Learner Empowerment

• Self-advocate
• Respectful and reciprocal communication.
• Open discussion (opportunity and tools)
• Choice
• Input
• Ownership

Student & Teacher Partnerships

• Empathy for each other.
• Positive relationships.
• Informs/Impacts/Influences instruction.
• Ask. Listen. Respond.
• Engage in meaningful feedback cycle.
• Transparency
• Collaboration in design

Deep Engagement

• Relevant and current.
• Learning transcends the classroom.
• Strong sense of self.
• Primary actors of their learning.
• Active in the betterment of the school and community
• Vigorous learning experiences