Framework for the Future

Framework for the

2023 – 2026

Framework for the Future is ASD’s strategic roadmap for 20232026. Four major aspirations will drive our work over the next three years as we continue to strengthen our position as one of the leading international schools of the world.

These aspirations represent our commitment to ENGAGE ALL , INCLUDE ALL, INSPIRE ALL , and NURTURE ALL , and were born

out of the collective insights of stakeholders across the ASD community, including Students, Faculty, Staff, Alumni, Parents and Trustees.

Ultimately, we stand on the shoulders of those that came before us and have created the tradition of excellence that ASD is known for around the globe. The realization of these new action plans will ensure that ASD’s students are provided with a transformational experience that has positive impacts on Dubai, the UAE, and beyond.

I invite you to review the material enclosed in this booklet and to engage with us through 2026—when we will be celebrating our 60th birthday. As always, we are thankful for your partnership, and we look forward to sharing our progress.

Sincerely,

Dr. Steve Druggan Superintendent

ASPIRATION 1

ASPIRATION 2

ASPIRATION 3

ENGAGE ALL

INCLUDE ALL

INSPIRE ALL

Deliver challenging, inspirational, and purposeful learning through relevant and engaging pedagogy.

Ensure a culture of inclusion and belonging for all members of our diverse community.

Provide opportunities for our students to design, develop, and deliver for public purpose throughout Dubai, the UAE, and beyond.

AREAS OF FOCUS

AREAS OF FOCUS

AREAS OF FOCUS

Core Curriculum Strengthening

Delivering on Our Inclusion Commitment

Building the Space

Embedding of Attributes

Enhancing Our Support Services

What Happens in the Space

Culture of Feedback Belonging Outside Our Walls Arabic Language Program Islamic Education

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ASPIRATION 4

NURTURE ALL Enhance the personal, communal, and financial sustainability of ASD, Dubai, and our world.

AREAS OF FOCUS Salary and Benefits Framework Review Analytics at ASD Advancement/ Communications Alumni Development

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2023-2026 ACTION PLANS TO ENGAGE ALL Curriculum 1 Core Strengthening

of 2 Embedding Attributes

Develop a culture of responsive planning based on student learning

Continue the integration of ASD student attributes

BY 2026 1) Comprehensive documentation of offerings in Atlas, our curriculum mapping program, is complete.

2) Documented, taught, and assessed curricula are aligned.

3) A relevant Unit Review Process for ASD is in place.

4) There is robust evidence to support that teachers are fluent in Stages 1-3 of the Understanding by Design learning framework.

5) Successful implementation of the ES Open Up Math Program results in all ES students being challenged and supported.

BY 2026 1) The attributes serve as the transfer goals throughout the ASD curriculum.

2) A reflection process based on attribute growth and development is incorporated in the Middle School.

3) Attributes are intentionally integrated in the Elementary School’s academic program.

Language 5 Arabic Program

4 Outside Our Walls

Ensure sustainable and purposeful experiential learning through travel in Grades 5-12 BY 2026 Industry leading operating procedures are in place to guide selection, planning, and execution of all trips.

of 3 Culture Feedback Adopt a consistent and purposeful aproach to feedback for all employees and those we serve BY 2026 1) An updated Professional Growth program is embedded across the school.

2) ASD has moved from experimentation to consistency in terms of user feedback.

6 Islamic Education

Raise expectations and develop students’ listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in line with the MoE curriculum standards

Ensure the provision of Islamic Education for all Emirati students at ASD, and available to all Muslim students in MS and HS

BY 2026 Written curriculum is outlined in a manner that fits the needs of both ASD and KHDA, and data confirms student growth and progress in Arabic G1–12.

BY 2026 All Emirati students are required to take Islamic Ed within the school day, and the course is available as an option for all Middle and High School students.

Deliver challenging, inspirational, and purposeful learning through relevant and engaging pedagogy.

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2023-2026 ACTION PLANS TO INCLUDE ALL on 1 Delivering Our Inclusion

2 Enhancing Our Support

Commitment

Services

Enhance commitment, capacity, and collective efficacy for serving neurodiverse students BY 2026 ASD faculty and staff will report improved confidence that they have the ability and support to teach a wide range of neurodiverse students at ASD because we have successfully: 1) Provided professional learning to enhance Tier 1 (core) instruction, increase capacity to implement Tier 2 interventions, and equip particular employees with the knowledge and skills to support students with low incidence/more significant needs

Refine the systems and structures for identifying and supporting students BY 2026 1) Robust systems and structures are implemented effectively in the Middle and High Schools ensuring students with specific needs are identified early.

2) Students needing intensive Tier 3 Learning Support Services are making progress towards their IEP goals.

3) We have successfully launched special education services in the Middle and High Schools.

2) Implemented strategies of increasing awareness and appreciation for neurodiversity 3) Recruited and developed exceptional educators with skills and experience in serving neurodivergent students

Ensure a culture of inclusion and belonging for all members of our diverse community.

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3 Belonging

Ensure every member of the ASD community knows they belong and are valued BY 2026 1) Through intentional development of our ASD attributes, there is an ever increasing sense of belonging for all community members.

2) We have developed and implemented a Mission, Values, Attributes feedback tool to measure Belonging and other key components of the ASD experience.

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2023-2026 ACTION PLANS TO INSPIRE ALL

1 Building the Space

Happens in 2 What the Space

Create a Design & Innovation Center for Public Purpose BY 2026 Both the second and third floor of the center are functioning as innovative learning spaces bustling with students putting their creative energies towards learning and serving.

Develop the curriculum and programs that make the Design & Innovation Center for Public Purpose come to life BY 2026 1) A comprehensive set of discipline-based courses and curriculum integration opportunities are unified through the new center’s program.

2) Additional opportunities and requirements are developed for all ASD students, and all students in certain grade levels take part in our Self Directed Project (SDP) program.

3) The Director of the Center for Public Purpose is in place to ensure that the promise is delivered.

Provide opportunities for our students to design, develop, and deliver for public purpose throughout Dubai, the UAE, and beyond.

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2023-2026 ACTION PLANS TO NURTURE ALL and Benefits 1 Salary 2 Analytics Framework Review at ASD

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Ensure transparency for ASD employee salaries and benefits through the Compensation and Benefits Framework

Ensure authentic, readily available, and actionable data through a comprehensive framework and data dashboard

BY 2026 There is clarity and equity in each employee’s salary and benefits package. This includes a systematic review cycle.

BY 2026 A robust set of tools is in place to ensure equitable and timely access to information, accessed through one comprehensive dashboard that draws from our core systems.

Alumni Development Formalize and operationalize our contingent of over 2000 ASD Alumni worldwide.

BY 2026 Tools and staffing are in place to support an extensive and growing global Alumni network.

Enhance the personal, communal, and financial sustainability of ASD, Dubai, and our world.

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3 Advancement/ Communications Provide clarity on Advancement/ Communications deliverables BY 2026 1) Clear structures and staffing are in place for Advancement/ Communications.

2) A new, comprehensive communications plan is adopted to support and showcase all of the amazing things at ASD. 3) All systems are in place to celebrate our 60th anniversary.

4) Admissions continues to implement enrollment management strategies, including sophisticated data analytics to manage increases in applications across all divisions.

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M I SSIO N ~ VA L U E S ~ AT T RIBUTE S

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