Charms Collaborative

Strategic Plan

February 2002

We believe...

• each student has intrinsic worth and unique needs
  
• all students have the ability and the need to learn
  
• all students can learn in appropriately individualized programs
  
• in helping each student reach his/her potential
  
• on-going professional development is essential
  
• all Collaborative programs are an integral part of the Charms community
  
• public awareness is a responsibility of the entire Charms community
  
• in a partnership among schools, parents, students, and the community
  
• all students have a right to a quality education with high expectations
  
• all students have a right to learn in a safe and secure environment
  
• our diverse Charms communities provide strength for our programs and services
  
• collaboration creates a comprehensive continuum of services
  
• through collaboration the resources of school districts and the collaborative are strengthened
  
• parents are their children' s most important advocates
  
• meaningful inclusion can be afforded every student