep dive into a curriculum framework + write a lesson with that framework
- You’ve learned how to develop curriculum, now it’s time to apply that learning!
- Learn how to apply for— and land— curriculum development jobs.
Live Workshop: July 31, 2025
Homework: Submit your polished lesson plans for review + certification!
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How to Enroll
The next round of the Curriculum Development Foundations program starts on June 30, 2025 and there are limited spots available.
The cost of the program is $697, or three payments of $233.
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Meet Your Teachers
About Lily, Instructor
Lily Jones holds an M.A. in Education from U.C. Berkeley and has been a successful curriculum developer for over 15 years.
After teaching kindergarten and first grade, she worked as the Education Content Manager at Teaching Channel and the Learning Design Manager at Education.com.
She has developed curricula for top publishers, kids' media organizations, and ed-tech companies. Lily now runs Educator Forever, empowering teachers to expand their skills and impact, and the Educator Forever Agency, taking on large-scale curriculum projects.
In everything she does, Lily is committed to inspiring kids to love learning and empowering teachers to build the lives they desire.
About April,
Curriculum Coach
April Brown holds an M.Ed in Education and has been using her creative and innovative energy to design curriculum since 2015.
Formerly, April taught and held leadership positions in mainstream and alternative settings spanning PK-8th grade in the United States and internationally.
She has developed curricula for ed-tech companies, nonprofits, large school districts, and nationally operated learning centers. April is Educator Forever's community manager and she is committed to advocating for teachers and children.
Marissa Doherty,
Curriculum Coach
Marissa Doherty holds an M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction and has been creating high-quality, accessible, and engaging curriculum for over a decade.
She began her professional journey as an educator, teaching and tutoring students across all grades, K-12. In addition, Marissa has delivered impactful professional development to teachers throughout her home state of Louisiana.
Her curriculum development experience spans the Louisiana Department of Education, non-profits, and numerous education companies and publishers. She has contributed to a wide range of content areas, producing both digital and print resources.
Currently, Marissa serves as a Curriculum Coach at Educator Forever, where she is passionate about supporting and empowering teachers to design curriculum that is high-quality, culturally responsive, and enjoyable for all learners.
Rozanne Rosenberg,
Curriculum Coach
An innovative curriculum developer, educator, and communications specialist, Rozanne Rosenberg is passionate about creating and designing engaging, interdisciplinary, inquiry- and equity-based curricula for students and educators. She holds a bachelor’s degree in print journalism from Boston University, a master’s degree and certification in childhood general and special education from Bank Street College of Education, and an advanced certificate in gifted education from Hunter College.
After spending 10 years in upper elementary classrooms, Rozanne discovered the amazing Educator Forever community and started on her curriculum development journey. She has created and designed curricular units, lessons, and materials for many education companies, as well as two of her own TeachersPayTeachers stores.
Rozanne is excited to guide fellow educators on their curriculum development journeys as a Curriculum Coach.
Danielle Edmond,
Curriculum Coach
Throughout her professional career, Danielle Edmond has had a passion for empowering teachers and meeting the needs of all students. This commitment led her to reach beyond the classroom and venture into the world of curriculum design.
Danielle holds a Master of Education in Early Childhood Education from the University of Pittsburgh and has led classrooms and small groups from kindergarten through third grade.
The Curriculum Development Foundations course with Educator Forever launched her career in curriculum design, and she has since worked steadily in the field. Danielle is honored to now work as a Curriculum Coach with Educator Forever and help other teachers along this journey.
Frequently Asked Questions
WHAT PEOPLE ASKED BEFORE SIGNING UP FOR THE PROGRAM
Thursdays at 5 PM Pacific / 8 PM Eastern. They will always be recorded.
The course starts on June 30th and ends on August 1st.
You’ll be well equipped to apply for curriculum development jobs! You’ll also be able to brag about your amazing curriculum skills 😉
Totally fine! You’ll learn the foundations that will set you up for success.
PreK-12th grade teachers who want to move into the world of curriculum development. This program will focus on teaching you the skills you need to work in curriculum development, but you can also apply these skills to classroom teaching jobs.
