Mission Vision and Values

Mission

We will welcome and educate all by...

• Respecting culturally and linguistically diverse students by leveraging their native language and background to create a strengths-based instructional model.
• Providing a high quality, comprehensive, and equitable education for all.
• Using research-based instruction, collaborative spaces, and reflective practices.
• Developing academic language across the four language domains to support student success in school and beyond.
• Engaging families and the community as partners in our students’ education.

Vision

The educators and students of the CPS ELE Department are a diverse community of empowered learners who are able to transform the world around us.

Core Values

• Honoring linguistic and cultural assets
• Equity
• Community and collaboration
• Perseverance 
• Respect