Spring 2026 ASPIRE Semester 1, Course 6: Standards & Curriculum

ASPIRE Semester 1, Course 6
January 20th, 2026

This course examines the alignment of educational standards, curriculum frameworks, and instructional design across three certification tracks—P–3, K–6, and Secondary—to prepare pre-service teachers for evidence based, standards aligned teaching. Candidates will analyze grade appropriate content standards (e.g., Early Childhood, Common Core, state frameworks), identify coherent instructional units, and apply assessment strategies tailored to their chosen track. Through field-based and reflective practice, participants will examine the elements of rigorous, developmentally responsive, and culturally inclusive curriculum aligned with professional teaching standards and apply this knowledge to their school/district-required curriculum. Standards addressed: NJ Professional Standards for Teachers 4, 7; CAEP R1.3; INTASC 4, 7

ELIGIBILITY

Only candidates who have: 1) earned a CE, 2) successfully completed the 50-Hour Pre-Professional Component, and 3) are currently employed as a full-time teacher of record are eligible to enroll.

NOTE: EACH applicant must complete the Google form as part of their official entrance into the ASPIRE to Teach program. ASPIRE to Teach is required to collect student identification information that corresponds with the applicant’s NJDOE professional account (via NJEdCert). This information must be completed for initial registration by each applicant.

PLEASE ONLY COMPLETE THIS FORM ONE TIME FOR YOUR FIRST COURSE in the ASPIRE program, NOT at every course. ASPIRE To Teach Application Information

The ASPIRE to Teach experience

ASPIRE to Teach offers an online program experience with an assigned ASPIRE Lead Instructor (ALI) who is a veteran educator and provides guidance, direction, and feedback in each course. During Fall and Spring terms, ASPIRE candidates also participate in with Professional Learning Community (PLC) Saturday Sessions (8:30am-1:30pm) that occur twice each term (2 PLCs in Fall, 2 PLCs in Spring). During the Summer terms, there are no PLC Saturday Sessions (alternate assignments replace the PLC content).

ASPIRE to Teach focuses on Universal Design for Learning, High-Leverage Practices, and Relationship-Driven Instruction. ASPIRE Lead Instructors (ALIs) support candidates in meeting the New Jersey Professional Standards for Teachers through online learning experiences, video coaching, PLC meetings, and personalized support.

Dates

January 20th, 2026

Pricing

$400.00

Refunds

Typically no refunds are allowed. For inquiries, please contact the ASPIRE to Teach administrative team, aspiretoteach@rowan.edu.

Have Questions?

Contact The ASPIRE to Teach administrative team, aspiretoteach@rowan.edu.