Students work independently and take ownership and initiative for their own learning. Local assessment systems provide information to change instruction and to make district-wide decisions. The community understands and supports district changes. The high school diploma is tied to student accomplishment. Teachers are coaches, guides, and facilitators.
Teachers respond to student learning styles.
Professional development is continuing and connected. Curriculum is integrated across content areas. The Guiding Principles guide assessment and behavior. Accountability was included on three lists, but not described. The remaining characteristics were unique to the districts listing them, or too general to be matched.