Why We Do What We Do

Action Learning Systems believes that:

• All students and staff can learn and succeed at high levels
• Success leads to more success
• Schools, districts, and ALS control four critical principles for student and staff success—Focus, Alignment, Expectations, and Opportunity
  

These principles for student and staff success are embedded in six high-performance practices that drive the development of all ALS products and services. Effective practices of high performing schools include:

• Standards-Based Curriculum and Assessment
• Research-Based Strategy Instruction
• Data-Driven Decision Making
• Targeted Professional Development
• Achievement-Driven Structure and Support
• Academic-Centered Family and Community Engagement
  

To ensure that Action Learning Systems has the capacity and sustainability to accomplish its mission in education, the following values are our decision screen:

What We Value, Therefore, What We Do

• Develop long-term district and school partnerships that build capacity for sustainable success for all students
• Seek coherence and fidelity by utilizing multiple sources of data in every aspect of our work (products and services) internally and with our schools and districts
• Improve our products and services through a balance of core programs coupled with innovation and creativity
• Treat employees with respect by supporting positive interpersonal relationships, providing transparent decision-making, and celebrating diversity
• Apply future-focused and fiscally responsible practices to ensure long-term career opportunities and growth challenges for employees.