The Inspired Teaching School will implement the philosophy and instructional approach of Center for Inspired Teaching.

The school will be based on the following beliefs:

• Children are inherently good and have an innate desire to learn
• Every child can be successful in school
• Children’s energy, unique talents, and individuality are assets, not obstacles.
• Every student possesses the ability to think critically, learn and understand information, and solve complex problems
• Every student should spend their time in school engaged primarily in these kinds of activities.

Primary methods of instruction will include inquiry-based methods and active learning approaches, where the teacher serves as facilitator and coach to support student learning. Instruction will include an emphasis on social-emotional learning, and classrooms will be student-centered with students working in small collaborative groups, individually, and through child-initiated play.