Individual well-being is the responsibility of first the individual, second the family, and third the community. Performing meaningful work is essential to a quality life. An understanding of diverse cultures is essential in an interdependent world. Diversity should be understood, respected, and celebrated.
Individual development is an important lifelong process.
Society is enriched when everyone is included. Education for all individuals is a community investment. Individual outcomes are the appropriate focus for service and accountability. Student learning is enhanced when reciprocal accountability exists among the individual, family, community, and educational system. Personnel development is essential for effective service delivery.