Ella Burr School

Mission: 
EMPOWERING LEARNERS FOR TODAY AND TOMORROW
Our vision for a system of learning is that
§ All learners have input and choices in how they demonstrate their knowledge and skills;
§ The curriculum is rigorous, relevant, and future-focused;
§ Instruction is learner-centered, provides opportunity for voice and choice, and is guided by dedicated
and passionate staff;
§ Assessment provides multiple ways and opportunities for learners to demonstrate proficiency; and
§ Reporting is accessible to and understood by learners, teachers and parents through a reporting
system which is available throughout the learner’s school years.

Our vision for management of resources is that
§ Leadership is shared, based on the strengths of individual teacher leaders, administrative leaders, and
community leaders;
§ Continuous open dialogue and communication maintains the bond between the school system and the
community;
§ Technology is current, reliable, user-friendly, always accessible, and provides for effective
communication among all stakeholders;
§ Innovation to achieve ever greater excellence is encouraged through our system of learning, selfreflection, adaption, and growth; and
§ Fiscal responsibility and effective long-term financial planning is demonstrated. RSU