Mission, Vision, and Values Statement

MISSION STATEMENT 

TO MOBILIZE, STRENGTHEN, AND INSPIRE OUR MEMBERSHIP IN THE INTEREST OF OUR CHILDREN, FAMILIES, STAFF AND COMMUNITIES.

VISION STATEMENT

IHSA WILL GROW AND DIVERSIFY ITS REVENUE TO ENHANCE MEMBERSHIP RESOURCES AND SERVICES; STRATEGICALLY PROMOTE AWARENESS AND ADVOCACY IN THE PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECTORS; DEVELOP COMPETENT LEADERS; AND ENCOURAGE INNOVATIVE PRACTICES AS THE PREFERRED TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROVIDER FOR ILLINOIS HEAD START AND EARLY HEAD START PROGRAMS.

CORE VALUES

• Impassioned leadership that proactively pursues the possibility of change
• Integrity through transparency and accountability
• A unified voice, reflecting diversity and respect for all
• Pursuit of innovation and best practices
• Relationship-based partnerships that promote intentional collaboration
• Life-long learning