About
Heidi Hayes-Jacobs
Dr. Heidi Hayes Jacobs is internationally recognized for her seminal work in contemporary curriculum design, vertical mapping and modernizing responsive school environments. She prizes her work directly with schools in all settings of every kind, whether public, private, secular, sectarian, on-site, or virtual. Dr. Jacobs’s models on curriculum mapping world are the basis for software solutions used throughout the world. Dr. Jacobs is engaged in projects with a wide array of both national and international organizations and companies. The author of thirteen books including the best-selling Bold Moves for Schools: How We Create Remarkable Learning Environments (ASCD) with co-author, Marie Alcock. Dr. Jacobs is fully engaged in how professionals, learners, and families can make choices to best prepare students for the future.
Allison Zmuda
Allison Zmuda is an international education consultant specializing in long-term projects on curriculum, assessment, and instructional designs. She works with her clients to imagine learning experiences that are worthy of the pursuit for both students and educators, designing work that is relevant, meaningful, challenging, and appropriate. In addition to her consulting work, she has co-authored 11 books and has written numerous articles on curriculum design and personalized learning. She is co-director of the Institute for Habits of Mind with Bena Kallick and Art Costa as well as generating fresh ideas and amplifying voices on Learning Personalized.
Latest Articles

Yes, Students Should Be Able To Tell the Story of Algebra 2
That’s right. Students should be able to tell the narrative story of Algebra 2 … and Rocks and Minerals in third grade … and Chemistry.

How to Design a Winning Curriculum Storyboard
Curriculum Storyboards are designed as a narrative framed in the language of the target audience – the students. At first glance, a storyboard appears simple.

Whoa! A New Framework for Curriculum Design
In a recent presentation with Eduplanet21, Heidi Hayes Jacobs and I showed a Curriculum Storyboards example written by a fifth-grade teacher at Virginia Beach City
The Power of Streamlined Curriculum
Unlock the potential of a focused and engaging educational experience with our latest book, “Streamlining the Curriculum,” co-authored by Allison Zmuda and Heidi Hayes Jacobs. This insightful guide explores innovative approaches to crafting a compelling curriculum that connects students to their learning journey and transforms the way they engage with the material.
Don’t miss out on this game-changing resource for educators looking to elevate their curriculum design. Let’s get your name on the list now and join the movement towards a more streamlined, captivating, and meaningful educational experience!
