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Beliefs:
The foundation
of a democratic society is based on the ability of its citizenry to work and live
successfully in an increasingly diverse, global world. Learner-centered
schools are those that celebrate differences, support learning, and
respond to individual needs. District 113 is passionately committed to
building and sustaining an educational environment where we challenge
our assumptions and biases in order to identify and eliminate barriers
for all members of our learning community. Our learning community
includes individuals of varying age, race, color, religion, national
origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, physical
and learning differences, and socio-economic backgrounds. We will
commit our work to foster a learning environment where the principles of
a learner-centered system are evident in our daily practice.
About
Diversity, we believe:
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All members
of our community regardless of role will be treated with equality,
dignity, and respect.
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Achievement
for all students is expected and actively pursued through systematic
program development and resource allocation.
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Curricular
and extracurricular activities provide all students the opportunity
to experience their own culture reflected in the content while also
providing insight into other cultural experiences.
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Recruitment
and hiring practices reflect our district’s goals for diversity.
About
Students and Learning, we believe:
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All
students can learn and achieve success.
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Learning is
developmental, individualized, and a personal process.
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Students
learn best in a caring and respectful environment where everyone is
valued.
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Students
are active partners in their own learning.
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Involvement
in co- and extra-curricular activities are an important component in
students’ lives.
About
Teachers and Teaching, we believe:
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Teachers
are role models who impact students above and beyond curriculum.
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Quality
teachers are passionate, caring, and knowledgeable in both content
and instruction.
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Teachers
teach best when they are valued, empowered, and trusted.
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Effective
teaching requires collaboration and collegiality.
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Effective
teachers demonstrate the Characteristics of a District 113 Educator.
About
Learning Communities, we believe:
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Everyone in
the learning community is a teacher and a learner.
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Learning
communities embrace all kinds of learning and all kinds of work.
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The entire
community fosters partnerships that promote learning.
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Learning
communities hold rigorous standards.
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The
diverse backgrounds and distinct differences of our populations are
honored and recognized while the common bonds of humanity are
celebrated and embraced.
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