Mission Statement
INSPIRE upholds a respectful image of each child having the potential to be creative, competent and capable. Through respect and commitment to our tri cultural community of Taos, New Mexico, we are committed to providing quality bilingual education for every child based on an in depth understanding of each child’s family history and cultural values. Every child has diverse strengths rooted in his or her family’s unique culture, heritage, language, beliefs, and circumstances. INSPIRE supports the full participation of every child built on these strengths by promoting a sense of belonging, supporting positive social relationships, and enabling families and professionals to gain advocacy skills that positively impact the life of every child.
Educational Philosophy
Play is a child’s work. Early childhood teachers’ work involves understanding, encouraging, and facilitating play in young children’s lives. Our teachers consider the most current understanding of child development, children’s learning styles, developmentally appropriate activities, experiential learning, multiculturalism and performance-based assessment in creating curriculum for the children. Our curriculum is child-centered and interest based, allowing children to develop a love of learning and confidence in their ability to learn. Encouraged to think independently and creatively, the children know that they are respected and valued as autonomous and unique.
“The curriculum is not child centered or teacher directed. The curriculum is child originated and teacher framed…We have given great care in selecting the term ‘negotiated curriculum’ instead of child centered curriculum”
– Innovations in Early Education: The International Reggio Exchange.
