Belief Statements
We believe every child deserves the highest quality education.
We hold ourselves accountable to every child who walks through our door.
We believe the development of citizenship in all students is essential to a complete education.
We are responsible for building upon the sense of community we have inherited.
We believe the development of leadership is critical to our success.
Vision
Where Eagles Soar!
Mission
Allen ISD cultivates innovation in education that empowers every learner to realize his or her full potential.
Graduate Profile
Academically Prepared for Future Pursuits
Students will possess necessary skills to seek educational and career options as they continually pursue and integrate knowledge.
Effective Problem-Solvers
Students will master the skills needed to design innovative solutions within independent and team settings.
Effective Communicators
Students will be able to listen critically and speak articulately; will be able to resolve conflicts effectively and appropriately; will be able to understand and appreciate diverse individuals and cultures; will be able to exercise leadership qualities; and will be able to communicate using advancing technology.
Responsible and Engaged Citizens
Students will demonstrate ethical and moral decision-making in the context of their local, national and world community. They will also possess an awareness of community resources and understand the value of service to others.
Non-Negotiables
Beyond the district vision, mission, and goals, the Board of Trustees and the District have established non-negotiables for the administration of the district. The district non-negotiables are:
- Student learning will improve;
- We will improve through quality professional learning experiences;
- We will learn in high-performing collaborative teams;
- We will provide quality internal and external customer service.
Strategic Goals
Strategic Goal 1: STUDENT LEARNING
Cultivate innovation and increase student success by engaging students in rigorous and relevant learning experiences that will prepare them for graduation and post-secondary success.
Strategic Goal 2: HUMAN CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT, SUPPORT, AND RETENTION
Cultivate an organizational culture and climate that values building capacity in all staff that fosters academic success for all students.
Strategic Goal 3: RESOURCES
Leverage all opportunities to create and sustain a successful learning organization. Develop and implement a long-range financial plan to support student success.
Strategic Goal 4: ORGANIZATIONAL AND INSTRUCTIONAL EFFECTIVENESS AND EFFICIENCY
Ensure optimum use of resources and operation and systems.
Strategic Goal 5: COMMUNICATION AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Purposefully promote and communicate the message of our vision of excellence to our stakeholders, business and surrounding community, the extended social media community, and in state, national, and international venues.
Strategic Objectives
Strategic Goal 1: STUDENT LEARNING
Strategic Objective 1:
Implement systems and structures promoting the communication, exploration and pursuit of college and career opportunities for all students.
Strategic Objective 2:
Build instructional capacity to yield increases in student success.
Strategic Objective 3:
Design and implement comprehensive instructional programs and learning services for our community of learners.
Strategic Goal 2: HUMAN CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT, SUPPORT, AND RETENTION
Strategic Objective 1:
Recruit and retain staff that is committed to our shared beliefs and vision.
Strategic Objective 2:
Provide human capital development opportunities to continually strengthen professional capacity and interpersonal skills to maximize the educational environment.
Strategic Goal 3: RESOURCES
Strategic Objective 1:
Maintain a strong financial plan that appropriately allocates instructional resources, maintains financial strength, integrity, and provides adequate taxpayer transparency.
Strategic Objective 2:
Provide a student-centered educational environment that reflects a commitment to safety, security, and innovation.
Strategic Goal 4: ORGANIZATIONAL AND INSTRUCTIONAL EFFECTIVENESS AND EFFICIENCY
Strategic Objective 1:
Design and implement specific, comprehensive program evaluations of systemic district initiatives, programs, and practices.
Strategic Goal 5: COMMUNICATION AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Strategic Objective 1:
Inform and engage students, parents, and the community regarding the educational priorities, processes, initiatives, achievements and challenges of the District.