Department of Special Education

Values

We value:

• students and believe that they constitute the core of our mission.
• a culture of mutual respect that empowers diverse voices and facilitates dialogue and communication.
• multiple approaches to inquiry and seek to create contexts which facilitate and support varied forms of research and practice.
• various types of dynamic partnerships characterized by collaboration, parity, and synergy we strengthen our department’s mission and goals and assure active participation in improvement of systems through the modeling and implementation of best known practices.
• a philosophy of care that holistically enhances the quality of work and life of all stakeholders within our community.
• a cohesive, connected community with a diverse membership respecting, trusting and affirming individual and collective actions.
• a collegial culture where students and faculty are valued members of a learning community and professional growth opportunities are provided based on individual strengths, needs, and aspirations.
• the development of teachers and other professionals who are proactive, affirming of diversity, competent, reflective practitioners committed to caring, collaborative, and dynamic learning environments and systems.
• the improvement of public policy to support individuals with exceptionalities, those placed at risk and their families.
• research based practices at all levels of teaching and learning.

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