Students Learn Best When:

• Provided with diverse, relevant activities and materials that pique their interest and desires

• Multiple learning styles and intelligences are recognized and accommodated

• Their basic needs (i.e. readiness, nutrition, safety, and support of family) are met

Effective Teachers and Effective Staff:

• Communicate with—and respect—students, colleagues, staff, and community

• Rejuvenate their knowledge, ideas, materials, and procedures

• Practice on-going self-evaluations

• Motivate and challenge students to succeed

• Equip students with problem-solving skills

• Know all students can learn

Effective Ways to Access Student Learning Include:

• Multiple types of assessments (i.e. observational matrices, hands-on assessments, performance assessments, developed rubrics, student self-assessment, portfolios, student-led conferences, standardized testing)

• Options for lifelong learning

• Student progress toward employability

The Most Authentic & Relevant Content for Students:

• Relates to student experiences and is child-centered, useful, practical, and challenging

• Is adaptable and continues throughout pre-K–12 levels