Parents, students, and community members know what the standards are. The community is a classroom. Teachers have time to work collaboratively to develop learning tools and assessments and to reflect on practice. Sufficient and equitable funding is provided. Teachers have high expectations for student learning and practice the belief that all students can learn.
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.