"I think the ASN Exemplary School process serves many purposes. It is a helpful tool to gather information in a format that can be used for accreditation, grants, publicity materials, District reports and annual reports, just to name a few. It can also, if used correctly, energize your community around key issues like fund-raising, event production and especially in crafting new mission and vision statements. Finally, and perhaps most importantly, as a living document the Exemplary Schools write-ups can become a powerful vehicle for comprehensive school improvement and continuous growth." 

Chairman, California Arts Council