Mission of Gilbert Public Schools

Ensure exemplary education that inspires excellence and success within every learner.

Mission of Gilbert Public Schools Special Education Department

Provide educational opportunities to all disabled students that will allow them to experience success as adults in their communities.

Mission of Advantage Preschool

Provide preschoolers with a play-based, developmentally-driven learning environment and variety of experiences which help each child learn and develop, achieving success in all areas, appropriate to their ability and stage of development.

VISION OF ADVANTAGE PRESCHOOL

We believe that children:

-Are precious and deserve to feel nurtured, special, and unique

-need to feel safe to explore their world and try new things

-need to be stimulated academically

-must have the opportunity to experience a developmentally appropriate curriculum that fosters their success

-need opportunities to express their creativity

-need guidance to develop socially acceptable behaviors

-must have opportunities to meaningful play to help them develop fully and reach their individual potential

We believe that families:

-must be valued for their bonds and traditions

-must have their dreams for their children fostered

-must be respected for their family's unique needs

We believe that staff:

-must be valued for their vision, delight in children, skill, hear, and knowledge, and commitment to families

-must never lose their willingness to play

-must collaborate together to create optimal learning for children