Core+Purpose

=** Core Purpose **= The Mission of the School District of Upper Dublin is to provide a safe environment in which all students are respected, educated, encouraged, and challenged to become life-long learners within a global society . It is our goal to facilitate the integration of effective, existing, and emerging technologies, throughout all aspects of our educational community, in order to enhance learning opportunities for all students, to promote life-long learning for all members of the Upper Dublin community, and to support the effective use of resources. The School District of Upper Dublin includes children, staff, parents, and all other persons living or working in our community. Our vision is to encourage and strive for the success of all Upper Dublin students. The school district will be a place where:
 * Mission **
 * Vision **
 * Schools are the focal point of the community, reflecting personal and community values through extended community-school partnerships in order to provide more learning opportunities for all.
 * Shared decision making encourages community participation in all aspects of the district planning process.
 * Dynamic and responsive curriculum development keeps pace with global academic demands and 21st century skill sets.
 * Schools address the wide range of student abilities and strive to meet the needs of all students through best educational practices, the use of technology to differentiate instruction, and by providing accessible resources to all students.
 * Current technologies are used to support and expand learning, communication opportunities, and enhance access to global resources.
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-family: Times; font-size: 11pt; font-size: medium; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Fiscal management provides optimal facilities, personnel, and materials to support the varied demands of a dynamic curriculum and the needs of all students.
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-family: Times; font-size: 11pt; font-size: medium; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Current technology resources will be integrated into the curriculum as a part of daily work so that every child will reach his or her potential and achieve success.
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-family: Times; font-size: 11pt; font-size: medium; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Rich, digital content and resources will be available in a variety of formats to supplement the traditional use of textbooks as the main centerpiece of instruction.
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-family: Times; font-size: 11pt; font-size: medium; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Students will facilitate their own learning, guided by teachers knowledgeable in content, pedagogy, and technology infusion, using real-time, real-world resources to solve problems and to address rigorous curricula.
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-family: Times; font-size: 11pt; font-size: medium; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Staff’s knowledge and ability to integrate technology into instruction are expanded through consistent and ongoing professional development opportunities.
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-family: Times; font-size: 11pt; font-size: medium; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Students and teachers will learn about and practice ethical and safe use of information resources.
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-family: Times; font-size: 11pt; font-size: medium; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Students will understand digital citizenship, and apply smart practice related to copyright, plagiarism, social networking, and appropriate use of information.
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-family: Times; font-size: 11pt; font-size: medium; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Students will develop critical technology and information literacy skills necessary for life in the 21st century, allowing them to compete and excel in an increasingly global, competitive world.

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">To fulfill our mission and pursue our vision, we take these values as core:
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Shared Values **
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-family: Times; font-size: 11pt; font-size: medium; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">A pursuit of excellence in academics, the arts, athletics, and all other areas of student endeavor.
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-family: Times; font-size: 11pt; font-size: medium; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">An environment that embraces, celebrates, and promotes respect and appreciation for diversity.
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-family: Times; font-size: 11pt; font-size: medium; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">A commitment to partnership with parents, community, and school all working together for the common good.
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-family: Times; font-size: 11pt; font-size: medium; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">A recognition of the critical interrelationship of curriculum, instruction, assessment, and professional development.
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-family: Times; font-size: 11pt; font-size: medium; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">A sense of pride in the past, while still recognizing the need to advance, adapt, and plan for the future.