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# Professional Development

## Curriculum Writing for New Jersey Schools

We know that the implementation of the 2020 New Jersey standards are right around the corner!  Partner with Atlas and FariaPD to get a head start on your curriculum writing and be confident that you are providing strong and supportive leadership and guidance to teachers during these unique times.

* [ ] Step 1: Contact your Atlas [Account Manager](/qsac/atlas-process/meet-the-atlas-team.md)
* [ ] Step 2: Choose your session topics from the list provided below
* [ ] Step 3: Select dates and times for your customized PD sessions

### Goals of the Curriculum Writing Sessions and Packages

* Support school leadership in getting organized for curriculum writing and review
* Provide basic curriculum writing skills and context to curriculum writers as a refresher course
* Prepare teachers for curriculum writing responsibilities within their school and/or department

We’ve made it easy for you to select the package that best supports your needs, see below for details. Each session is 2 hours, and you can choose a package of 3, 5, or 8 sessions. Determine the dates and times that work best for your team - whether it is throughout the academic year or over the summer. Each package includes a planning and debrief call, Q & A after each virtual session and free seats to an upcoming[ virtual event](https://t.sidekickopen90.com/s2t/c/5/f18dQhb0S7kF8cFHZWW1VW0Y_59hl3kW7_k2841CX2c7N3JV7_ctMxVlVVmxFd3wqXrF102?te=W3R5hFj4cm2zwW3KbsMT4fNk2TW3zgDbk3K2_CbW3Fbt5S2k9cXJW3HcvCH2f5V-jW3zgYjN4fKvctW41RkW01pM_sXW41YxQY4rCVZVW3FbtcC3K8PTlW3F6jVY43TCCNW41RhJ943R61n3b7l2\&si=8000000000577110\&pi=557302c0-c1e6-4a16-e3b8-cecd6be81106). Check out our [website](https://www.fariaedu.com/virtualpd) for all the details.  <br>

| <p><strong>3 Virtual Sessions</strong><br><strong>$3,100</strong></p>                                            | <p><strong>5 Virtual Sessions</strong><br><strong>$5,000</strong></p>                                                                                                                             | <p><strong>8 Virtual Sessions</strong><br><strong>$7,800</strong></p>                                                                                                                            |
| ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| <p></p><ul><li>3 virtual professional development sessions (2 hours each)</li><li>2 consultative hours</li></ul> | <p></p><ul><li>5 virtual professional development sessions (2 hours each)</li><li>2 seats at any <a href="https://events.fariaedu.com/">virtual event</a> </li><li>4 consultative hours</li></ul> | <p></p><ul><li>8 virtual professional development sessions (2 hours each)</li><li>4 seats at any <a href="https://events.fariaedu.com/">virtual event</a></li><li>6 consultative hours</li></ul> |

#### PD Services included in each Package:

* The specified number of 2-hour professional development sessions
* Use the consultative hours to connect one-on-one with a PD facilitator to ideate, or discuss other curriculum specific needs
* One facilitator with a maximum of 40 participants per session

## **Sample Packages**

### 3 Session Packages

| **Target Audience: Leadership**                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                | **Target Audience: English language development teachers**                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                |
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| <p>Best suited for a small group leadership team and/or curriculum leaders who are novice Atlas users or a new team who want a refresher on the basics of Atlas</p><ul><li><a href="/pages/-Mf4NdV4N2xpWATsiFX4#leadership-sessions">Leadership Planning</a></li><li><a href="/pages/-Mf4NdV4N2xpWATsiFX4#leadership-sessions">Curriculum Basics for Teachers in Atlas</a></li><li><p><a href="/pages/-Mf4NdV4N2xpWATsiFX4#leadership-sessions">Atlas Refresher for Administrators and Leaders</a></p><p></p><p></p></li></ul> | <p>Focused on supporting curriculum writers tasked at improving the instruction for EL students</p><ul><li><a href="/pages/-Mf4NdV4N2xpWATsiFX4#curriculum-writing">Standards & Learning Goals for Language Development</a></li><li><a href="/pages/-Mf4NdV4N2xpWATsiFX4#curriculum-writing">Create Assessments for Multilingual Learners</a></li><li><a href="/pages/-Mf4NdV4N2xpWATsiFX4#curriculum-writing">Planning for Differentiation</a></li></ul> |

### 5 Session Packages

| **Target Audience: Supervisors and/or curriculum leaders**                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  | **Target Audience: New curriculum**                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 |
| --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| <p>Focused on experienced curriculum writers needing support for curriculum review </p><ul><li><a href="/pages/-Mf4NdV4N2xpWATsiFX4#curriculum-writing">NJSLS Standards Review of 1-2 courses</a></li><li><a href="/pages/-Mf4NdV4N2xpWATsiFX4#curriculum-review">Overview of a 5 Step Curriculum Review Cycle</a></li><li><a href="/pages/-Mf4NdV4N2xpWATsiFX4#curriculum-review">Using Reports in Atlas to Review Curriculum</a> </li><li><a href="/pages/-Mf4NdV4N2xpWATsiFX4#curriculum-review">Course Review </a></li><li><p><a href="/pages/-Mf4NdV4N2xpWATsiFX4#curriculum-writing">The Lesson Portal: Create Lessons Aligned to Unit Plans</a></p><p></p></li></ul> | <p>Customized for new curriculum writers who need support to build their capacity</p><ul><li><a href="/pages/-Mf4NdV4N2xpWATsiFX4#curriculum-writing">Foundations of Unit Planning: Unitizing Standards within a Course</a></li><li><a href="/pages/-Mf4NdV4N2xpWATsiFX4#curriculum-writing">Overview of a Backward Design Framework</a></li><li><a href="/pages/-Mf4NdV4N2xpWATsiFX4#curriculum-writing">Unpack Standards: Content and Skills</a></li><li><a href="/pages/-Mf4NdV4N2xpWATsiFX4#curriculum-writing">Develop Enduring Understandings and Essential Questions</a></li><li><a href="/pages/-Mf4NdV4N2xpWATsiFX4#curriculum-writing">Assess Learning: Formative and Summative Assessments</a></li></ul> |

### 8 Session Package

| **Target Audience: Curriculum writers**                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 |
| ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| <p>Best suited for a group of writers with varying needs, the 8 session package allows leaders to be strategic in the professional learning they offer their new and experienced curriculum writers</p><ul><li><a href="/pages/-Mf4NdV4N2xpWATsiFX4#curriculum-writing">Foundations of Unit Planning: Unitizing Standards within a Course</a></li><li><a href="/pages/-Mf4NdV4N2xpWATsiFX4#curriculum-writing">Standards & Learning Goals for Language Development</a></li><li><a href="/pages/-Mf4NdV4N2xpWATsiFX4#curriculum-writing">Overview of a Backward Design Framework</a></li><li><a href="/pages/-Mf4NdV4N2xpWATsiFX4#curriculum-writing">Unpack Standards: Content and Skills</a></li><li><a href="/pages/-Mf4NdV4N2xpWATsiFX4#curriculum-writing">Develop Enduring Understandings and Essential Questions</a></li><li><a href="/pages/-Mf4NdV4N2xpWATsiFX4#curriculum-writing">Assess Learning: Formative and Summative Assessments</a></li><li><a href="/pages/-Mf4NdV4N2xpWATsiFX4#curriculum-review">Quality Unit Review </a></li><li><a href="/pages/-Mf4NdV4N2xpWATsiFX4#curriculum-review">Using Reports in Atlas to Review Curriculum</a></li></ul> |

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## Full List of NJ/QSAC Focused PD Sessions

### **Leadership Sessions**<br>

| Session Title                                                                                                                                               | Session Description                                                                                                                                                                                                             |
| ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Leadership Planning**                                                                                                                                     | <p></p><ul><li>Review updated standards for August 2022 implementation</li><li>As a team, review the current curriculum and outline goals for your ongoing curriculum work, including timeline and needed PD support</li></ul>  |
| **Template and Dashboard Development**                                                                                                                      | <p></p><ul><li>Review and update your unit template to meet your current needs and reflect QSAC requirements</li><li>Walk through how to set up your dashboard for easy access to reports for QSAC</li></ul>                    |
| <p><strong>Curriculum Basics for Teachers in Atlas</strong><br><br><em>Navigation Training technical training included in Premium Support</em></p>          | <p></p><ul><li>Review the process and purpose of curriculum mapping</li><li>Explore the key features and navigation tools in Atlas</li></ul>                                                                                    |
| <p><strong>Atlas Refresher for Administrators and Leaders</strong><br><br><em>System Admin Training technical training included in Premium Support</em></p> | <p></p><ul><li>Walkthrough the key features of Atlas specific to your role</li><li>Explore various courses in Atlas</li><li>Preview reports to support QSAC review and curricular conversations at individual schools</li></ul> |

### Curriculum Writing

| Session Title                                                                                                                               | Session Description                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     |
| ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Foundations of Unit Planning: Unitizing Standards within a Course**                                                                       | <p></p><ul><li>Briefly review the purpose of curriculum mapping and unit planning</li><li>Review steps in building new units</li><li>Explore strategies to unitize learning targets within a course</li></ul>                                           |
| **NJSLS Standards Review of 1-2 courses**                                                                                                   | <p></p><ul><li>Briefly overview the updates and changes to NJSLS in 1-2 courses</li><li>Walk through how standards are organized and how to read and use standards to plan instruction</li></ul>                                                        |
| **Overview of a Backward Design Framework**                                                                                                 | <p></p><ul><li>Review the key components of a backward design framework</li><li>Discuss each stage of your unit plan and explore the process of backwards planning</li></ul>                                                                            |
| **Unpack Standards: Content and Skills**                                                                                                    | <p></p><ul><li>Walkthrough strategies for unpacking standards into clear learning goals</li><li>Identify what students should know and be able to do by the end of the unit</li></ul>                                                                   |
| **Develop Enduring Understandings and Essential Questions**                                                                                 | <p></p><ul><li>Identify the overarching purpose and focus of a unit</li><li>Develop enduring understandings and essential questions that guide student learning</li></ul>                                                                               |
| **Assess Learning: Formative and Summative Assessments**                                                                                    | <p></p><ul><li>Differentiate between characteristics of formative and summative assessments and how they inform instruction</li><li>Learn how to develop, add, and track assessments in Atlas</li></ul>                                                 |
| **Assess Learning: Develop Quality Summative Assessments**                                                                                  | <p></p><ul><li>Explore ways to meaningfully assess understanding of unit goals</li><li>Review elements of quality assessments, including sample rubrics and success criteria</li></ul>                                                                  |
| **The Lesson Portal: Create Lessons Aligned to Unit Plans**                                                                                 | <p></p><ul><li>Discuss how lesson planning connects to the bigger picture of unit planning and overall curriculum development</li><li>Explore how to develop lessons aligned to the unit plan</li><li>Walkthrough the lesson planner in Atlas</li></ul> |
| <p><strong>Using Reports in Atlas to Review Curriculum</strong> <br><br><em>Reports technical training included in Premium Support</em></p> | <p></p><ul><li>Learn how to utilize reports in Atlas to support your role in curriculum work</li><li>Walk away with several reports saved for future use</li></ul>                                                                                      |

### Curriculum Review

| Session Title                                           | Session Description                                                                                                                                                                                                                       |
| ------------------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Overview of a 5 Step Curriculum Review Cycle**        | <p></p><ul><li>Explore and discuss the 5 steps of a review cycle with examples</li><li>Consider additional needs to ensure the ongoing use of the curriculum review cycles to update and strengthen the written curriculum</li></ul>      |
| **Course Review**                                       | <p></p><ul><li>A guided review of one course for elements of quality, including completeness and alignment to standards</li></ul>                                                                                                         |
| **Quality Unit Review**                                 | <p></p><ul><li>Discuss the elements of a high quality unit plan</li><li>Review unit(s) using a sample rubric and/or Atlas reports</li></ul>                                                                                               |
| **Standards & Learning Goals for Language Development** | <p></p><ul><li>Align units with content & language standards and provide language goals for multiple English proficiency levels</li><li>Outline unit learning goals that support culturally and linguistically diverse students</li></ul> |
| **Create Assessments for Multilingual Learners**        | <p></p><ul><li>Determine how students can demonstrate understanding of both the content and language goals, using multiple language domains</li><li>Analyze the unit assessment(s) for alignment to content & language goals</li></ul>    |
| **Develop Learning Plans for Multilingual Learners**    | <p></p><ul><li>Develop integrated lesson targets aligned to the unit plan</li><li>Outline instructional strategies and approaches to support content learning and language acquisition</li></ul>                                          |
| **Planning for Differentiation**                        | <p></p><ul><li>Review key elements of differentiated instruction </li><li>Explore differentiated instruction strategies and add specific strategies to current units</li></ul>                                                            |