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vi⋅sion - [vizh-uhn] - from Latin visio sight, from vidére to see. - noun - 1. the act or power of sensing with the eyes; sight. 2. the act or power of anticipating that which will or may come to be: prophetic vision; the vision of an entrepreneur. 3.an experience in which a personage, thing, or event appears vividly or credibly to the mind, although not actually present, often under the influence of a divine or other agency: a heavenly messenger appearing in a vision. 4. something seen or otherwise perceived during such an experience: The vision revealed its message. 5. a vivid, imaginative conception or anticipation: visions of wealth and glory. 6. something seen; an object of sight. 7. a scene, person, etc., of extraordinary beauty: The sky was a vision of red and pink. - verb -1. to envision: She tried to vision herself in a past century.

The Vision of Island Village Schools

The Gift of a Montessori Education for All Children

The Vision of Island Village

Helping students to develop the foresight to meet their future with confidence
Fostering independence, self-discipline, excellence, creativity, and responsibility
Establishing education as a holistic journey of self-discovery; an attitude of lifelong learning
Preparing students for the 21st century through an Internet and technology-infused curriculum
Connecting children to civilization through the Montessori cosmic curriculum
Training gardeners of the human potential who contribute to a peaceful world
Creating a community where individuals are equally important and where differences are respected
Creating a school of optimal size where a sense of family makes students feel safe and will not allow them to fall between the cracks; where families choose a point of view rather than simply attending a school
Developing high-quality public Montessori programs open to all children regardless of income, race, or socio-ethnic background
Sharing best practice with the global Montessori community through affordable professional development programs