1.  All students can learn
    • Values many ways students communicate
    • Knows when and how to modify instruction to meet individual and developmental needs of students
    • Is disposed to using student’s strengths as a basis for student’s growth
    • Respects and appreciates the range of individual differences
    • Has a high expectation for all students which includes the idea of breadth and depth in learning.

2.  Learning occurs in a variety of ways
    • Values all knowledge meaningful to the learning experience
    • Commits to making the curriculum meaningful and relevant
    • Values the role of students in promoting each other’s learning and recognizes the importance of peer relationship in learning

3.  Professionalism is important and includes self-reflection and enthusiasm for learning, as well as establishing strong working relationships with all stakeholders
    • Values ongoing reflection as essential
    • Desires collaboration of families, colleagues and other professionals in the development of appropriate methods and assessment of students
    • Values personal and professional growth
    • Is positive and enthusiastic


4.  Staying current in knowledge and skills is important for teachers
    • Values keeping abreast of current ideas and understandings in the field
    • Values how research and theory influence current practices
    • Enjoys learning and sharing learning

5.  Knowledge about content and developmental stages is important for teachers
    • Is committed to supporting students in their development and continuous progress (intellectual, physical, emotional, social, aesthetic, and ethical)
    • Appreciates the need to continually expand his/her knowledge base in the subject areas

6.  Teaching responses, plans, and assessments are important for each individual student
    • Recognizes that on-going assessment strategies are necessary for monitoring learning
    • Recognizes that effective instructional practices must be flexible and based on the individual and developmental needs
    • Values student’s misconceptions as opportunities for learning and growth rather than as mistakes to be corrected


7.  Classrooms should honor cultural diversity and look and feel inviting to all students
    • Values an environment that affirms and respects student's diversity and respects the diversity of individuals, groups, and communities
    • Is committed to establishing a caring environment that supports healthy development



8.  Open, honest communication is important with everyone in the learning environment  
    • fosters relationships with school colleagues  
    • Appreciates constructive feedback through peer and administrative collaboration
    • Realizes the importance of communicating the needs and accomplishments of the students with the families



9.  Team planning and team learning are important activities
    • Values curriculum planning and delivery of instruction as a collegial activity




10. Students have a right to privacy and confidentiality
    • Commits to upholding legal principles and code of ethical conduct
    • Respects students and their families and realizes the importance of privacy and confidentiality of information