South Burlington, VT  ·  Serving Schools Nationwide

Systemic Support for
High-Quality Learning

The Center for Curriculum Renewal LLC partners with schools, districts, and educational organizations to build coherent, high-performing systems of curriculum, instruction, and assessment — with the learner at the center.

Systems Coaching Leadership Development Program Review Curriculum & Assessment Alignment
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CCR Systems Model showing Learner at center
Established 1990 · LLC 2013

Who We Are

Education Systems Coaching & Consulting
Built on Deep Experience

The Center for Curriculum Renewal LLC works with schools, school districts, state and national departments of education, industry, and foundations to support systemic implementation of curriculum, instruction, and assessment.

Judy F. Carr, Ed.D. offers a limited number of comprehensive, customized contracts to organizations seeking in-depth, ongoing support for district leaders and principals. Each engagement is tailored to local needs — augmenting the work of local experts or filling gaps where designated curriculum positions don't exist.

CCR has worked predominantly with high-poverty schools and districts, as small as one school per level in Liberty, NY and as large as the 115 schools in Pinellas County, Florida. Judy's career spans years of classroom teaching, district curriculum leadership, university professorships, and independent consulting across the US. She was a recipient of the Vermont ASCD Outstanding Curriculum Leadership Award, and she worked for several years as a faculty member for ASCD, including designing and delivering national leadership institutes.

Judy F. Carr, Ed.D.

Judy F. Carr, Ed.D.

What We Do

Four Core Service Areas

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Systems Coaching & Leadership Development

CCR's signature Leadership Impact Coaching supports principals, curriculum directors, and district leaders with ongoing professional development, individual coaching, and administrative team facilitation.

  • Monthly leadership team seminars
  • Individual principal & central office coaching
  • Supervision and evaluation system design
  • Statewide leadership development projects

Example: Worked with a Delaware school district on development of a Strategic Plan of Action, a cohesive Instructional Model with implementation tools, and related School Success Plans driven by leadership teams in every school.

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Curriculum & Assessment Alignment

CCR develops tools and protocols to support system-wide linkage of curriculum, instruction, and assessment to identified standards — from individual classrooms to district-wide implementation.

  • Standards-based units of study development
  • Comprehensive assessment system design
  • IEP alignment with standards for special education
  • Interim assessments and data systems
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Program Review

CCR offers a comprehensive menu of curriculum review options — from standards-alignment audits to full program evaluations — for schools, districts, grant recipients, and non-profits.

  • K-12 curriculum alignment audits
  • Teacher induction program evaluation
  • Special education program evaluation
  • Student performance data analysis & display
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Professional Learning Design

On-site and virtual coaching, study groups, and professional learning communities — customized to meet the specific needs of your organization and designed for sustainable implementation.

  • Building-based coach support & team facilitation
  • Action plan & comprehensive assessment plan development
  • Policy, supervision, and budget alignment
  • Research & development support

Publications

Books by Judy F. Carr

Succeeding With Standards: Linking Curriculum, Assessment, and Action Planning
ASCD

Succeeding With Standards: Linking Curriculum, Assessment, and Action Planning

Carr & Harris. ASCD Member Book sent to 110,000 members. A comprehensive process for turning piecemeal initiatives into a coherent standards-linked plan.

How to Use Standards in the Classroom
ASCD

How to Use Standards in the Classroom

Harris, Carr et al. Foundational guide for classroom teachers and school leaders implementing standards-based education.

Creating Dynamic Schools Through Mentoring, Coaching, and Collaboration
ASCD

Creating Dynamic Schools Through Mentoring, Coaching, and Collaboration

Carr, Herman & Harris. A systems approach to building a culture of professional growth and collaborative leadership in schools.

Improving Standards-Based Learning: A Process Guide for Educational Leaders
Corwin Press

Improving Standards-Based Learning: A Process Guide for Educational Leaders

Carr & Harris. A practical guide for educational leaders to implement, monitor, and sustain standards-based improvement systems.

Teaching and Leading From the Inside Out
Corwin Press

Teaching and Leading From the Inside Out

Carr, Fauske & Rushton. Explores the inner dimensions of effective educational leadership and teaching practice.

“A Pig Don’t Get Fatter the More You Weigh It:” Classroom Assessment That Works
Teachers College Press

“A Pig Don’t Get Fatter the More You Weigh It:” Classroom Assessment That Works

Jones, Carr & Ataya (Eds.). Award-winning collection on practical classroom assessment strategies that improve learning — not just measure it.

Integrated Studies in the Middle Grades
Teachers College Press

Integrated Studies in the Middle Grades

Stevenson & Carr. Integrated curriculum design for middle grades educators.

Living and Learning in the Middle Grades
Teachers College Press

Living and Learning in the Middle Grades

Early work on middle grades education and learner-centered practices.

Get in Touch

Let's Talk About
Your Organization

CCR offers a limited number of comprehensive consulting contracts each year. If you're seeking in-depth, ongoing support for curriculum, leadership, or assessment improvement, we'd welcome a conversation.

Judy works virtually with organizations across the country. Initial consultations are always at no charge.

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