District Work
Curriculum Evaluation
Taking a Closer look…
Leveled Curriculum Evaluation means that we evaluate the curriculum document BEFORE we evaluate the implementation which needs done BEFORE we evaluate the revision processes.
The Levels of Curriculum Evaluation
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Evaluate the Document.
We begin by evaluating the written curriculum itself—looking closely at how well it aligns with your district’s values, standards, and student needs. This audit identifies strengths, gaps, and inconsistencies in structure, clarity, equity, and real-world relevance. It's a foundational review that reveals whether your curriculum is built to support meaningful learning.
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Evaluate the Implementation.
A strong curriculum on paper means little if it isn't showing up in classrooms. In this phase, we observe instruction, review lesson materials, and speak with educators to evaluate how well the curriculum is being implemented. We identify where the intended learning experiences break down—and where they come to life.
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Evaluate the Revision Process.
In the final phase, we partner with your team to revise and realign your curriculum based on insights from Levels 1 and 2. We guide your educators through a reflective process that centers equity, clarity, and student relevance—ensuring your curriculum evolves into a living tool that drives lasting impact.
Draft One Program
We will write a first draft of a new curriculum for you that is tailored specifically to your needs. Starting with a first draft of a curriculum ensures that it is aligned to state/national standards, includes long-term district/building goals, represents community values, and it is written with a clear academic tone that’s ready to use in the classroom. This process also saves district man hours for the initial writing which takes pressure off your teachers and leaders.
Leader Training
For you or your leaders:
Aligning Practices to Data
Learn about your own institution/system and align new and continuing practices to the new learning.
Supporting Alignment Now & Later
Learn more about current misalignments in your curriculum/program, ways to address them now, and how to recognize the path to future misalignments.
Aligning Teachers, Teacher Leaders, and Leaders
Determine how aligned your teachers, teacher leaders, and leaders are on a topic and learn how to leverage and increase that alignment.
On-Demand Professional Development
Reach out for a custom quote if these package options do not fit your needs
Professional Development
For your teachers:
Curriculum Aligned Planning
Learn new ways to approach and leverage your curriculum to make planning easier and faster.
Curriculum Aligned Engagment
Learn new ways to engage students using your curriculum as both anchor and road map.
Curriculum Aligned Management
Learn new ways to manage students, colleagues, and self-reflection while maintaining alignment to your curriculum.
Act 48 Approved Provider
All sessions meet PDE standards and support Danielson-aligned instructional improvement.
We Offer Pennsylvania-Based Curriculum Services
All prices are based on in-state work, our team needs time to learn new state systems of education; therefore, out-of-state fees will apply to those serving students outside Pennsylvania. For in-person services outside Lehigh or Northampton counties in Pennsylvania, travel costs will be included in your pricing package.
Act 48 Approved Provider
What are people saying?
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"Dr. Shimmel was able to “see through the haze” and help us to get our curriculum written in an extremely timely and professional manner."
— Teacher, Pennsylvania
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"Dr. Shimmel answered difficult questions, kept us focused through challenging conversations, provided support and coaching for effective implementation, and allowed us to interject our voice and expertise into the project."
— Department Chair, Pennsylvania
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"Having Dr. Shimmel be a neutral voice in our process was incredibly valuable and important - KEY actually."
— School Counselor, Pennsylvania