Pre-service programs include a variety of internship experiences. Competitive salaries, benefits and working conditions encourage the choice of education as a career. School districts encourage staff to pursue initial and advanced degrees through release time and reimbursement. Achievement of professional certification at the national level is supported. Experienced staff who transfer from another district maintain their status and compensation.
Students learn in a collaborative environment.
Students are active participants in their learning. Student success is strengthened by staff, student and parents developing and implementing learning strategies. A significant part of student time away from school is structured to provide innovative and independent learning. Staff involvement in decisions enables student success. Time is provided for staff to plan, interact and reflect in the development of classroom instruction.