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Diversity allows us to network well.
Additional membership from PA and NH helps with "fresh thinking"
Support each other- don't feel like are on an island
Online resources and Zoom meetings helps with attendance and not have to travel.
Flexibility with meeting "busy" lives.
Adaptable to district needs- we agree on vision and mission but it just may look differently in different districts
Strength Finder Tool: has helped with recruiting staff that "fit" the vision.
Multiple Professional Opportunities to take advantage of for districts- flexible in format
We have unique tools (learning progressions, EduPlanet) that are an asset and can be used anywhere
Professionals have a growth mindset and are not ok being stagnate in education

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Expanded to other states
Combination of rural and bigger cities
Different topics for PD
Responsiveness to what the members need and want
Knowledgable people in each district that are willing to share their expertise
Lots of resources
Membership is a great value for all the resources one can access
Lots of communication
strong commitment to vision
Strong financially doing well

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*The use of technology and virtual programming/ meetings makes them accessible from anywhere.
*Commitment to the vision has remained consistent over time.
*Experienced and knowledgable Executive Director.
*There's a strong focus on having a growth mindset and how this influences the work.
*Members are incredibly generous with time, resources, and knowledge!

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Learning progressions!!!

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Strong culture of collaborative problem-solving.  Members are always willing to help each other find solutions to challenges and problems they encounter along the way.

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Access to resources and opportunities in the National Alliance.

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WE NEVER GIVE UP!!

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Accepting of every organization regardless of where they are in their progress/development.

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I think our active members support each other very well and come to the table with an expectation of collaboration each month. This is stronger now then it has been in the past.