If you're interested in learning more about how I started my curriculum business, be sure to check out this video 👉 ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-CNKhNN3F5sM.html
Hi Crystal! Thanks for watching. I am so excited that this information has helped you begin your journey as a curriculum developer!! Best of luck to you.
This video answered so many questions I had and more! I am still interested in pursuing Curriculum development as a career! However, I am a little nervous. This video showed me I am on the right track, but I have to shake off my nerves and put myself out there! Thank you so much!
Hi Zaire! Thank you for watching the video and taking time to comment. As you are getting started on your journey into curriculum, it is important for you to believe in yourself and your abilities. You have the training and skills you need to be successful, you just have to believe that you can be successful! 💜 If you haven't already, you may also want to watch this other video on my channel where I share how I started my curriculum business and more tips for others who are looking to get started. You can find it here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-CNKhNN3F5sM.html
One of my goals is to work with Latin American companies to support teachers and students in that region. Thanks for the great tips you have provided, very realistic.
Hi Eliette! Thanks for watching and commenting. Your goal is definitely achievable! I've been contracting for a company for several years that allows me to write English language curriculum for Spanish-speaking countries. If you follow all of the tips I shared in this video, you can definitely do the same. Good luck!
Thank you! Very informative. I have been in the classroom for over 20 years and plan on transitioning into curriculum writing when I leave the classroom in the near future. I wish you all the best in your career and health!
Hi Joanne! Thanks for watching and for your support. I love what I get to do today. I always encourage anyone who loves curriculum and instruction too to go for it!
Good evening. I watched your two videos about the must-do's and must-knows when pursuing a career as a curriculum developer. I have always believed that people's paths cross for a reason. And now I see why I've been drawn to your videos. As you know from the comments I've made for your other videos, much of what you have shared is very helpful to me. I didn't know until now that you are a curriculum developer. I have a M.S. Degree in Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment that I earned 7 years ago in hopes of working at the various public school districts in that capacity. My bachelor's degree is in Exceptional Education and I'm certified in Elementary Education, Middle Grades English and English 9 - 12. I also have a business degree. With that said, I plan to retire in the next three years and I'd like to continue writing curriculum in other areas aside from TPT. I'd like your input on my chances of establishing a connection with a curriculum company and some company's you would suggest.
Hi Michelle! I am excited to hear that you are interested in a career in curriculum development! There are a lot of opportunities available for people who are creative and passionate about helping teachers and students. I am unable to share lists of my clients and curriculum companies that I work with. I sign non-disclosure agreements for most projects and have to be cautious about what I share due to those agreements. If you are interested in getting started, I recommend that you do what I shared in this video by getting onto job sites and websites for curriculum companies that you are interested in working for, and searching for jobs. As I mention in this video, it does take a lot of time in the beginning to find jobs and build relationships, but it does get much easier with time. If you're willing to put in the work up front, you can definitely find curriculum jobs and be successful in this field!
@@Vestals21stCenturyClassroom Thanks. I completely understand your position and I will pursue the steps you have advised in the videos. I'm really passionate about what I do and have always felt that I could and would reach more students and teachers by spreading my wings. Thanks again.
@@literacyartbyiris7183 I can tell you are excited and passionate. You can definitely be successful if you're willing to work hard for what you want. Best of luck to you on your curriculum journey! I hope my videos can be a resource to you as move forward.
I appreciate your insight and expertise--it's been very eye-opening for someone who is attempting to transition from the classroom for so many years at the elementary level in So Cal.
Great informative video! I am currently pursuing my Bachelor's degree in Early Elementary Education. I am pretty confident that I will be successful in become a curriculum developer due to my previous time in the military which included developing/implementing new policies, working alone, and lots of research. I look forward to watching more of your videos and learning from you. Wishing you much success!
This has definitely given me a good idea of some of the things I would be going through as a curriculum developer. I think it would be a great fit for me and a great use of my best teaching skills. I feel like my strengths lie in curriculum, especially when given the time to focus on it and make it work for my class. My struggles come with managing behaviors and teaching high quality lessons at the same time. My ADD makes me hyper focus on the act of teaching content and struggle to manage behaviors and engagement at the same time. Now if we could get a video called "Day in the life of a curriculum developer" I would be thrilled.
Yes to all! Especially feeling personally attacked by editing at first 😂 But students come first for sure. I'm so happy to have found your channel! As a fellow curriculum developer it's so cool to have a channel to watch ❤️
This was a very helpful video. I work for a small organization and I was just moved up from teaching to making the curriculum and its a little nerve-wracking. This video was helpful in understanding was coming to me. It helps to really hear that the curriculum makes a difference in childrens lives and that the feedback is to be productive and not condescending.
This is a great video! I recently left my teaching job and have an interview for a great company to be a curriculum developer. Your video solidified how much I want to get this job :) Any advice?
Hi Bonnie! Thanks for watching! Questions about how you research/plan/prepare content and the standards you will be working with almost always come up at curriculum interviews. Also, questions about any tech or programs you will be required to use are common. It is a good idea to research any programs or tech you know you will be using before the interview. Good luck in your interview!
Thank you so much for this video. I recently quit my job and planning to transition to becoming a Curriculum Planner. It was indeed a very useful video! Teachers Downtime - Arati Shenoy from Mumbai, India.
M a teacher here teaching Junior Secondary Science for 15 years. Back in 2016 i was promoted fulltime to a Curriculum Development Centre. Was relief i do not have to teach anymore and thinking i have more time now being a curriculum developer. Boy was i wrong! It is more hectic and stressful. Totally agree on the part where you mentioned there will be less vacation time. But do i love my new job? Totally a big YES! The sweat and stress is totally worth it. I love writing , creating resources and researching. So even with those extra workload i do not regret with my promotion. And also the pay is better than being a teacher.
Thanks for watching! I am excited to read that you are a curriculum developer too and wish you the best of luck in your curriculum journey! Being a curriculum developer is definitely a lot more work than most people think it is but, I agree, that it is all worth it.
@Chris Dent It took 15 years of teaching experience before i was transferred to the curriculum department. Mind you during those 15 years i was active in participating developing resources, textbooks and teachers support materials. for the nation. I do not have a Degree in curriculum development. Experiences is waay important than having a degree.
Hello! I started my own remote development business back in 2019 but have always had an issue with building a client base. I’m looking forward to diving deeper into your channel to see what I can find!
Hi Martha! Thanks for watching and commenting. Best of luck to you on your curriculum journey! You can learn more about my experience in curriculum development and how I got started with this video: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-CNKhNN3F5sM.html
Thanks for a very informative video. It gave a comprehensive insight into a career in curriculum development. Your journey seems very impressive and inspiring! I am a teacher and passionate about developing engaging and meaningful content and learning experiences, but don't know where to begin. Your video gave me a lot of tips and helpful insights. Thankyou!
This was such an inspirational video to watch. I like you have health issues and whenever I can I would like to transition from the classroom. I have been teaching Science for 7 years and am a former Scientist. Do you know know of any companies that I may apply to. Thanks for the encouragement.
Hi Shakira! Thanks for watching. I am unable to share my clients but there is a high demand for curriculum developers and assessment writers with backgrounds in science and STEM. If you follow all the steps I share in this video, you are sure to find something. Also, you may want to check out this other video on my channel where I share more about my story and exactly how I started my business👉 ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-CNKhNN3F5sM.html Best of luck to you in your curriculum journey!
When creating curriculum, who own's it? When you create it, can it be shared with multiple clients or once the client has it, is it their's and you can't sell it to anyone else?
Hi Danielle! That's a great question! Ownership of curriculum varies. When working with other companies, they will specify ownership of the content you create when you sign a contract. Typically, when creating for someone else, they have ownership of the work because they are compensating you for it. If you personally create curriculum and sell it, you can sell it to as many people as want because you own it. When creating your own curriculum, it is important to include copyright and terms of use information with your work so that the people you sell to know that they cannot redistribute your work.
@@Vestals21stCenturyClassroom Thank you. As I enter into this, I will have to make sure to create clear contractual arrangements. This is great information!
@@danielledrogalis2699 Yes, always make sure to read your contracts carefully before you sign and ask questions about anything you don't understand or that you disagree with. I can't stress that enough. Companies are always looking out for their best interests and it is important that you look out for yourself and your business. I've definitely turned down certain opportunities because I did not agree with the terms laid out in the contracts.
What national standards exist for developing curriculum for adult education, i.e., college-level courses or training courses for professionals in a given field? I’m not even sure if this is a dumb question, but I’d like some guidance on what standards I should for to ensure compliance with whatever may be applicable. Thank you in advance!
Thank you for this. I'm just starting my curriculum development career. Do you mind if I ask about how much does a curriculum developer make? Honestly, I have no idea how I am going to price my service.
Hi Cecilia! Thanks for watching! Honestly, the amount you can make as a curriculum developer varies greatly depending on experience, level of education, and quality of work. As I mentioned in this video and the video about how I started my curriculum business, in the beginning of your curriculum career, you will likely have to accept offers for less than you are worth in the beginning. As you gain more experience and grow your portfolio of work, you can start charging more and will get offers for bigger jobs. If you are interested in learning more about how I started my curriculum business, be sure to check out this other video on my channel where I share my complete story. You can find it here 👉 ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-CNKhNN3F5sM.html Good luck to you as you work to grow your curriculum business!
Hi Meghan, Thank you so much for making this video. I have been teaching for a few years, but I am ready to leave the classroom. I've been kind of depressed any time I think of not being able to get out of teaching. I've been looking into getting a Masters in curriculum development, but have been super worried that I will just be putting myself in a world I don't understand. This video helped me feel much better about my decision. One question- I know you talk about working as a contractor, and also for companies. Is there a way to only work for a company, or is this just how this field works? I am not sure I am ready or able to run my own company.
Hi! Thanks for watching and commenting! Yes, I know many people who just contract. It may be helpful to still pursue a Masters degree though. A lot of the companies I work with require a masters degree and valid teaching certificate.
Thank you so much! I found this extremely helpful as I plan the next step of my career. Almost everything checks out for me except perhaps the first point. As an ambivert, I don't think I could handle THAT much interpersonal isolation or lack of student interaction. There must be some sort of position to be had which is curriculum design - adjacent that requires direct testing or classroom observation & research; or teaching new curricula to educators. Or even more time consulting in person with legislators, school boards, companies, etc. Are you aware of any roles that would balance my love of metal-level edu research & creative (design) writing with my excellent coaching skills? Thank you much, in advance.
Hi! Thanks for watching and commenting! I have chosen to go the route of owning my own curriculum company, which does mean I am often working independently. If you are interested in curriculum jobs that would give you more interaction with others, I recommend applying for curriculum jobs within school districts or the DOE. In those positions, you are usually working alongside a team. Good luck!
Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. I am not sure I understand the question you are asking. Would you mind explaining your question a bit more. Most companies won't take on people to write curriculum for a subject that they are unexperienced in.
Thank you, this was a very insightful video. I was curious about what's the process for getting curriculum licensed and published so it can be available for schools? The curriculum I created has SEL framework.
Thank you so much for this video!❤ What softwares do you use? I'm creating a curriculum for a specific audience, spiritual/religious. Thanks so much.🙏🙏🙏
Awesome Video! I am not looking to become a curriculum developer, BUT I am looking to publish a curriculum that I’ve developed. How do I go about doing that?
Hi De'Erica! Thanks for watching and commenting. If you've written your own curriculum, I encourage you to self publish. If you go to a publisher, they are going to take a big chunk of your profits.
@@Vestals21stCenturyClassroom thank you for your awesome video and for all the helpful comments you've put out on your channel. I'm also interested in self publishing my own curriculum work - have you self published any of your curricula? Any suggestions or feedback on reliable platforms for self publishing? Ps. Happy 2022!!
Hello. This is a very informative video, thank you for it! I wanted to ask if you think it’d be possible to start a career in curriculum design/writing if I don’t have solid teaching experience?
Thanks for watching! I always recommend that educators spend at least two years in the classroom before moving into curriculum development. It is impossible to know what is truly helpful for teachers and students if you haven't been the person on the other side who is using and teaching curriculum on a daily basis.
Thanks, Laura! I hope this information is helpful if you are considering getting into curriculum development. If you ever have any additional questions, feel free to reach out!
Hi Meghan...Pls advice us on professional growth aspects in this field. Could you also please share books or links that we should refer to be updated with latest information. Thanks so much 😊
Hi! It is difficult to refer to just one resource as curriculum and teaching are constantly changing. Referring to a variety of sources is key/ I regularly check my state's DOE website for state trainings and professional development. I also regularly attend trainings offered by the companies that I work for. Keeping in constant contact with those who are in the classroom is also key.
Hi, Thank you far sharing your excellent details here. I am a PhD student in curriculum and sport pedagogy and would like to know your perspective on how our carrier will be in future. Second, do you think that we have to get higher education such as PhD if we want to be curriculum developer? Always happy to hear back from experts. thx.
Hi! Thanks for watching and commenting. While I do think a degree in education is necessary, I think the level of degree depends on what type of work you want to do in curriculum. I have found for many of the jobs I work on, at least a master's degree is needed.
Awesome Thank you so much! I looking to change my career from Teacher to curriculum writer for computer science for kids especially in the coding area. May I know what tool should I use or learn best strategies to write the curriculum? Is there a way I can volunteer somewhere to learn first?
Hi! Thanks for watching and congratulations on pursuing a career as a curriculum developer. I truly can't imagine doing anything else. I don't have any particular tools I used to learn, but it is helpful to know as many different practices and methodologies as possible because different companies/districts/schools, etc. all have specific ones they use. I recommend taking time to research as many practices and methodologies that relate to the content area you specialize in as possible. I also find having a strong understanding of child development and learning styles is key. Over the years, I have found that experience is the best teacher. When I started out, I always tried to work with and surround myself with people who were better than me. I learned so much just getting to work alongside them. Good luck to you!
I’m now a library media specialist. I’ve been out of the classroom for 4 years now. I’d love to attend a training on current teaching trends and strategies! Anyone know how I can do that?
Hi Hope! Thanks for watching and commenting. Curriculum development does not require any public speaking. Depending on the position, you may also do teacher trainings. But, this is not required and there are plenty of positions that do not require teacher trainings.
Thanks for watching and for the sweet comment! Yes, I do recommend that you get a teaching certificate in at least one state. Most curriculum and textbook companies require a teaching certificate and some experience in a classroom.
This depends on who the teacher edition is for. When working with textbook publishers, a template is always provided. When creating teacher editions for my own curriculum, I create everything myself.
@@generationx8876 Pay can vary by job and project. Expect to be paid less when starting out. But, as your experience grows and quality of work improves, your pay will increase.
@@Vestals21stCenturyClassroom What companies would you recommend? I’m searching to find a legitimate company online. Are you part of a group and take jobs with different companies? Or do you mainly work for one company?
@@generationx8876 Sorry, I am unable to share my client list. You can learn more about how I started my company and found clients by watching this video: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-CNKhNN3F5sM.html
Hi vestal...I want to know some basic strategies or tools to develope good content. I want to create content related to language. I would really appreciate your help.
@@sublabhatia Hi Subla! It is difficult to summarize how to write content in a single comment. In addition to this video, I describe many of the tools and strategies that I use to develop curriculum here on my RU-vid channel. I encourage you to subscribe to my channel so that you never miss any of the latest tools I am using or strategies that I share. Tomorrow, I will be sharing a video about getting published.
This sounds more like a pity party, whining about how hard being a teacher is. This whining is detrimental to the delivery of an otherwise good content.
Hi Saiby! Thank you for watching and leaving such a sweet comment. I just read your IG message. As I mention in this video, it takes time to get curriculum jobs in the beginning and you often have to start by taking jobs that do not pay as much until you build a reputation in the field. The big thing is to keep searching for and applying for jobs every day until you land something. I share all my tips for finding curriculum jobs in this video and in my video about how I became a curriculum developer. You can find the other video here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-CNKhNN3F5sM.html If you follow all the steps I share in these videos, you will find something although it might take time. Don't give up and believe in yourself! Anything is possible when you keep trying and believe you can make it happen.
@@Vestals21stCenturyClassroom Thank you so much for replying. I absolutely loved all the videos that I have watched till now. Trust me I am following just what you mentioned. I apply to jobs on a daily basis... I get rejection emails as well... but I know I will certainly find a match somewhere. I have some amazing resources in my material collection that I have created. I need to just put it out in open. Thank you so much for your positive feedback. You are a role model, seriously!!
I own my own curriculum company now (Vestal's 21st Century Classroom). As I state in this video, finding jobs is tough in the beginning but it gets easier with time if you are persistent. I have another video on my channel where I talk about how I got started. You can find it here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-CNKhNN3F5sM.html
