1. If we foster schools that are welcoming and inclusive to all students, then students will feel valued and they will be better able to access their learning.
2. If we embrace communication, transparency and collaborative relationships within ourselves and the community, then we will improve trust and participation in supporting our students.
3. If we improve our ability to align assessments to curriculum, improve our data culture, and increase our analysis of student learning, then we will be more equipped to provide meaningful student engagement and increased achievement.
4. If we increase and promote access to career pathways, curriculum, and shared instructional experiences, then our district will prepare our students for the world they will enter after their time with us.

Our Portrait of a Learner is a blended reflection of Region 15’s Core Values and Theories of Action. It captures our community’s vision of what it means for students to learn, grow, and thrive—both in school and beyond.

Grounded in collaboration, inclusivity, and innovation, this framework highlights the skills, mindsets, and qualities that prepare our students for success in a global society. By aligning our daily practices with these shared values, we ensure that every student feels supported, challenged, and inspired to reach their full potential.

Region 15 Portrait of a Learner

Core Values are the Foundation of Who we are and How we work Together

In Region 15, the core values represent the beliefs and principles that define what matters most to our learning community—and they guide our actions, decisions, and interactions each day. These values are not simply aspirations; they are lived commitments that shape the learning experiences we design, the culture we build, and the relationships we nurture to ensure a sense of belonging for all.

At the heart of our work is a bold and enduring vision: to engage students in meaningful learning today while preparing them to thrive in the world they will inherit tomorrow. This responsibility—to nurture capable, compassionate, and curious learners—cannot be carried by schools alone. It requires the shared commitment of our entire community.

Our core values serve as a compass for students, educators, families, and staff, ensuring alignment between what we believe and how we behave. They reflect our collective responsibility to foster a safe, inclusive, and dynamic environment where curiosity is nurtured, relationships are honored, and every learner is seen and supported. Educational equity* is embedded in every core value we uphold as a district, and is intentionally included in each core value, and not a standalone goal

These core values are a collective call to action. It is written in the present tense—intentionally—so we can begin living it now. It offers a glimpse of what is possible when we come together with shared purpose on behalf of every learner in Region 15. Rooted in our values and driven by our hopes for the future, we strive to ensure all students grow, lead, and thrive—today and tomorrow.

*From the National Equity Project, “Educational equity means that every child receives what they need to develop fully, academically and socially,

Working towards equity in schools involves: 

• Ensuring equally high outcomes for all participants in our educational system; 
• Discovering and cultivating the unique gifts, talents and interests that every human possesses. 
• Removing the predictability of success or failure that currently correlates with any social or cultural factor;
• Interrupting inequitable practices, examining biases, and creating inclusive, multicultural school environments for adults and children”

Together for Students

We believe that every student matters and we will ensure that each student receives what they need in order to thrive and grow — academically, socially, and emotionally — in safe, inclusive, and future-ready environments. We come together to see each child as unique and valuable, amplifying the strengths they bring while nurturing and guiding the needs we learn about.

Community of Learners

We cultivate authentic partnerships among students, families, and staff through trust, empathy, and shared responsibility to foster a vibrant and dynamic learning community. We recognize our students, families, and staff as integral voices. Our work together ensures all members of our learning community are respected, valued, and empowered to contribute.

Continuous Curiosity and Improvement

We believe that curiosity is not only the foundation of inquiry-it is the spark that drives transformation. Through curiosity, we challenge assumptions, embrace learning, and adapt with intention to better serve our students and community. Through exploration, reflection and innovation, we continuously evolve. We actively seek to understand the lived experiences of our students, families, and staff. Their insights inform our practices, fuel innovation, and ensure that learning is relevant and empowering.

World-Leading And Future-Ready

We are forward-thinking and globally aware. Within and across communities we prepare students with skills to think critically, solve problems collaboratively, and engage ethically in a changing world. We implement exemplary, evidence-based and fresh practices to meet our students’ and educators’ learning needs now and in the future. We cultivate mutual care and wellbeing in our local community, and find ways to apply that ethic of care in our interconnected and complex world.