Last week, I had the opportunity to speak at a teacher education conference for graduating teacher candidates at Niagara University’s Vaughan campus. The 3-day event brought together dozens of speakers, portfolio showcases, and reflective sessions — a celebration of the next generation of educators.
I was invited by one of their professors, Laura Hermans-Nymark, to showcase Curricumate as a responsible, curriculum-aligned tool for new teachers. After previously guest speaking in one of Laura’s classes back in February, I left with a realization that’s only grown stronger:
Curricumate isn’t just a time-saving tool — it’s a professional development tool.
What Makes Curricumate Different?
There are plenty of AI platforms designed to help teachers save time. Lesson planning, report card writing, email drafting, idea generation, grading — AI can lighten the load, especially for the work teachers do outside of classroom hours.
But Curricumate is different.
It’s built by Ontario teachers, specifically for Ontario teachers. It doesn’t just claim to “align” with the curriculum — it is the curriculum. The Ontario Curriculum is embedded directly into the interface, allowing teachers to browse and select exact strands and specific expectations when building lessons and resources.
Instead of a vague checkbox that says “aligned,” Curricumate keeps you grounded in the curriculum from the start — every tool, every output, every time.
Why This Matters
1. Teachers see the curriculum more often.
Let’s be honest: how often do we really open the Curriculum Documents? With Curricumate, you’re navigating it regularly — not as a chore, but as part of your workflow. You start recognizing expectations you’d otherwise forget about.
2. Curriculum is always changing.
Math was overhauled in 2020. Language, Social Studies, History, and Geography were updated in 2023. You might be teaching a new grade. Curricumate helps you stay current and confident with these shifts by offering built-in explanations, breakdowns, and examples aligned to every expectation.
3. Accuracy matters.
You can use AI generate a math lesson in South Dakota, France, or Ontario — but each follows its own curriculum. So it makes sense that the tools you’re using align with that you’re actually required to teach. Curricumate ensures your outputs are accurate to Ontario’s expectations, every time.
AI That Supports, Not Replaces
Will AI take over teaching? Not a chance.
Teachers are creative, empathetic problem-solvers. We don’t believe in replacing that — we believe in enhancing it.
That’s why Curricumate keeps you in the driver’s seat. It helps you learn how to build a 3-part lesson, write strong success criteria, design assessments tied to the achievement chart, write IEPs and report cards, modify and accommodate — the list goes on.
Yes, it saves you time. But more importantly, it helps you grow as a teacher.
If you’re looking for a tool that lets you close your eyes and press a button — Curricumate isn’t it.
If you’re looking for a tool that supports your growth, sharpens your practice, and strengthens your connection to the curriculum, while also saving time — welcome.
Andrew Delost
Founder, Curricumate AI
