Our staff training is designed to help us learn, and master several strategies that work together to create a caring school community. All the strategies are firmly grounded in the best available research on how children learn and develop, and all have been used effectively in different kinds of schools for years. What is unique about the Child Development Program is the combination of several different approaches into one systematic and consistent program to promote children's social and academic growth. Children need good examples and adult assistance while learning what values are and how to apply them in daily life. Children need to feel a measure of control over their learning.
Children learn best when presented with challenges that are neither too easy nor too difficult.
Children are more willing to take on challenging tasks in a supportive environment. Children are naturally motivated to learn about topics they consider important, relevant, or fun. Children are more likely to internalize learning when they reflect on what and how they learned.