
Course Overview
Unlock the full potential of your high-ability learners regardless of what subject or grade level you teach! Join us for a hands-on, multi-session workshop series on Curriculum Compactingโa high-impact instructional strategy designed to streamline learning for advanced students. Through five live Zoom meetings and supported classroom implementation, you will learn how to identify students who have already mastered core content, eliminate redundant coursework, and replace it with engaging enrichment activities that truly challenge them. Participants can earn up to 9 gifted professional development hours by combining live session time with applied, independent classroom practice.
Key Outcomes
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Identify Student Mastery: Assess and determine which students have already met grade-level standards prior to instruction.
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Eliminate Redundant Instruction: Efficiently streamline and compact existing curricula to make room for deeper learning opportunities.
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Design High-Impact Enrichment: Develop challenging, high-interest extension activities that foster critical thinking and advanced skill growth.
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Implement in Real-Time: Apply compacting strategies directly within your classroom between sessions and reflect on outcomes alongside peers.
Course Details
๐ Date: 9/29/26 | 10/13/26 | 10/27/26 | 11/17/26 | 12/8/26ย
โฐ Time: 3:30 PM โ 4:15 PM
๐ Location: Virtual (Zoom link will be provided prior to the first session)
๐ฅ Audience: Educators of any grade level or subject area
๐ฏ Grade Band: Kโ12
๐ฃ๏ธ Facilitator: Amanda Haney (ahaney@escwr.org)
- Teacher: Amanda Haney