There is a lot that goes into creating a successful MassSTEP curriculum. The idea is to seamlessly integrate and contextualize academic skills, workforce preparation activities, and workforce training into a curriculum that meets the needs of both students and employers. Some find that easier said than done!
This session has been designed to provide your program with curriculum strategies and examples, as well as the opportunity to receive feedback on your MassSTEP integrated learning objectives.
- Any MassSTEP team member who plays a role in planning, developing, or improving the MassSTEP program design and curriculum
This professional development activity/course is designed for:
An integrated curriculum is essential for addressing and integrating the three required components of the MassSTEP program. Even more specifically, writing a Single Set of Learning Objectives (SSLO) is an exercise that reminds us that curriculum development is a collaborative process.
Based on requests from current MassSTEP programs, this interactive session will guide you through a process of evaluating and refining your MassSTEP learning objectives through presentation, activities, and feedback.
Format & Requirements: This course consists of one 1.5-hour live session, approximately two hours of independent work, and one optional hour of coaching. The total estimated time commitment is 3.5 hours.
- Session 1: Virtual session on Zoom (4/8/26, 1:30–3 p.m.)
- Independent activities in Canvas (4/8/26–4/17/26)
Access & Support: You will receive instructions for accessing the synchronous sessions via Zoom and course materials in Canvas from Sovanna Carnell Guyon from the SABES Program Support Team. If you need technical assistance to access the course or course features, please contact Sovanna at sovanna_carnellguyon@worlded.org.
Can’t join us for this course? Check out the upcoming MassSTEP sharing group meetings:
- Feb. 10, 2026, 1-2:30 p.m.
- The challenges of meeting MassSTEP expectations: Outcomes, program requirements, and feasibility
- Mar. 11, 2026, 1-2:30 p.m.
- MassSTEP Data Outcomes: Program design for outcomes, challenges with outcomes, and follow-up
- Apr. 14, 2026, 1-2:30 p.m.
- MassSTEP as a Career Pathway: Designing or improving programs to set learners up for success in the workforce
- May 18, 2026, 1-2:30 p.m.
- Expanding opportunities for earning while in a MassSTEP program: Partnerships, braided funding, and other options to explore
- Define the key components for developing a Single Set of Learning Objectives (SSLO)
- Improve existing examples of objectives so that they integrate the three required components of a MassSTEP program
- Locate and use resources to support your curriculum development and improvement
Upon completion of this professional development activity/course, you will be able to:
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