We believe student learning is maximized when teaching and learning occurs in a supportive, student-centered learning environment.
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A collaborative culture invites all stakeholders to ask questions, share ideas, and solve problems. Feedback is actively sought and used to improve the system and student learning.
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Culturally responsive environments establish diversity as an asset. In practice, one acknowledges, responds to, and celebrates diverse populations and backgrounds.
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Supportive relationships are those marked by the positive connections between students, teachers, and staff that create and maintain a safe and nurturing environment.
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Systems and procedures are the predefined and rehearsed routines, practices, expectations, and behaviors that contribute to highly-functional and efficient learning environments.
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Ownership of learning, based on self-awareness of one’s strengths and weaknesses, is taking personal responsibility of learning by reflecting on data, setting goals, creating a plan of action, and asking for feedback along the way.