Our mission at the Children’s Synergistic Learning Collaborative is to create an inclusive learning environment to promote optimal emotional and intellectual development of all children. The ability to think and feel in an intelligent way will propel children as individuals and protect them from alienation. Optimal development results in connected and engaged citizens equipped to make responsible decisions, identify and solve problems, be active in their communities, set goals and persevere, and above all else, be kinder to themselves and others. We achieve our mission through our three pillars: personalized and self-directed learning; inclusive and collaborative learning; place based and experiential learning. In the end, we want our students to leave empowered and engaged citizens.