The BCSD curriculum is based on the NYS Learning Standards. However, Bedford’s teachers frequently move beyond the State’s curriculum frameworks to develop challenging and creative variations. The following list provides a link to the NYS website that posts the curriculum frameworks:
The curriculum in Bedford is organized according to our grade level groupings: elementary (K-5), middle level (6-8), and commencement level (i.e., high school, 9-12). Fox Lane High School provides students with a variety of courses that can be found in its course guide that is located on the high school’s guidance webpage.
Annually, the Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction presents the State of the Curriculum, a report that details the status of the work being done in each academic area, including which areas are due for a program evaluation, or are in the process of revision. This report is collaboratively developed through engaging with teachers, ECTs, department coordinators, administrators, students and parents, and the work is overseen by the Curriculum Council. Click here to visit the Curriculum Council page.
Click here for the 2009-10 "State of the Curriculum" report.
Strong Foundations
The BCSD is committed to establishing a strong foundation for its learners. There is extensive research that supports the critical importance of education during the early and formative years. Parents play an important role in this work. The following resources can support parents in their efforts:
Bedford provides a Kindergarten Handbook to the families of all incoming children, along with a thorough orientation.
The elementary curriculum, which aligns with the NYS Learning Standards, is supported by such programs as Math Trailblazers, Science 21, and the district’s commitment to providing language arts via a balanced literacy approach.
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