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We value academic results as much as we value the process of learning. We motivate and challenge our students to think in new and interesting ways, teaching our students that learning can be fun and empowering. Students in our schools want to come to school because the academic atmosphere is optimistic, challenging, and supportive every day. ACHIEVEMENT UNLOCKED! In addition to passion, the culture in our schools is truly attached to a philosophical belief that students can and will achieve great things when given great opportunities. The access and daily interactions that are created to support the learning environment for all our students create a superior education option in Central Florida. Our consortium of schools works tirelessly to raise not only the achievement bar for our students academically, but also socially through living the practice of inclusive learning. Our Elementary Programs are nationally accredited by Cognia (Formerly AdvancED/SACS).

Technology integration is part of what we strive to implement in order to prepare students for a life in a technology-driven society. A variety of technology devices are utilized, such as iPads, tablets, Kindles, SmartBoards, desktop computers, laptop computers, mobile and stationary tech labs, as well as interactive platforms for individual, small, and whole group instruction. UCP Charter Schools intentionally use a variety of technological tools to better prepare our students for the future. In a world where the impact of technology is ever growing, we prepare our students for authentic access to different technology platforms and implementation methods. For example, we have implemented a 1:1 individualized iPad program in our elementary schools. Technology integration is more than tech support and is an integral part of education for high-quality teaching and learning! It has the potential to help our students access curriculum, learn new information, and fully participate in learning, which makes it a crucial component of our curriculum. Our t eachers and integration specialists work together to find creative and effective uses of productivity tools that can be interwoven throughout the many different content areas that we teach. Integrating different tech tools unlocks traits in our students like becoming information seekers, analyzers, problem solvers, and decision makers. *Work Cited: (Alper & Raharinirina, 2006; Jackson, 2009; Puckett, 2004)