NAF’s curriculum establishes clear and rigorous standards that are designed to prepare students for postsecondary education and careers. Aligned with the six core principles, the new curriculum contains essential content based on nationally recognized educational and industry standards and a learning model that includes: habits of mind, project and problembased activities, a strong emphasis on literacy and curricular integration, continuous updating of content, and standard unit structure for courses, which utilizes "springboards," scaffolding, and closure along with accompanying student and teacher support materials. The links on this page share important resources for NAF instructors, including the Curriculum Online Library and a website focused on project-based learning and digital storytelling.
Curriculum: a case study video documenting the Academy of Finance at San Francisco’s Burton High School and its implementation of the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. Based on the Social Enterprise for Learning (SEFL) model from UC Berkeley’s Center for Cities and Schools, this studentcentered community service program presents a picture of curriculum in action and a successful culminating project for an NAF Academy.
Supporting Materials for the New
NAF Curriculum
NAF Curriculum Online Library
The Curriculum Online Library is a new online environment that provides immediate access to lesson plans and supporting resources for the new course materials developed to date. Download the NAF Learning Handbook and explore the six new courses launched for the 2007-2008 school year.
Pearson Curriculum Fellows
Pearson Curriculum Fellows: Use the link below to go directly to the Weboffice login page, which provides access to the NAF Curriculum Fellows website and administrative dashboard. Check for updates, share your plans for in-class piloting work, and provide feedback on the new curriculum.
Project-Based Learning at NAF
Digital Storytelling for Academy Students and Instructors
This web resource brings together two important tools for teaching and learning – PBL and the effective use of technology in the classroom. Explore the site to see how NAF students and instructors have used digital storytelling tools and techniques to complete authentic projects that showcase key aspects of Academy curriculum and program outreach.
Project-Based Resource Materials: Download a PBL guide, rubric, and design template to support the development of effective projects and classroom activities.
Digital Storytelling Projects: View teacher interviews that highlight several ways lead Academy instructors have designed and implemented successful projects using digital storytelling and project-based design in their classes.
Listen to Instructor Angie Kania discuss Curricular Integration as part of her AOIT program. Listen to Instructor Jen Dick and her team describe their project, “Technology in the Bay Area.”