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Department of Special Education Belief Statements
 
   

All students can learn and need positive opportunities for continued growth.

Every student has value and deserves the opportunity to learn.

All students are the responsibility of everyone.

When treated with respect and fairness, all students have the potential to increase their capabilities.

The curriculum is structured, research-based, and provides a variety of options.

The District’s Mission Statement reflects the views of special educators.

Research based professional development is the foundation needed to affect change and progress.

Every child can learn, achieve and succeed.

Parents and the community have a need for accurate and critical information.

Given clear directions, skills, supports, and materials, teachers and staff will be successful in meeting the needs of children.

Behavior is communication.

Special educators choose to be with children with special needs.

Special education impacts societal change.