DIVERSE Learners

We, the Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Portland in Oregon, believe that every student is a child of God and is deserving of an opportunity of the best Catholic education possible. We work in the community to provide a high-quality, faith-centered education for our students so that they may grow towards their fullest potential and live as Christian witnesses in service to others.

It is our mission to:

• Continue the work of Jesus Christ by respecting the sacredness of each person.
• Guide students by teaching and modeling the loving example of Jesus Christ.
• Partner with parents who are the primary educators of their children.
• Honor and affirm the dignity of students in their journey toward becoming fully contributing members of society consistent with the Gospel message.
• Fully support and educate all students for whom an appropriate program can be designed, funded, and implemented.
• Recognize, acknowledge, and respond to our students’ strengths, challenges, and learning styles in order to help them be successful.

Catholic School Resource Guidelines for Supporting Students with Diverse Learning Needs (updated 10/2016)