1A: The ESA commits to a vision, purpose, and a core set of beliefs about providing programs and services that meet the expectations of the ESA and its member districts.

1B: The ESA engages in a continuous improvement process that improves professional practice, effectiveness, and results.

1C: ESA leadership establishes processes, procedures and conditions to support agency effectiveness.

1D: The ESA provides professional growth opportunities for internal and district staff in leadership positions.

1E: The ESA uses a comprehensive process for staff evaluation.

1F: The ESA Administrator and Leadership demonstrate a commitment to supporting the purpose of the ESUCC through consistent,

active engagement in its leadership structures and by fulfilling all ESUCC membership expectations. 

1G: The ESA Board, through board policies, understands and practices its defined roles and responsibilities to maintain an effective agency.

1H: ESA programming and services fulfill the requirements of Rule 84.

2A: ESAs use a data-driven process to systematically identify the needs of districts to develop an agency service plan.

2B: The ESA ensures its services are developed and delivered, have clear and measurable outcomes, and are aligned with evidence-based practices.

2C: The ESA has established a process to assess implementation of targeted programs and services.

2D: The ESA establishes conditions and provides learning opportunities that support the development of individual and collective knowledge, skills, and professionalism necessary to effectively deliver the agency service plan.

2E: The ESA fosters an innovative and collaborative culture to optimize program and service delivery.

3A: ESA staff provide internal and external stakeholders with opportunities to collaborate and inform the development of the agency’s purpose, programs, and services.

3B: ESA staff communicate efficiently and effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

3C: The ESA provides an induction process to their service agency for new district leadership.

3D: The ESA is an active partner in activities and initiatives of the ESUCC, and formally engages with and collaborates with the Nebraska Department of Education.

4A: The ESA utilizes a planning process to align human, material, and fiscal resources to meet the short and long term goals of the agency.

4B: The ESA allocates human, material, and fiscal resources to optimize agency efficiency and effectiveness.

4C: The ESA recruits, employs and retains highly qualified staff.

4D: The ESA provides induction and mentoring for new staff to grow and improve.