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STATEMENT OF BELIEFS
We believe:
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The goal of our educational programs is to prepare students to become contributing members of society.
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Each student is a valued individual with unique physical, social, emotional, and intellectual needs.
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A safe and supportive learning environment promotes student achievement.
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The allocation of our resources is in alignment with our mission and goals which helps to maximize the opportunity for students to learn and experience success in school.
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Effective collaboration and communication with families as partners in the education of their children is essential to the success of our school system.
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Students need to not only develop a deep understanding of essential knowledge and skills, but also develop the capacity to apply their learning, to reason, solve problems, and produce quality work.
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The success of our school system depends on the commitment of all staff to high quality standards, expectations, and performances.
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The development of the curriculum, design of instructional activities, and the use of assessment measures are focused on providing learning opportunities and feedback systems to enable students to achieve success.
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Professional development is an integral part of our ongoing plan for continuous improvement.
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The commitment to continuous improvement is expected of all stakeholders of the school system to achieve the goal of enabling all students to realize their potential in a rapidly changing, diverse, and global society.
Our mission is:
The mission of the Livingston Parish Public School System, in partnership with home and community, is to provide all students with exceptional educational opportunities that will equip life-long learners with the skills necessary to become productive, responsible citizens in a global society.
Our vision:
To become an exemplary school district in which every student achieves personal success through rigorous, engaging curriculum and collaborative support systems.
Teaching, Learning and Assessment
Goal I: To adopt or develop and implement at each elementary, middle, and secondary school, a systemic plan for teaching, learning, and assessment.
Financial Management
Goal II: To ensure effective and efficient use of public funds for the benefit of students, personnel and patrons of the Livingston Parish Public School System.
School/Community Relations
and Support Services
Goal III: Actively seek and expand family, community, and school connections.
Facilities
Goal IV: To develop and implement a plan for the construction and maintenance of facilities in the Livingston Parish Public Schools System.
Staff Recruitment, Selection and Development
Goal V: To develop and implement a continuing plan of staff development for all certified school personnel in Livingston Parish.
Technology
Goal VI: All Livingston Parish educators and learners will benefit from technology-rich environments that support student achievement and produce lifelong learners able to succeed in an information society
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