If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed trying to find a curriculum that truly meets the needs of your students with moderate to severe disabilities—while still aligning with the core academic standards—you’re not alone. That’s why I’m so excited to share a deeper look at TeachTown’s enCORE curriculum: a comprehensive, research-based program designed to give ALL students access to meaningful learning.

In this post, I’m breaking down what makes enCORE so unique, how it supports both teachers and students, and why it’s quickly becoming a game-changer in special education classrooms.

This post is in partnership with TeachTown! 🎉 Share this blog post with your administrators!

What is TeachTown enCORE?

A few months ago I did a blog post on TeachTowns Preschool curriculum: Launch for Prek! (you can see that here!) enCORE is an award-winning K-12+ standards-first, adapted core curriculum that provides students with moderate to severe disabilities equitable and inclusive access to the general education curriculum!

enCORE covers the 4 core academic domains ELA, Math, Science, and Social Studies with complete lesson plans, benchmark assessments, and materials making enCORE simple to implement in every classroom. The best part? I love that this curriculum is hands on and led by data!

TeachTown enCORE makes things EASY for Teachers

TeachTown enCORE is designed with teachers in mind—especially those navigating the unique challenges of special education. From the start, it simplifies planning and instruction by providing ready-to-use, standards-aligned lessons across all core subjects. With built-in assessments, data tracking, and progress monitoring tools, teachers can easily see where their students are growing and where they need more support—without spending hours analyzing data.

The blended learning model means materials are flexible and engaging, whether you’re teaching 1:1, in small groups, or leading whole-class instruction. Plus, with everything in one place, teachers can spend less time searching and more time doing what they love: teaching and connecting with their students.

The Whole Child Approach

enCORE is included as a core part of TeachTown’s K–12+ Whole Child Approach, a comprehensive solution that supports far more than academics. This approach addresses every aspect of student development—including adaptive behavior, social skills, communication, language, and transition readiness—ensuring well-rounded, individualized support throughout their educational journey.

In addition to enCORE’s standards-based instruction, the Whole Child Approach includes several targeted, evidence-based interventions:

• Language Accelerator: Personalized, technology-based language intervention for students with deficits or delays in any area of language. Appropriate for PreK – Elementary students.
• Social Skills: Engaging, age-appropriate lessons using animated video modeling and hands-on activities to teach socially-valid skills.
• Basics: A blend of computer-based and teacher-led instruction to build vocabulary, listening, cognitive, social-emotional, and academic skills.
• Transition to Adulthood: Evidence-based programming that prepares transition-aged students for life beyond school.
• Professional Development: Expert training and coaching from BCBAs and master educators to support effective implementation.

Together, these tools work alongside enCORE to meet the diverse needs of students with moderate to severe disabilities—supporting their success both in and beyond the classroom.

Learn more about TeachTown’s Whole Child Approach here.

What Makes TeachTown enCORE Different?

With over 4,000 school districts, nearly 58,000 educators, and more than 433,000 students already benefiting from its impact, TeachTown enCORE is transforming special education across the country.* This comprehensive, research-based curriculum is helping schools deliver life-changing results for students with moderate to severe disabilities by making learning more accessible, engaging, and measurable.

^{*as of February 2025}

Here’s what sets TeachTown enCORE apart:

Comprehensive & Standards-First
enCORE aligns with grade-level standards while thoughtfully adapting content for learners with complex needs. Students receive instruction in the four core academic domains, ensuring a well-rounded education rooted in academic rigor and real-world relevance.

Evidence-Based & Research-Driven
Every component of enCORE is built on evidence-based practices, giving educators confidence that their instruction is rooted in research. The ELA domain is fully aligned with the Science of Reading in an integrated, cohesive way — the skills follow a developmental progression and build on one another.

Blended Learning That Works
With a mix of hands-on, print-based materials and integrated technology, enCORE creates an engaging learning experience that meets students where they are and keeps them actively involved. There are teacher guides, student workbooks, assessment manuals, hard copy adapted library books, math and science manipulatives, and more!

PS: The adapted library books mirror the kinds of titles that we see in general education classrooms. High School students are reading Julius Caesar, the Odyssey, Don Quixote, and so much more.

Data-Driven
enCORE doesn’t just support student learning—it tracks it. The curriculum includes benchmark assessments across ELA, Math, and Early Learning Skills (currently in enCORE Elementary, with Middle and High School coming soon!) so educators can monitor individual student progress over time and celebrate measurable growth. The technology lessons are constantly analyzing student response data, so teachers have real-time understanding of exactly how their students are performing.

In fact, enCORE is driving nearly 70% student growth* between pre- and post-test scores (incredible!).

^{*as of February 2025}
Now Available in English and Spanish
To better serve diverse learners and their families, enCORE Elementary now offers instructional materials in English and Spanish! All of the adapted library books are available in Spanish in multiple formats, and they have corresponding practice opportunities, including vocabulary flashcards and leveled comprehension worksheets. This inclusive approach helps strengthen home-school connections and ensures that more students can access the content they need to thrive.

Try enCORE today!

If you’re looking for a curriculum that truly meets the needs of your students while saving you time and providing meaningful support, TeachTown enCORE is a solution you can trust. With its standards-aligned academic content, blended learning tools, built-in assessments, and integration into the Whole Child Approach, enCORE empowers educators to deliver high-quality, individualized instruction with confidence.

Ready to see it in action? You can request a demo to tour the curriculum, explore the materials, and learn more about how enCORE can transform teaching and learning in your classroom.

Click here to request a demo and learn more about TeachTown enCORE!

This post is in partnership with TeachTown! 🎉 Share this blog post with your administrators!

Looking for preschool curriculum? Check out TeachTown’s Launch for PreK Curriculum!

Let us know in the comments if you have used TeachTown before! We’d love to hear how it’s making a difference in your classroom.