Contemporary Curriculum Leadership

Michael Fisher, Steven Weber

Contemporary Curriculum Leadership: Illustrated Handbook is a practical guide for instructional leaders, curriculum designers, and teachers to help them navigate the complexities of curriculum creation, alignment, and implementation in today’s rapidly changing educational landscape. Drawing on decades of combined experience and in alignment with the Professional Standards for Educational Leadership (PSEL), this book aims to equip leaders and teachers with strategies and tools that promote contemporary learning. Curriculum leadership is often isolated, complex work, and the goal here is to take something that is potentially nebulous and make it more intentional through structured discussions and actions. This book will assist schools with:

🚀 Promoting conversations and actions for contemporary learning.

🚀 Equipping education leaders and curriculum designers with strategies and tools.

🚀 Enhancing instructional and assessment practices for contemporary learners.

This book presents six Hallmark Practices designed to foster meaningful conversations around instruction, emphasizing the importance of curriculum cultures. By facilitating conversations and providing tools like the Continuum of Practices and the Leadership Style Matrix, this book supports the development of a dynamic curriculum ecosystem where teaching and learning are constantly discussed and upgraded for maximum impact on contemporary learners. Ultimately, the goal is to empower leaders and teachers to develop high-quality, engaging learner experiences that truly prepare students for the world they will graduate into.

“Unlock the potential of your students and educators with this hands-on handbook for contemporary learning. Bridging curriculum design, leadership, and modern practices, Fisher and Weber offer a clear path in a digestible manner to foster collaboration, measure impact, and build a thriving, future-focused educational environment.”

– Allison Zmuda

Author, International Curriculum Consultant, Co-Director of Institute for Habits of Mind

“Fisher and Weber’s fresh approach to developing contemporary curriculum is packed with visually appealing illustrations and cracking language. This book will motivate faculties and leadership teams to take creative and rigorous action.”

– Dr. Heidi Hayes Jacobs

Author, Speaker, International Curriculum Expert