K–12 Curriculum Development, Instructional Design, and Professional Development Services

Supporting schools in Wisconsin and nationwide

Supporting K–12 Schools Through Instructional Complexity and Capacity Constraints

K-12 schools are navigating increasing instructional complexity as educators support diverse learners and integrate technology with limited time and capacity. Learning Experience Strategist Services partners with districts, schools, and teachers to deliver practical curriculum development, instructional design, and professional learning that strengthens instructional quality and improves student learning without adding staff or increasing workload.

How Learning Experience Strategist Services Help Schools Address Instructional and Capacity Challenges

  • Helping teachers use educational technology and AI tools in meaningful, manageable ways that enhance instruction, engage learners, and support instructional planning without adding complexity or stress.

  • Designing instruction that supports a wide range of learning styles, abilities, and accessibility needs through Universal Design for Learning, differentiation, and personalized learning strategies.

  • Equipping educators with practical strategies to create productive, engaging learning environments that support both academic learning and student well-being.

  • Building transferable instructional skills, strengthening confidence and sense of purpose, and sustaining long-term effectiveness.

Alongside these focus areas, additional needs are supported through flexible, contract-based services that partner with K-12 schools to support educators and meet districts where they are.

K–12 Curriculum Development, Instructional Design, and Professional Learning Services

Learning Experience Strategist Services partners with K–12 districts, schools, and educators as a strategic curriculum development, instructional design, and professional learning consultant, drawing on over 25 years of experience in K–12 education to support schools without adding permanent staff or increasing workload.

  • Curriculum Specialist Services: Actionable Recommendations

    Clear, practical guidance educators and leaders can apply immediately in classrooms, teams, and curriculum work.

    Consulting engagements are personalized to your goals and may focus on one or more of the areas below.

    • Curriculum Design, Alignment, and Review
      Personalized consulting sessions to align, design, refine, or evaluate curriculum units and High-Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM) to meet student needs and learning outcomes.

    • Outcomes, Assessment, and Objective Alignment
      Targeted support to align learning outcomes, assessments, and instructional objectives so curriculum is clear, intentional, and instructionally sound.

    • Integrating Technology and AI to Strengthen Instruction
      Practical strategies for using educational technology and AI tools in meaningful, manageable ways that enhance instruction, engage learners, and support instructional planning without adding complexity or stress.

    • Designing Instruction for Diverse Learners
      Guidance on applying Universal Design for Learning, differentiation, and personalized learning strategies to support a wide range of learning styles, abilities, and accessibility needs.

    • Classroom Management and Student Engagement Strategies
      Actionable approaches that help educators create productive, engaging learning environments that support both academic learning and student well-being.

  • Whether you need a curriculum developer, an instructional designer, or an online learning developer, I offer those services and provide clear, actionable deliverables designed to help you implement engaging and impactful learning experiences for your students.

    Essential Package - Curriculum Developer 

    I work with teachers and school leaders to create the overall project structure to define and align what students should learn.  

    Includes:

    • L.E.S.S. Alignment Framework

    • Summative Evaluation Rubrics

    Enhanced Package - Curriculum Developer and Instructional Designer

    This package offers both the what (curriculum framework) and how (instructional framework) for your project. First, the project’s curriculum framework is developed. Then, it is used to create the instructional framework, Lesson Planning S.T.E.P.S. The framework is focused on applying learning theories and evidence-based instructional strategies to create engaging educational experiences in the K-12 setting.

    Includes:

    • Everything in the Essential Package

    • Lesson Planning S.T.E.P.S. 

    • Instructional Templates (e.g., Reflection Logs, Muddiest Point)

    Comprehensive Package - Curriculum Developer, Instructional Designer, and Online Learning Developer

    A complete learning experience with ready-to-use digital instructional tools.

    Includes:

    • Everything in the Enhanced Package

    • Customized, Digital Instructional Materials (e.g., e-learning activities, case studies)

  • The professional development specialist services offered include the design and delivery of interactive, immediately applicable learning workshops. Available virtually or in person. Professional development sessions are customized to your goals and may include topics such as:

    • Foundations of Instructional Design for Stronger Instruction

    • Using the Learning Cycle to Design Intentional Lessons

    • Designing Learning Experiences That Increase Engagement and Understanding

    • Designing for All Learners: Practical UDL and Differentiation Strategies

    • Teaching Smarter, Not Harder: Using Technology and AI to Support Instruction

    • Teaching With Purpose: Instructional Practices That Support Long-Term Effectiveness

    Contact me to create a proposal tailored to your professional development needs.

Let’s talk about how flexible, contract-based curriculum and professional learning services can support your educators, students, and school initiatives while respecting time and capacity.

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