Curriculum Planning- Curriculum Leadership Institute
October 15 – 17, 2024
Mountain Lakes, NJ
Regional Workshop
Moving your Curriculum Process Forward with Atlas
10+
Curriculum and instruction focused sessions
90%
Attending make an update to their Atlas site
54+
Attendees join us for another workshop
Attend the pre-conference day led by Jaimie Cloud and explore ways to integrate the attributes of Education for Sustainability into your curriculum and make connections with Sustainable Jersey for Schools (SJ4S). Then continue your learning with the 2-day workshop focused on utilizing Atlas to enhance your curriculum process, including QSAC accreditation, and gain insights from educational leaders from across New Jersey.
Focused Days
October 15, 2024
Educating for Sustainability using Atlas
Join Jaimie Cloud and the Atlas team for a day of professional learning in Education for Sustainability, including coaching, guidance and exemplars that will support your teams with meaningful integration of the attributes of Education for Sustainability across the curriculum, while also increasing the odds of your Sustainable Jersey for Schools (SJ4S) submissions being approved. Bring your ideas, your drafts and your “must revise” submissions or units with you.
October 16, 2024
Defining your Curriculum in Atlas
Whether you are new to Atlas or have been using the system for multiple years, join us for a unique day where we will explore the many different ways you can modify and use Atlas to support QSAC and your goals. Leave the day with several new ways to use Atlas to support your curriculum work!
Morning Sessions
- Defining Your Curriculum
- Create a Unit Template Style Guide to Support Review
- Capturing the Right Assessments in Atlas
- Building a Single Point Rubric for Assessment Feedback
- Review a Current Unit
Afternoon Sessions
- Atlas AI as a Thought Partner in Curriculum Design
- Atlas Site Clean Up
- Develop a Lesson Plan Process Using Atlas
- What's New & What's Next
October 17, 2024
Finalize your Plan & Enhance your Process
Focus on the next steps for your curriculum work. Whether you are just getting started, in need of a refresh, or ready to focus on the review process, walk away with a draft plan for the year. Step back and explore how using the curriculum alongside student learning results and classroom data, allows for student needs to drive our curricular decisions.
Morning Sessions
- Defining Your Curriculum
- Create a Unit Template Style Guide to Support Review
- Capturing the Right Assessments in Atlas
- Building a Single Point Rubric for Assessment Feedback
- Review a Current Unit
Afternoon Sessions
- Atlas AI as a Thought Partner in Curriculum Design
- Atlas Site Clean Up
- Develop a Lesson Plan Process Using Atlas
- What's New & What's Next
Why Attend?
Network and collaborate with others in your region
Dedicated time to work with your team on your curriculum process and utilizing Atlas to reach your goals
Who Should Join?
Leaders of the Curriculum work – Assistant Superintendents, Curriculum Directors & Principals
Supporting the Curriculum work – Supervisors, Grade Level Leads & Teacher Leaders
Bring a Team! Dedicated time to collaborate and craft resources to bring back
Pricing for the Workshop
Early Bird Pricing through July 31
US$199
Single Day
US$179
Group of 3+
US$325
Both Days
Pricing after July 31
US$249
Single Day
US$225
Group of 3+
US$399
Both Days
*Registration fee includes: Continental breakfast and lunch and all materials
Please contact [email protected] if you have any questions or require assistance.
Meet the Atlas Team in NJ
Kari Reynolds
Sr. Account Manager
Elizabeth Clarkson, Ed. D.
Sr. Professional Development
Kelly Jensen
Professional Development
Jesse Poquette
School Experience Manager
Erica Hartmann
Event Coordinator
Our Previous Events
What Our Attendees Said
I must say, it was one of the best workshops that I have been to in my nearly 30 year career. Really well done and informative. Already started sharing info with our group here.
Monmouth Regional High School
Today was wonderful! I really enjoyed the time and space to reflect on our current state of curriculum, and our curriculum review process. I loved having Elizabeth and the others lean in and provide guidance and support.
Cherry Hill Public Schools
By participating in Atlas workshops, we have created a living framework for our curriculum that is easy for teachers to use and accessible to all. The folks at Atlas are passionate about the curriculum and are knowledgeable, helpful, and accessible.
Morris County Vocational School District
The Atlas Workshops delivered by Faria Education Group are consistently great! Not only are the sessions informative, well-organized and collaborative, but time is built in to provide personalized learning and coaching. Presenters are professional, personable and have a good sense of humor. Get ready for an inspiring day and fun atmosphere!
South Orange Maplewood Schools
Event Location
The workshops on October 16 & 17th will take place at Mountain Lakes High School 96 Powerville Road, Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046
The Pre-Conference workshop on October 15th will take place at the Hyatt-House Parsippany-East conference room.
Where to Stay?
We have partnered with Hyatt House Parsippany-East to offer you a discounted room rate ranging from $139 to $169/night plus tax depending on the type of room you reserve. Use this link to make your reservation.
Frequently Asked Questions
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