Equifinality is the principle that in open systems a given end state can be reached by many potential means.  It emphasizes that the same end state may be achieved via many different paths or trajectories. In closed systems, a direct cause-and-effect relationship exists between the initial condition and the [Read more...]

October 10, 2012

Dear Families,

Transportation and teamwork: We have continued collaboration with the District, the
transportation department, our students and families to address transportation issues
and to ensure that we’re following all of the requirements and regulations, while at the
same time responding to concerns and requests. [Read more...]

We are all just navigating our way and some days are better than others.  It really is more about the compass you use for navigation, not whether you occasionally got lost.   The staff and I are learning and changing the way we think about students who have difficult days navigating their choices.

We still have boundaries and school-wide expectations.  We still have natural consequences that occur when students are outside those boundaries.   We still have bottom lines for safety. [Read more...]