Guiding Principles
We believe that we will be served well by taking to heart the following principles:
1. Support and trust each young person.
2. Support and trust each parent.
3. Approach and honor all others with love and respect.
4. Never sacrifice the well-being of a child for the future of the program.
5. Program accountability is built on the integrity of individuals and relationships.
6. Leadership that facilitates; membership that participates.
7. Promote open and inclusive conversation. Strive for consensus.
8. Do not hurry; the quality of the process is the goal.
9. Maintain humor, humility and flexibility.
10. Never give up on anybody; keep the doors open.
11. Do not do for others what they can do for themselves.
12. The deepest learning often comes within the context of the relationship.
13. Facilitate informed, careful and unpressured choice. True commitment and a sense of responsibility usually follow.
14. Examine carefully what we model, for that is what we teach.
15. When mistakes are realized, be open, and accept responsibility immediately.
16. Worthwhile policies permeate every level of an organization.
17. Meaningful future lives flow from meaningful present lives.
18. Inspired teachers are learning; inspired learners are teaching.
19. Listen well and do not respond until you find compassion and respect.
20. Question everything especially when the children's eyes cease to shine. .
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