our Philosophy

What is the Philosophy of the ETL School of Thought?

  1. The Philosophy of the ETL School of Thought is defined as general principles and values that adhere to, which are as follows:

  1. No one, regardless of race, culture, nationality, gender, religion, ability, etc. has the option to be born. As a result, everyone has a right to be here.

  1. There is a purpose for every human life.

  1. Every human being has an inherent value that cannot be measured simply by what one can/cannot do. As a result, no one should be dehumanized, treated as less than a human or thought of as nothing.

  1. Human beings are not born equal. As a result, everyone should be guaranteed equal rights in order to have an opportunity to strive towards quality of life.

  1. Everyone is part of the human family and represents, as well as, affects one another.

  1. Regardless of all the similarities that exist among human beings, as individuals, we are all unique. As a result, everyone brings something different to the pathway of life.

  1. Not everyone can always be guaranteed success; however, in order to maximize the possibility for success, we need to provide the following.

  1. Every human being is imperfect and lives, works and plays in an imperfect system (world, society, community, family, etc.) As a result, everyone must live life based on therapeutic principles in order to deal therapeutically and effectively with imperfections.

  1. We are morally obligated to provide for those who cannot provide for themselves and others to the extent possible.

  1. We are also morally obligated to empower people to provide for themselves and effective teaching and learning brings out the best in everyone.

  1. Everyone has a degree of ability for teaching/learning and therapeutic and effective teaching and learning brings out the best in everyone.

  1. Life should be cherished and protected whether it be our own or the lives of others. Life should never be cheapened by indifference and/or lack of regard for common human values.

  1. Despite the challenges of yesterday, today and tommorow, we choose to believe that the best is yet to come.