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In °ÅÀÖÊÓƵ Valley we believe that our job is to prepare °ÅÀÖÊÓƵ with disabilities to be independent, self determining, productive members of society. Our goals is that °ÅÀÖÊÓƵ with disabilities possess the academic, vocational and interpersonal skills necessary to be meaningfully connected to the community and live a high quality of life.

We believe that:

• All children have the right to learn in the least restrictive environment which meets their needs and provides maximum interaction with all peer groups.

• Children are best taught in educational settings which prepare them for their roles and responsibilities in society.

• All learning will take place in a positive, reinforcing, safe environment which nurtures social responsibility and respect for diversity.

• All children will have access to a continuum of programs and instructional services that meet their individual needs.

• The child will be the central focus of all educational decision making.