Vision

Empower all children to reach their academic and social potential so they can be independent contributing members of their school and community.

Mission

Promote Conditions of Learning and Pupil Outcomes

• By providing high quality instruction, all students will meet or exceed their common core standards-based goals.

• All students will be taught by fully credentialed staff.

• By providing relevant professional development, all teachers and specialists will be able to provide the instruction students need to meet or exceed their goals.

• By working in collaboration with general education staff, all students will benefit from instruction and intervention in the general education setting.

Promote Positive School Climate

• By providing appropriate supports and services, all students will access the general education curriculum in their least restrictive environment.

• By providing tools and training to special programs and general education staff, all teachers and school teams will be empowered to include all students.

• By providing strategic behavioral and emotional instruction and supports, all students will develop the knowledge and skills they need to navigate their school experiences successfully.

Promote Engagement

• By working collaboratively with parents through the Individual Education Plan (IEP) process, all students will have appropriately ambitious goals.

• By continuing a partnership with Opening Doors PTA, all students and families will feel welcomed and engaged in a compassionate and supportive school community.

• Special Programs and Opening Doors will actively promote disability awareness and inclusion through student and parent organizations in all schools.