EDUCATIONAL GOALS, PK-12

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Each graduate of RSU No. 67 schools will be...

A clear and effective communicator who

• demonstrates organized and purposeful communication in English and at least one other language;
• uses evidence and logic appropriately in communication;
• adjusts communication based on the audience; and
• uses a variety of modes of expression (spoken, written, and visual and performing, including the use of technology to create and share the expressions).

A self-directed and lifelong learner who

• recognizes the need for information and locates and evaluates resources;
• applies knowledge to set goals and make informed decisions;
• applies knowledge in new contexts;
• demonstrates initiative and independence;
• demonstrates flexibility, including the ability to learn, unlearn, and relearn;
• demonstrates reliability and concern for quality; and
• uses interpersonal skills to learn and work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

A creative and practical problem solver who

• observes and evaluates situations to define problems;
• frames questions, makes predictions, and designs data/information collection and analysis strategies;
• identifies patterns, trends, and relationships that apply to solutions;
• generates a variety of solutions, builds a case for a best response, and critically evaluates the effectiveness of the response;
• sees opportunities, finds resources, and seeks results;
• uses information and technology to solve problems; and
• perseveres in challenging situations.

A responsible and involved citizen who

• participates positively in the community and designs creative solutions to meet human needs and wants;
• accepts responsibility for personal decisions and actions;
• demonstrates ethical behavior and the moral courage to sustain it;
• understands and respects diversity;
• displays global awareness and economic and civic literacy; and
• demonstrates awareness of personal and community health and wellness.

An integrative and informed thinker who

• gains and applies knowledge across disciplines and learning contexts and to real-life situations with and without technology;
• evaluates and synthesizes information from multiple sources;
• applies ideas across disciplines; and
• applies systems thinking to understand the interaction and influence of related parts on each other and on outcomes.

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Adopted from “Guiding Principles” of the State of Maine Learning Results (2007)