ASU College of Education and Professional Developement Schools Assumptions

In March 6, 1997 university and public school representatives agreed upon a set of assumptions for the partnership commitment. The assumptions are as follows.

1. The partnership exists to improve the quality of teaching and learning for students in P-16.

2. The alignment of the standards for teaching and the standards for learning will be a prime factor in the improvement of the quality of teaching and learning for students in P-16.

3. The goals of the partnership can only be achieved through honest, open, reflective communication between equal partners.

4. Success in achieving the goals of the partnership requires all stakeholders and their institutions to commit the resources necessary to implement the partnership's activities.

5. Mutual development of professional knowledge and growth of university/public school faculty and administrators and pre-service educators facilitates the improvement of teaching and learning of students in P-16.

6. The processes for improvement undertaken by the partnerships are based on empirically sound evidence.

7. Partners actively engage one another in inquiry, research, and dissemination.