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First District RESA

What “First” means

Three pillars, and the commitments behind each one. This is the standard we hold ourselves to across all 19 member systems.

The plan

Three pillars, fifteen commitments

Each word of the agency's tagline is a pillar of the plan: a promise to member systems, and the commitments that keep it.

First inService

Support that meets needs. Service that makes a difference.

  1. Provide tailored support that reflects the unique needs of each district and school.
  2. Deliver responsive, respectful service grounded in solutions.
  3. Advocate for public education and the professionals who make it possible.
  4. Partner closely with systems to build trust and create meaningful impact.
  5. Lead with a servant-leadership mindset that prioritizes the success of others.

First inLeadership

Developing leaders. Modeling excellence. Elevating capacity.

  1. Design and deliver leadership development that strengthens district and school capacity.
  2. Model effective leadership in all interactions.
  3. Provide trusted expertise rooted in deep instructional and content knowledge.
  4. Approach challenges with a forward-focused, solutions-oriented mindset.
  5. Build leadership at every level through mentoring, coaching, and empowerment.

First inCollaboration

Connecting people, ideas, and systems for collective success.

  1. Bring the right people together to drive meaningful conversations and collective action.
  2. Meet systems and schools where they are, supporting progress at a sustainable pace.
  3. Establish purposeful partnerships aligned to district goals and student success.
  4. Listen intentionally to understand each district's unique context and needs.
  5. Serve as a catalyst for sharing ideas, best practices, and innovation across the region.

Where this shows up

In the work of six divisions

The plan is not a document that sits on a shelf. It describes how the divisions work with your district every day.

Put the plan to work in your district

Tell us what your district needs and we'll point you to the person who handles it.
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