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**ISD 279**   **Our mission** is to inspire and prepare all students with the competence, courage, and confidence to achieve their dreams; contribute to community; and engage in a lifetime of learning.  **Core Values**

We believe that: --Lifelong learning is essential for the individual and community to thrive. --Everyone has equal intrinsic value. --Trust is essential to sustaining successful relationships and to achieving results. --Better decisions emerge when diverse perspectives are intentionally included in a collaborative process. --Everyone benefits when cultural differences are acknowledged and understood, and individuals are treated respectfully and equitably. --Everyone can learn more.

To bring about those core values, teachers work in collaborative teams whose sole focus is student achievement. Concepts which have been identified as ways to support student learning are the Efficacious Learner Profile (ELF) and Key Instructional Strategies (KIS). This wiki has been creative to provide resources and support for those who seek ways to integrate technology into instruction as they implement the strategies for student success.

About Osseo Area Schools:

ISD 279 is the fifth-largest school district in the state, serving all or parts of Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Corcoran, Dayton, Hassan, Maple Grove, Osseo, and Plymouth.

The district serves more than 21,000 students, early childhood through grade 12, in 17 elementary schools (PreK-6), four junior highs (7-9), three senior highs (10-12), an area learning center, two early childhood centers, two special program sites, and an adult education/enrollment center. Community education classes serve lifelong learners from birth through senior citizens.

More can be found on the website.