The staff of Washington Elementary School is well prepared to provide a welcoming, supportive and safe environment for all students of the school because they are themselves continuously receiving training in all academic areas as well as in areas such as conflict resolution strategies, first aid, and CPR. Due to their collaborative efforts that provide a consistent program as well as their years of experience in developing thematic teaching units that make education interesting and meaningful, the teachers of Washington strongly believe that all students are capable of becoming self-motivated individuals through both collaborative and independent learning.