Our Beliefs

(Collaboratively Developed with Special Education Staff)

• Special services is an integral part of the total educational system.
• All students learn when provided a.) guaranteed, viable curriculum employing formative and summative assessments; b.) tiered supports; c.) rigorous and relevant instruction incorporating proven best practices; and d.) highly qualified staff who are supported by targeted professional development.
• Students should be active participants in their learning.
• Students must be taught the necessary skills to become life-long learners and productive citizens.
• Resources should be equitably allocated.
• The provision of a continuum of services should be respectful, age-appropriate, general curriculum accessible and conducive to learning in neighborhood schools.
• Students are successful when parents, educators, administrators, and community members invest in each student, value one another's contributions, and collaborate to provide a quality education.

~Updated September 2019