Vision: VESD provides a path to success for all students, helping them become lifelong learners.

Mission: VESD is dedicated to each student developing foundational educational skills through a comprehensive approach.

Motto: Learning for All... Whatever It Takes!

At VESD, we uphold a set of fundamental principles known as "The VESD Basics." These principles guide our actions and interactions, ensuring a positive and productive work environment:

1. The decisions we make are for the good of all students.

2. We lead by example and treat people with the respect and trust that are the foundation of our organization, using professional courtesy in all interactions.

3. As ambassadors of VESD, our conduct is held in high regard and reflected in all we do. Therefore, we act positively in our speech, work ethic, and social media conduct.

4. As role models, we take pride in our professional dress, personal appearance, and the materials and equipment entrusted to us.

5. We are responsible for providing and maintaining a safe, accident-free environment that fosters physical and emotional security.

6. We participate in planning and seek ways to improve current systems while proactively creating opportunities to improve personal competence. We do whatever it takes to ensure positive results.

7. We take responsibility and communicate concerns, providing possible solutions in order to create an environment of teamwork.

8. We honor and respect others’ time by acknowledging phone calls, e-mails, and messages by the next business day.

9. We recognize others’ accomplishments, efforts, and positive attitudes.

10. We create diversity inclusive working and learning environments, free from discrimination and harassment, to promote opportunity and equality for all.

Our commitment to wellness is called "The VESD Way," which includes five key areas:

• Professional Wellness
  • Keep improving in your job.
  • Work well with colleagues.
  • Engage in staff development and career planning.
• Social Wellness
  • Build positive relationships.
  • Communicate effectively.
  • Contribute to the community
• Emotional Wellness
  • Accept and manage yourself.
  • Maintain a positive outlook.
  • Build emotional intelligence.
• Financial Wellness
  • Budget and save.
  • Make informed financial decisions
• Physical Wellness
  • Regular health check-ups.
  • Follow a nutritious diet and exercise plan.