About - An Achievable Dream

About

An Achievable Dream (AAD) is a nonprofit organization with a unique structure and goal: we partner with public school districts in Newport News and Virginia Beach, Virginia to co-operate schools in primarily under-served communities, providing additional resources to level the playing field for students.

An Achievable Dream Urban Learning Leadership Center (AADULLC) has over twenty years of experience implementing the AAD model and provides education consulting, customizable professional learning solutions, and K—12 social and emotional curriculums for individual schools and districts across the country.

Our Mission

We develop independent, productive citizens through a social, academic, and moral education.

Our vision

To bring equity to education by providing opportunities for success in school and life.

Core Values

Belief — We believe that all children can achieve their dreams.
Equity — We are committed to providing students with equitable access to resources and opportunities.
Whatever It Takes - We will do "whatever it takes" to ensure our students succeed.
Partnerships — We value collaboration with our partners: school divisions, businesses, colleges and universities, military, law enforcement, first responders, health systems, local and municipal governments, and nonprofits.
Relationships — We prioritize relationships with students, families, donors, partners, and each other based on respect, connection, and trust. Our relationships are authentic and purposeful.
Continuous Improvement — We are data-driven, employing rigorous and ongoing evaluation, and we prioritize professional development and innovation.
Systemic Impact — We work toward long-term community impact. We are focused on hope for our students' futures.
Organizational Integrity — We emphasize skilled management and a customer-service mindset. We work with integrity and we are intentional about accountability. We focus on results, data governance, and board governance. We strive for financial sustainability.