1.  All students can learn
    • Values many ways students communicate
    • Respects and appreciates the range of individual differences

 
2.  Learning occurs in a variety of ways
    • Values all knowledge meaningful to the learning experience
    • 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 personal and professional growth
    • Is positive and enthusiastic

4.  Staying current in knowledge and skills is important for teachers
       • 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)

6.  Teaching responses, plans, and assessments are important for each individual student
      • 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

8.  Open, honest communication is important with everyone in the learning environment
      • Appreciates constructive feedback through peer and administrative collaboration

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