Bedford Central School District Curriculum Portal

Introduction

Welcome to the Bedford Central School District Curriculum Portal. Included are course and program descriptions, spanning all subject areas and grade levels. These documents reflect the BCSD core values, mission, vision, and philosophical underpinnings. Our curricula reflect New York State, as well as national standards. Here you will find insight into what our students are experiencing in our classrooms across the district. As curriculum and methodology are ever changing, these documents will be updated periodically. While the portal presents an overview of each course, parents with additional questions should reach out to program and building leaders and classroom teachers.

BCSD Core Values

As educators, we believe an excellent education...

Should be well rounded, rigorous, challenging, and provide students with the foundational and critical thinking skills required for continued learning.
Should connect students with teachers who are supportive, foster curiosity, and are inspirational to all students.
Should foster self-confidence, self-awareness, and general social and emotional growth and well-being.
Should prepare students for their future as respectful and productive citizens and members of our society.
Should foster the love of learning.

As educators, we believe students learn best when...

They feel personally actively engaged and challenged.
They have positive and productive relationships with their teachers grounded in mutual respect.
They have a safe, comfortable, supportive environment where they are respected as individuals, and feel membership in a diverse community of learners.
They have and can access a wide network of varied support systems, and systems exist to identify and address student needs.
They are encouraged to be creative and curious learners.

As educators, we we believe the role of teachers and parents/guardians in the educational process is…

To encourage, motivate, and support students.
To foster growth, independence, and self-advocacy for students.
To collaborate with and advocate for students.
To be in a productive two-way relationships, and to foster and model for students mutual respect.
To be informed about and engaged in the educational system and process.

As educators, we believe the role of technology in education is…

A tool to foster digital citizenship through responsible, respectful, effective, and appropriate use.
To facilitate communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and deep learning.
To create endless opportunities for deep exploration, analysis, and synthesis of information.
Not to replace learning, but rather to be an essential tool to aid in the education process by allowing students to access higher levels of thought about the content and processes of the curriculum.

As educators, we believe the role of fiscal and operational practices is…

To place students first in all decisions, actions, and procedures.
To be responsible for meeting present needs, as well as planning for the future.
To respect all school-community stakeholders.
To be transparent, clear, balanced, prudent, and as simple as possible.