In addition to rich cultural diversity, another untapped resource in our schools is the multitude of styles of learning all children bring with them to school. School-based administrators are also underutilized. And, communities have considerable resources including youth organizations, senior citizens, businesses, and religious groups that should be viewed as major assets for the school and the children of the community. The strengths of all of these participants can be viewed as a major set of resources for creating Accelerated Schools. Accelerated Values Underlying the accelerated principles and practices are a set of values, beliefs, and attitudes which, if shared, can create the culture for accelerated school change.
All students can learn and have an equal right to a high quality education.
Everyone's ideas count. Children engage in active and group learning. Their thoughts, feelings, and interests are considered important, and students are given the opportunity to express and communicate these thoughts to their community. The entire school community collaboratively works toward a shared purpose be meeting with, talking with, and learning from each other's experiences. School staff, parents, students, district office representatives, and local community are all part of the school community.