Inclusive AI StrategiesAccessibility Isn’t Optional
WCAG 2.2 AA compliance and Universal Design for Learning are legal and ethical obligations. Most curriculum has never been evaluated against these standards at the indicator level.
Curriculum Assessment Services
Research-grounded, equity-centered evaluation of K–12 curriculum across 13 dimensions, giving you a clear picture of what’s working, what’s missing, and where to invest effort for the greatest impact on learners.
Why This Matters
Curriculum Doesn’t Fail Students in Obvious Ways
The most consequential gaps in curriculum are often invisible. A course can meet content standards on paper and still leave students without accessible materials, culturally relevant connections, or assessments that actually measure thinking. These gaps compound across a semester, disproportionately affecting students who are already underserved.
Most curriculum review processes focus on content coverage. They check whether topics are present but not whether the design of the learning experience is equitable, rigorous, or accessible. That leaves schools investing in materials that look complete but underperform where it counts.
Equity Is Structural
Culturally responsive design, asset-based framing, and anti-racist pedagogy require intentional architecture. Representation that is present but shallow does not serve students.
AI Changed the Landscape
Curriculum designed before generative AI lacks integrity frameworks, AI-resistant assessment strategies, and clear policies. Students and educators need guidance that most materials do not yet provide.
Rigor Needs Calibration
Cognitive demand should follow a deliberate distribution across Webb’s Depth of Knowledge levels. Without measurement, “rigor” is aspirational rather than verifiable.
What I Evaluate
13 Research-Grounded Dimensions
Each dimension is scored on a 4-point rubric (Not Present, Emerging, Developing, Exemplary) with multiple indicators. This is not a checklist. It is a calibrated evaluation that accounts for your grade band, subject area, instructional setting, and student population.
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Course Architecture & Navigation
Structure, organization, module design, weekly cadence, naming conventions, and course support systems.
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Accessibility & Compliance
WCAG 2.2 AA, UDL principles, alt text, captions, screen reader compatibility, keyboard navigation.
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Culturally Responsive & Anti-Racist Design
Asset-based framing, equity language, diverse representation across identity dimensions, equitable policies.
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SEL Integration
CASEL competency mapping, SAFE implementation, warm demander pedagogy, embedded (not add-on) practice.
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Assessment Design
Multiple formats, scaffolded choice, transparent rubrics, revision cycles, AI-resistant strategies, DOK distribution.
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Standards Alignment
Content-to-standard mapping, learning target format, objective-activity-assessment alignment, NSQ or QM evaluation.
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AI Integration & Integrity
Transparent AI policy, responsible use guidance, process evidence requirements, consistency across expectations.
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OER & Copyright Compliance
Creative Commons licensing, proper attribution, Fair Use application, license compatibility, source quality.
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Instructional Design Quality
Naming conventions, page design, direct instruction strategies, logical sequencing, UDL integration, scaffolding.
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Multilingual Learner Supports
Vocabulary pre-teaching, Tier 2/3 language, sentence frames, translanguaging, language objectives, asset framing.
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Cognitive Rigor
Webb’s DOK distribution, progression scaffolding, summative assessment demand, complexity over volume.
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Technology Integration
ISTE Standards alignment, creation over consumption, WCAG-accessible tools, cost equity, data privacy.
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Content Stewardship
Source verification, currency, misconception identification, multiple perspectives, maintenance systems, AI transparency.
What You Receive
Two Comprehensive Deliverables
Quantitative Scorecard (Excel)
A color-coded workbook with indicator-level scores across all evaluated dimensions.
- Summary dashboard with all 13 dimension scores at a glance
- Detailed sheets for each dimension with individual indicator ratings and evidence
- Color coding: green (Exemplary), yellow (Developing), orange (Emerging), red (Not Present)
- Priority recommendations ranked by impact
Narrative Report (Word)
A qualitative analysis written in an asset-based, invitational tone with specific, actionable guidance.
- Executive summary with top three priorities
- Dimension-by-dimension strengths, growth areas, and recommendations
- Cross-cutting themes spanning multiple dimensions
- Identification of what is missing from the curriculum entirely
Flexible Service Options
Assessment Modes
The right approach depends on the scope of the curriculum and what you need to learn. All three modes use the same research-grounded rubric and produce the same deliverable types.
Full Assessment
All 13 dimensions evaluated in a single engagement. Best for a single unit, a short course, or a newly developed curriculum you want thoroughly vetted.
Most CommonStaged Assessment
Unit-by-unit evaluation across multiple sessions, synthesized into a comprehensive final report. Best for full-year courses or large curriculum adoptions.
Deep DiveFocused Review
Evaluation of specific dimensions only, such as Accessibility, Standards Alignment, or AI Integration. Fast and targeted for known areas of concern.
TargetedHow It Works
The Assessment Process
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1
Context Gathering
I begin by understanding your instructional setting (online, hybrid, face-to-face), grade band, subject area, standards framework, student population needs, and what questions you most want answered.
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2
Curriculum Upload and Analysis
You provide your curriculum materials in any format: lesson plans, syllabi, scope and sequence documents, assessments, rubrics, LMS exports. I evaluate everything against the 13-dimension framework, calibrated to your context.
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Scoring and Evidence Documentation
Each indicator is scored with specific evidence from your materials. I identify not just what scores low but why, and I document what is missing entirely, including gaps that a simple rubric check would overlook.
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Deliverable Generation
You receive your scorecard and narrative report. Recommendations are concrete, prioritized by impact, and framed as invitations, because the goal is to build capacity, not to judge.
My Approach to Feedback
Asset-Based, Always
Every assessment begins by identifying what the curriculum does well. Gaps are framed as opportunities, not failures. Recommendations connect directly to student impact, and every one includes a concrete, actionable next step. I communicate high expectations for what the curriculum can become while honoring the work already invested in it.
I never use deficit language. I frame growth areas as invitations: “Consider...” or “One approach might be...” rather than directives. This approach builds trust, supports teacher agency, and makes it more likely that recommendations lead to meaningful change.
Ready to See What Your Curriculum Can Become?
Whether you’re adopting new materials, revising existing courses, or preparing for a quality review, a research-grounded assessment gives you the clarity to invest effort where it matters most for learners.
Most full assessments are delivered in 2 to 4 weeks. Pricing depends on scope; bring your course to a free 30-minute conversation for a quote.