The District Vision, To Be a World-Class School System,
is supported by the mission, philosophy and definition of Inclusive Schooling,
established by the District Inclusion Steering Committee in 2000, which states:

Mission:
Students with a wide range of abilities and diverse needs
will participate in general education. 
These environments are interactive and stimulating,
structured around principles
that acknowledge and celebrate the inherent diversity
in a group of similarly aged learners.

Philosophy:
District wide philosophy articulates
the rights and abilities of all students to learn
and establishes a foundation
for which all teachers work together
to teach all students. 
An inclusive approach to education
considers the general education environment
as the preferred option
for all students.

Definition:
In inclusive schools,
all educators
share responsibility
for meeting the needs
of all students.