Curriculum Design Roadmap

The complete guide to helping elementary music teachers plan curriculum with ease.

The course is open for regular enrollment OR... Enroll in the VIP option (only 5 spots available for each cohort) to receive lifetime access to the course, a personal curriculum and lesson planning audit, and a coaching call with Jessica.

In this course, you will go from feeling OVERWHELMED WITH PLANNING LESSONS EACH WEEK to feeling EXCITED TO SHOW UP TO WORK EACH DAY, and experience A NEW JOY AND PASSION FOR TEACHING ELEMENTARY MUSIC BECAUSE YOU’VE DESIGNED A CLASSROOM THAT YOU LOVE!

If you're…

wanting to successfully plan relevant lessons for any student or grade level
ready to confidently design a curriculum that works for you and your students
overwhelmed when it comes to planning lessons and designing curriculum

Then, you need the Curriculum Design Roadmap

➡️Think about how it would feel to go from feeling frustrated to successful when you sit down to plan lessons each week.

➡️Imagine how you'll grow as a teacher because you're teaching with confidence.

➡️Think about what will happen when you realize you are expert enough to design your own curriculum.

LISTEN TO THIS CDR STUDENT'S STORY:

SEE WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING...

"I was lost with lesson planning and had no curriculum at my school. After learning from Jessica, I went from trying to reinvent the wheel every year to planning with ease."

-Renee, Elementary Music Teacher

"I felt like I was all over the place with planning and would just from one idea to the next. I'm so grateful I'm now able to focus and be more efficient with my time."

-Ashley, Elementary Music Teacher

Your Instructor

Jessica Peresta

Jessica holds a Bachelors of Music Education degree from Oral Roberts University and a Masters in Educational Technology degree from the University of Arkansas. Jessica is passionate about teaching music, curriculum design, mentoring and coaching music educators, and providing ongoing professional development for music teachers around the world. Her passion for this started after her experience of starting an music program from scratch at an inner city elementary school in Tulsa, OK. Over the 7 years there, she went from having no resources or teaching materials to helping her students develop a love and passion for learning music.

Now, she teaches PK3-4th grade music at The Hill School as well as being the founder and CEO of The Domestic Musician, LLC, the Curriculum Design Roadmap course, the HARMONY membership site, and The Elementary Music Teacher Blueprint course. She's also the host of The Elementary Music Teacher podcast, the author of the book "Make A Note: What You Really Need To Know About Teaching Elementary Music", on the teacher advisory board at Teacher Vision, and the professional development coordinator for F-flat Books.

This course is closed for enrollment.

The course is open for regular enrollment OR... Enroll in the VIP option (only 5 spots available for each cohort) to receive lifetime access to the course, a personal curriculum and lesson planning audit, and a coaching call with Jessica.

Course Curriculum

Curriculum Design Roadmap Intro

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Module 1: Understanding Curriculum Design

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Module 2: Backwards and Long Range Planning

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Module 3: Organizing Your Teaching Content

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Google Drive Starter Kit Bonus Resource

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Module 4: Planning for Different Grade Levels

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Integrating Technology into the Music Classroom Bonus Resource

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Module 5: Assessment Ideas that Work

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Curriculum Design Roadmap Outro

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Along with the course modules, you'll receive these amazing bonuses as well...

Frequently Asked Questions

When does the course start and finish?

The course is 5 weeks long. We'll go through each of the modules 1 week at a time. Look at the Curriculum Design Roadmap calendar for all of the details you'll want to know. You can find that right here... https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0?cid=MjAwMDVkYjdmYzVmOWYzMjUyNzMzMGQ3NWE5NGE4NTE0YWEwYmJhZjJhYWIxNWQzNDIyMTcxNmE5ZTI4MTAwYkBncm91cC5jYWxlbmRhci5nb29nbGUuY29t

How long do I have access to the course?

How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own. And guess what? When there are updates or new bonuses added, you'll always get access to them. And, when the course opens up for enrollment again for a new cohort, you can go through it right along with the new students. The course modules will relock right before any of the launches, but will stay unlocked between each launch. You'll be notified of this ahead of time so you're aware.

What if I am unhappy with the course?

We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 7 days and we will give you a full refund.

Will Curriculum Design Roadmap really help me to design lessons in less time?

Absolutely! After going through the course, you'll be able to lesson plan in a more seamless process. Gone will be the days of staying after school late and working on the weekends. If you put in the work during these next 5 weeks, you WILL see huge results.

What if I already use a set curriculum. Will this course still be helpful?

Yes it will. Curriculum Design Roadmap isn't telling you to use one set curriculum (and isn't a curriculum either), but it DOES help you use what you have more effectively and will help you take the guess work out of what to teach each week.

I'm not great at creating curriculum. What if I can't do this?

The truth is, none of us are great curriculum developers. It's a skill that you grow better at with practice and with the right training. What sets Curriculum Design Roadmap apart from any other training is it gives you a step by step process in how to create the curriculum that you need.

I'm super busy. How much time do I need to invest in the course each week?

This answer completely depends on you, friend. The modules have been created with you, the teacher, in mind. With that said, you can completely listen to the lesson audio or watch them. Although the lessons are pretty easy and quick to consume, I advise you spend at least an hour or two each week doing the homework. This course isn't just about watching lessons, but it's about helping you to implement what you're learning as well.

Can I use a school purchase order?

Yes! If you want to enroll with a purchase order, you can enroll by emailing me at [email protected] and I'll give you the details about how this works and will help you enroll!

Do I get a PD certificate to use towards my state licensing requirements?

I will absolutely provide a PD certificate at the completion of the course if you request one. This is up to your district if they'll approve the hours, so check with your admin or supervisor about this.

Is the course self paced?

During the course, each module is unlocked one week at a time according to the CDR calendar. You'll work through the material on your own time and at your own pace. If you can't keep up with the pacing each week, you can go through the modules on your own time after they're all unlocked. The modules will relock before the next launch, but you'll be able to go through them for 3 months before they relock and then you'll have complete access to everything again then.

Hey friend,

Creating a curriculum takes time. Unfortunately, it's not an overnight fix. But with that said, it is completely possible to create ease in planning, so you can enjoy teaching again.

When I started in my elementary music career, my school had no music program for the last 7 years. Not only that, I had no curriculum to follow and was just kind of left on my little island (or classroom) to figure it all out on my own.

Through A LOT of trial and error, I realized I had to make this thing called teaching elementary music work. So, I created a curriculum map, slowly found songs and activities to teach to the concepts and standards, and began backwards planning. What I DIDN'T realize throughout this process was that I was actually simplifying the lesson planning process totally unintentionally.

When I talked to other music educators at workshops or conferences and heard how long they were staying at school to plan each week, my jaw hit the floor. I had no idea that what I was doing wasn't the norm.

Now, it's my goal to help YOU, music teacher, also simplify lesson planning using the same strategies I used when I was in my music room so many years ago. After earning my Masters in Educational Technology, I realized that instructional design strategies are also part of curriculum design, and BAM... the idea for this course was born.

If you're ready to stop running on the never ending hamster wheel of lesson planning and moving puzzle pieces around to figure out when in the school year to teach what, I can't wait to help you.

I'm so excited to meet you and to cheer you on in Curriculum Design Roadmap!

Jessica

This course is closed for enrollment.

The course is open for regular enrollment OR... Enroll in the VIP option (only 5 spots available for each cohort) to receive lifetime access to the course, a personal curriculum and lesson planning audit, and a coaching call with Jessica.

One more thing...

It’s a dream of mine to make any of my courses or products free to you as a teacher. So, with that said, I want to provide some strategies, suggestions, and tips for you to pay for the membership site without digging into your own pocket.

As you’re looking at ways to help with the expenses of paying for the Harmony membership or any other professional development, you might need to talk to your administrator about funding.

So, I've created this PDF that provides a list of ways to get funding, but also a letter to provide to your administration or district.

-Jessica