- Learners are placed at their appropriate developmental instructional level (Performance Level) in each of ten content areas based on demonstrated performance.
- Curriculum is “guaranteed and viable” where the Learning Targets (standards) and supporting materials are made explicit and available to teachers, students and parents.
- Evidence toward proficiency for all Learning Targets is measured and recorded over time where the learner must score proficient or better prior to beginning the next Performance Level.
- Learning progress is scored and reported on a proficiency scale from 0.0 through 4.0. There are no traditional letter grades.

