JASON understands the importance of preparing students for the careers of the future, which is why we created our localized curriculum approach to curriculum development.

“Localized curricula” represent an innovative strategy that goes beyond the limitations of traditional practices in education.

What is Localized Curriculum?

We define localized curriculum as “an educational approach that tailors and contextualizes the content to meet the specific needs, interests, and cultural contexts of the students and communities being served. It considers a particular region’s unique characteristics, challenges, strengths, and in-demand industries, integrating local relevance, cultural diversity, employer needs, and real-world applications into the curriculum.” 

This approach goes beyond the generic content delivery and aims to provide a more effective and relevant educational experience, ultimately fostering students’ academic and career success and connection to their community and local employers. 

Localized curricula are carefully aligned with employer needs and designed to create awareness of various career paths by incorporating local industry trends, real employers, and real-world examples into the curriculum. 

Through hands-on activities, project-based learning, role model videos, and interactive simulations, students gain practical skills and knowledge that are directly transferable to your industry! They learn how to solve real-world problems, collaborate effectively, and think critically—all essential skills that employers seek in today’s competitive job market. 

Everything you need to create a localized curriculum with JASON Learning.

We bridge the gap between schools that want to prepare students for careers and businesses that want to hire young talent.

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Empower Students to Make Informed Career Choices

Localized curriculum exposes students to a wide range of career paths within your industry. Here’s how we can highlight your business:

Showcase different roles and responsibilities

Feature required skills and qualifications

Highlight diverse role models (your employees)

Provide insights into the day-to-day responsibilities

Connect youth with mentorships and internships

Host local field trips, guest speakers, and workshops for students

Does developing a curriculum aligned with your industry needs and educational standards sound intimidating?

We’ll design one that checks all your boxes.

Localized curriculum holds endless opportunities for connecting industry and education. Here are some of the benefits:

1

Expertise

JASON brings extensive experience in curriculum design, ensuring high-quality content tailored to your needs.
2

Localization

It’s localized, meaning it takes into account regional or industry-specific requirements, enhancing relevance and applicability
3

Customization

We will collaborate closely with you to ensure the curricula align with your goals, values, and unique requirements.
4

Engagement

We incorporate project-based learning and collaborative, hands-on activities to increase engagement and participation in the learning process.
5

Innovation

Stay ahead of industry trends! We will incorporate the latest advancements and best practices into the curriculum.
6

Scalability

With JASON’s Digital Platform, we are able to add to the curricula at any time and reach any student in the country.

The Impact of Localized Curricula in Doddridge County, WV

The localized curriculum approach, as well as students learning with JASON’s complete collection of STEM resources, have been a foundational element to the incredible improvement and success of Doddridge County Schools—as Doddridge has improved their overall student performance from 53rd to 3rd out of 55 districts in the state of West Virginia.

Recognizing the untapped potential for businesses to significantly impact the K-12 education environment, Adam Cheeseman (Superintendent of Doddridge County Schools) aimed to establish mutually beneficial relationships with local businesses. This endeavor sought to create a win-win scenario, enabling businesses to play a more active role in the community’s education while also addressing the persistent challenge of delivering a high-quality education within the constraints of limited funding.

In 2020, DCS partnered with JASON Learning and CityNet (a local internet provider) to develop the first-ever localized curriculum unit, marking a significant milestone in our efforts to provide customized, impactful educational resources. Since then, we have collectively created five unique, state-approved localized curriculum collections covering broadband internet, civil engineering, HVAC, sustainable energy, and artificial intelligence (AI).

The localized curriculum approach, as well as students learning with JASON’s complete collection of STEM resources, have been a foundational element to the incredible improvement and success of Doddridge County Schools—as Doddridge has improved their overall student performance from 53rd to 3rd out of 55 districts in the state of West Virginia.

Recognizing the untapped potential for businesses to significantly impact the K-12 education environment, Adam Cheeseman (Superintendent of Doddridge County Schools) aimed to establish mutually beneficial relationships with local businesses. This endeavor sought to create a win-win scenario, enabling businesses to play a more active role in the community’s education while also addressing the persistent challenge of delivering a high-quality education within the constraints of limited funding.

In 2020, DCS partnered with JASON Learning and CityNet (a local internet provider) to develop the first-ever localized curriculum unit, marking a significant milestone in our efforts to provide customized, impactful educational resources. Since then, we have collectively created five unique, state-approved localized curriculum collections covering broadband internet, civil engineering, HVAC, sustainable energy, and artificial intelligence (AI).

Localized Curriculum consists of the following distinct features:

Access to JASON's Digital Library

JASON ensures that school districts who partner with us to develop a localized curriculum have access to our robust library STEM content. Additionally, districts can share JASON’s Digital Platform with out-of-school or community organizations, fostering a STEM ecosystem and bridging in and out-of-school learning.

Diverse Role Model Representation

 JASON aims to create a dynamic, customizable, and engaging learning environment where students can see themselves reflected in the content. Integrating real-world examples, community issues, and local history makes the curriculum more relatable and meaningful to students, fostering a deeper understanding of the subject matter. JASON believes this is critical to inspiring students to pursue STEM careers and promoting equity and inclusion in STEM fields. 

Community Challenges

The curriculum incorporates project-based learning, collaborative community challenges, and hands-on STEM activities where students participate in the learning process, developing critical thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork skills that promote a holistic understanding of complex topics. 

Create your localized curriculum with JASON Learning!

We’re here to help you bring your industry to the K-12 classroom. To get started, please answer a few simple questions: