The Center Moriches Union Free School District is rolling out two new curriculum programs for the 2025-2026 school year with the goal of improving student achievement: i-Ready Diagnostic and Magnetic Literacy. Both are designed to provide teachers with actionable data while giving students more personalized support.
The i-Ready Diagnostic program, available for students in kindergarten through eighth grade, uses adaptive online assessments three times a year to chart progress. Results are then used to generate tailored lesson plans that highlight each student’s strengths and address areas needing improvement. District leaders believe the program will help minimize learning gaps while fostering long-term academic growth.
Dr. Jaime Bottcher, the district’s newly appointed Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Data Management, called the initiative a critical step forward. “The new system creates actionable data with which teachers can supplement their instruction, minimize students’ learning gaps, and help them excel,” Bottcher said.
At Clayton Huey Elementary School, students will also be introduced to the Magnetic Literacy program. Developed by Curriculum Associates, Magnetic Literacy is a research-based curriculum that aligns with the science of reading and writing. It emphasizes phonics, comprehension, and language development through authentic, high-quality texts drawn from a variety of subject areas. District officials say the program integrates literacy into core learning and provides a more comprehensive reading foundation.
“This school year we are taking steps toward a more personalized and purposeful approach by implementing these new curriculum programs,” Bottcher explained. “With the implementation of these new curricula, we are taking a more deliberate step toward supporting our students’ growth in a comprehensive and intentional way.”
The district encourages families and community members to follow updates online. More information can be found on the district’s website at cmschools.org, as well as through its official Facebook page at facebook.com/cmschools.org.