ABOUT AAEA

The Arkansas Association of Educational Administrators (AAEA) was incorporated in 1976 with the goal of seeking continual improvement in the quality of education and educational leadership in Arkansas. To this end, AAEA has committed itself to supporting school leaders through legislative representation, advocacy, and professional learning opportunities. AAEA is an umbrella association with thirteen constituent educational administrator organizations. All school administrators who are members of AAEA are also members of at least one of the constituent organizations. Our commitment to education and school leadership remains as strong today as it did in 1976, representing approximately 3,300 school administrators.

AAEA Board of Directors

Mission, Vision, and Goals

AAEA prides itself on being a professional association offering a full line of services, all critical to the success of today’s busy school administrator. Prompted by a self-study process, the AAEA Board of Directors has adopted a mission and vision statement. Goals were added to give focus to the Association’s work.

The Board’s intent was to create a plan document to guide the organization toward achievement of its vision while providing staff maximum freedom to innovate and lead the organization.

The mission statement is an expression of the Association’s reason for being. The vision describes what the future will be when goals are met and the mission is fulfilled. This work provides standards of organizational behavior and reflects commitment to meeting demands of a new era.

MISSION

The Arkansas Association of Educational Administrators is a united alliance of diverse school leaders and an effective force for the highest quality public education for all children. Our mission is to ensure high standards of leadership by providing quality professional development, influencing education legislation and policy, stimulating and fostering support and building successful coalitions.

VISION

AAEA’s vision is to be the primary resource for school administrators by promoting and providing leadership for the advancement of education, and by engaging in activities that foster a public understanding and support for quality education.

GOALS

To provide programs and activities that focus on leadership development resulting in high levels of student achievement
To impact laws, policies and regulations to improve the quality and value of education for all children
To recognize and respect diversity and to build upon commonalities between the various constituent groups within AAEA to achieve mutual goals to benefit the students of Arkansas
To be the professional home for all Arkansas school administrators by providing the resources and tools necessary for effective leadership that results in greater student achievement
To be the connecting point and one-stop access for school leaders by providing a comprehensive website to bring news, information and advocacy on vital issues pertaining to education and children
To be recognized and respected by state and federal policy makers as leaders in education and advocates for children

Code of Ethics

Membership in the Arkansas Association of Educational Administrators requires a commitment to maintain exemplary standards of professional conduct, to uphold the highest standards of ethical behavior, and to provide competent professional leadership to the local school districts of Arkansas. Therefore, the Arkansas Association of Education Administrators endorses the following Code of Ethics.

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is the policy of Arkansas Association of Educational Administrators (AAEA) to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, AAEA will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

ABOUT AAEA

AAEA Board of Directors

Mission, Vision, and Goals

Code of Ethics

I. The school administrator strives to make the success of students the fundamental basis of all decision-making and actions.

II. The school administrator fulfills all professional responsibilities with honesty and integrity.

III. The school administrator supports the principles of constitutionalism and due process and seeks to protect the civil rights of individuals.

IV. The school administrator obeys local, state, and federal laws and supports the orderly and constitutional processes of change.

V. The school administrator implements in good faith all school board policies and administrative rules and regulations.

VI. The school administrator seeks changes in state and local laws, policies, and regulations that are not consistent with sound educational policy and professional practice.

VII. The school administrator does not improperly use his/her position or influence for personal or economic gain.

VIII. The school administrator accepts academic degrees or professional certification only from duly accredited institutions.

IX. The school administrator maintains high standards and seeks to improve his/her effectiveness through research and continuing professional development.

X. The school administrator honors all contracts until fulfillment or release.

Equal Employment Opportunity