2. Vision - Establish a vision statement linking the tools of technology with areas such as curriculum content, instructional practices, professional development strategies, and enhanced services. (If you have already established a school or district-wide vision statement you may use it rather than establishing a separate statement, so long as it encompasses the requirements above.)
Cape Elizabeth School District
Our Mission is to ensure that all of our students develop the knowledge, skills, behaviors, and abilities to become successful individuals and Citizens.
Our Vision is that Cape Elizabeth Schools will be one of the top public school systems in the U.S. having created a dynamic organization which inspires an enthusiastic, innovative and collaborative environment that results in a high level of learning and achievement for all.
About Students and Learning we believe that:
All students can learn.
All students should be challenged and supported in their learning.
All students have the abilities and talents that are worthy of being recognized and developed.
All students benefit when they are held to clear and appropriate expectations.
As educators, we will connect with the strengths and passion for learning of each student by providing a meaningful and engaging education.
Education must prepare students to become competent individuals and productive citizens.
About Teachers and Teaching we believe that:
Teachers need time for collaboration, reflection and professional development on a regular, consistent basis.
Teachers need to understand and address the different learning styles of their students.
Our community expects, values, and supports excellence in teaching.
About school as Learning Communities, we believe that:
Students and staff have the right to a safe, respectful, and challenging environment conducive to learning.
Education is a shared responsibility among students, teachers, staff, parents, and the community.
A wide range of learning opportunities must be provided in order for our students and staff to be successful.
The quality of relationships directly affects learning and achievement.
From: Cape Elizabeth Schools Future Direction Plan
Our original District Technology Committee created the following statements:
The mission of the Cape Elizabeth School Community is to enhance the practical use of technology among students and staff alike. Ethical use and confidence in technology will be a consistent and applicable learning experience in a rapidly changing, technology-based world.
Belief/Vision Statements:
1. Ethical use of technology enables the students, staff and community members of Cape Elizabeth to be actively engaged in learning.
2. A responsibly managed network enables the school community to communicate and collaborate with others throughout the district, state and global community.
3. Continuous staff development in technology enhances all student learning.
4. Technology increases efficiency of school operation and management.
5. Technology will integrate all curriculum areas.
6. A core committee and support personnel is crucial to the technological advancement within this system.
Thomas Memorial Library
The Town of Cape Elizabeth has established the Thomas Memorial Library to provide a place where patrons, with the assistance of an experienced and helpful staff, can explore the wealth of human knowledge through a dynamic collection of printed materials and related resources selected for the community.
The vision of the Thomas Memorial Library for technology is to support and enhance the efforts of library staff to provide high quality customer service to all citizens and to provide easy, equitable access to multiple sources of information. We believe that technology will:
•Expedite our methods of communicating with customers
•Position the Library as a primary source of information for the community
•Foster enhanced communication and collaboration among library staff across the state
•Provide easy access to all library services for all users, whether inside a library facility or at their home or business.
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