Curriculum Mapping and its dividends is technologically dependent on a database that can be analyzed for success. The analysis of that data create the pathways to the true benefits of mapping. It is the development of the technology that has made Curriculum Mapping possible today - it really is not a "new" idea.

The type of technology selected needs to be flexible enough to meet current and future mapping goals. The following links to company sites provide the technology pursuant to mapping. Most web-based companies will send a representative to your school to demonstrate the program. Demonstrations are also available at conferences or curriculum mapping professional development events.

LSA is prepared to provide implementation and training on the software selected.

Mapping Source:

Commercial Vendors:

Collaborative Learning Inc. (Curriculum Mapper)

The Curriculum Mapper(tm) is a web-based mapping system and developed by classroom teachers and administrators. It allows teachers to easily input curricular data as well as attach lesson plans, rubrics, etc. to any part of their maps. Mapper is an excellent program that was developed by outstanding educators. The search engine and school overview provide a simple interface to align curriculum, share best practices, and create a variety of custom reports for both administrators and teachers. To request a free, 21-day trial of The Curriculum Mapper(tm)

Performance Pathways (TechPaths)

A Curriculum Mapping System. Data entry of curriculum map elements contains such as essential questions, contents, skills, assessments, and lessons. It has search and share features to enhance collaborations among teachers when developing maps. The information entered by teachers provides numerous reports to aid administrators in understanding the curriculum as implemented by teachers in their schools and district as they attempt to align to standards. Techpaths is a new version that has moved to a new level based on a prior tool called Curriculum Compass. Techpaths makes curriculum alignment, revision and review easier.

Rubicon International (Atlas Curriculum Mapping)

Atlas is a Web application designed to electronically encompass the process of curriculum mapping to facilitate collaboration among teachers across subjects, grades and schools. Its extensions go beyond just recording and reporting, to the sharing of curriculum strategies with administrators, superintendents, boards of trustees and parents. Rubicon personnel are noted for being skilled at listening to the needs of their clients. Armed with the most current and enhanced curriculum data, educators and administrators alike are empowered to advance and improve the learning experience of all their students on a continuum.

Seacliff Education Solutions (CurricuPLAN)

CurriculPLAN is a web based curriculum mapping and instructional content management solution that provides online access for educators to participate in an online community focused on the development of high quality instruction with the common goal of increasing student achievement.

School Software Group (BuildYourOwnCurriculum)

The Santa Rosa County Schools in Florida link to http://www.santarosa.k12.fl.us/odyssey/

This district has developed their own software program for mapping called the Odyssey Curriculum Mapping Tool: Once there, anyone can view their published maps by clicking on "Search for Curriculum Maps." At that point, select a school, then a teacher, etc.