Curriculum & Instruction at Amagansett

At Amagansett School, our approach to curriculum and instruction is grounded in our shared commitment to Our Way: Be Kind, Commit to the Team, Respect Differences, Choose Positivity, Be Honest, and Trust One Another. These values guide not only how we interact as a community, but how we design learning experiences for every child.

We believe that all students deserve access to high-quality, standards-based instruction that fosters both academic growth and a deep love of learning. Our curriculum is built on a coherent, vertically aligned framework that emphasizes essential standards, conceptual understanding, and the development of critical thinking skills.

Instruction at Amagansett is driven by a Workshop Model, where students actively engage in meaningful learning through mini-lessons, collaborative experiences, and differentiated small group instruction. This structure promotes independence, strengthens executive functioning skills, and ensures that instruction is responsive to individual student needs.

Through a cycle of teaching and learning, educators use data to inform instruction, provide targeted support, and continuously refine their practice. Our Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) ensures that all students receive the level of support they need to succeed, with a strong focus on equity and access.

At the heart of our work is a belief that learning should be joyful, engaging, and purposeful. We strive to create classrooms where students feel a strong sense of belonging, are encouraged to take risks, and are empowered to think deeply and grow as learners.

Together, as a school community, we are committed to building a learning environment where students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.