The guiding principles inform and design the implementation of the academic standards, inform what happens in the classroom, remind us of our own expectations for students, and focuses the vision of each child as a graduate ready for college, career and life.
The Guiding Principles:
Every student has the right to learn
Instruction must be rigorous and relevant
Purposeful assessment drives instruction and affects learning
Learning is a collaborative responsibility
Students bring strengths and experiences to learning
Responsive environments engage learners
Wisconsin's Guiding Principles for Teaching and Learning (1-pager)
Wisconsin's Guiding Principles for Teaching and Learning (full document)