OpenCurriculum
OpenCurriculum, based in Mountain View, CA, provides a comprehensive platform for K-12 teachers and administrators to create, manage, and align lesson plans and curricula with educational standards.
Y-Combinator Batch
OpenCurriculum is part of the Y-Combinator W14 batch. This affiliation with Y-Combinator places the company among a community of startups that are provided with resources, funding, and mentorship to facilitate growth and innovation. Y-Combinator is renowned for its rigorous selection process and for helping startups scale effectively.
Services for K-12 Schools and Districts
OpenCurriculum offers a comprehensive platform designed to address the needs of K-12 schools and districts. The platform provides tools for curriculum mapping, planning, and standards alignment, enabling educators to create high-quality, differentiated lesson plans. Administrators can leverage these tools to organize instructional resources and assess curriculum alignment to Common Core and other standards. The platform also includes real-time district-wide search, allowing for efficient access to instructional materials.
Lesson Planning and Integration with Google Calendar
K-12 teachers utilizing OpenCurriculum can benefit from the tool's integration with Google Calendar for lesson planning. This feature allows teachers to seamlessly incorporate their lesson plans into their daily schedules, enhancing organization and ensuring they stay on track. The platform supports the import of existing curricula and content, streamlining the process of curriculum development and modification.
Access to Open Educational Resources
OpenCurriculum provides users with access to a wide array of open educational resources. These resources can be incorporated into lesson plans and curricula, offering educators a diverse pool of materials to enhance instructional quality. The platform's search functionality enables teachers and administrators to efficiently find supplementary educational materials that align with their instructional goals.
Collaboration and Feedback Features
OpenCurriculum includes features to facilitate collaboration and feedback within curriculum plans. Educators and administrators can collaborate on curriculum development, sharing insights and feedback directly within the platform. This feature promotes a collaborative environment, enhancing the quality of instructional materials through collective input. Additionally, the platform's permission management allows administrators to control access to resources, ensuring that content is shared appropriately.
Professional Development and Training Services
OpenCurriculum offers professional development and training services to support curriculum teams, leaders, and teachers. These services are designed to help educators effectively utilize the platform and its features, enhancing their ability to create and manage curricula. Additionally, implementation and integration services are provided to assist with the migration of existing data and curriculum setup, ensuring a smooth transition to the OpenCurriculum platform.