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District adopts Teach Town Encore for secondary learning labs to support students with significant needs
Summary
The Wasatch County School Board approved Teach Town Encore for secondary learning labs, including year‑one materials and professional development; administrators said the program aligns with applied behavior analysis approaches used in the learning labs.
The Wasatch County School Board approved the district’s purchase of Teach Town Encore to support secondary learning labs for students with the most significant instructional needs.
Administrators said the program aligns to state core standards and incorporates applied behavior analysis (ABA) principles commonly used in the district’s learning labs. The year‑one purchase includes physical materials, teacher manipulatives and professional development; recurring annual licensing is budgeted at roughly $13,400 per year after the first year. District staff said they have 40 licenses for current student needs and can add per‑student licenses as enrollment in the program changes.
Board members asked about research and evidence of academic gains; administrators said the vendor materials are evidence‑based and staff will receive multiple training sessions (including summer training and follow‑up sessions) to reach proficiency. The board approved the purchase and associated professional development by voice vote and directed implementation to begin with secondary sites, followed by expansion if outcomes and capacity allow.
