In 2019, the Holdsworth Center selected Aldine ISD to take part in its five-year program designed to strengthen leadership and talent development systems across school districts in Texas. As part of the program, Aldine developed a unique leadership definition and framework to give every employee a blueprint for success.
CONNECT We value relationships.
Cultivates relationships through empathy and social/cultural awareness
Values diversity in the Aldine community and seeks to engage with parents, students, and the community
Communicates clearly through effective listening, accessibility, and open lines of dialogue
Critically reflects upon own identity to examine privilege, assumptions, beliefs, and biases
Exhibits integrity, fairness, trust, respect, and confidentiality
INSPIRE We believe in growth of self and others.
Recognizes potential in others by identifying areas of strength and works to build their capacity
Creates an open environment that encourages risk-taking and candid communication
Supports growth in others though feedback, coaching and equitable access to leadership opportunities
Recognizes and celebrates accomplishments
Accepts responsibility and learns from missteps
Takes action to evolve, explores new or more impactful ways of working, and encourages others to do the same
IMPACT We are responsible for student success.
Establishes high expectations and believes all can meet them, regardless of identity or background
Makes student-driven decisions supported by relevant data
Take ownership of initiatives with a sense of urgency and purpose and believes own work directly impacts student outcomes
Seeks feedback to improve performance
Challenges inequity and acts to ensure universal access to opportunity
