The mission of Patchogue-Medford School District (PMSD) is to provide diverse pathways and varied enrichment opportunities that will lead to meaningful learning experiences for all students. And, when they say all, they mean it.
“Our Superintendent has set forth a vision of ‘all means all’ and our school community has taken this to heart.” – Dr. Lori Goldstein, Director of Special Education, Patchogue-Medford School District
When it came time to evaluate a new curriculum for their students with moderate to severe disabilities, Patchogue-Medford School District knew this was not a decision that they were going to make lightly. In Summer 2023, PMSD opted to participate in a pilot program with 2 different curriculum providers, TeachTown and a competitor, to ensure their need for a high standard of inclusivity and personalized learning would be met.
In Patchogue-Medford School District, 93% of students using TeachTown’s standards-first, adapted core curriculum, enCORE, scored proficient on the NYSAA in ELA and 93% Math, compared to 63% of students using a different curriculum.