ASCP Beliefs, Vision & Mission

The Arkansas Study Circles Project (ASCP) helps communities organize discussions to identify issues and to develop solutions and action plans. The ASCP gives citizens the tools to organize inclusive, diverse, face-to-face dialogue that leads to positive action. We do this because we believe:

• Citizens care about their communities
• People will support what they help create
• People need and deserve to participate in decisions that affect them
• Every voice is needed and should be valued
• Everyone has something to contribute
• Diversity of opinions results in better solutions
• Dialogue builds understanding and trust

The ACSP Vision – We see a state where all citizens:

• Have a voice in decisions that affect them
• Voice their concerns in civil democratic ways
• Are heard
• Play a part in building the lines of communication throughout the state so that we learn from each other
• Come together from all walks of life to understand other views
• Work through problems
• Plan for their futures
• Are encouraged and given the opportunity to participate in dialogue where they are respected
• Talk and plan together to ensure every child is afforded the best education possible

ACSP’s Mission - Inform, inspire, prepare and support communities to engage in civil and productive discussions that find common ground, build trust and create strong partnerships to improve education for every child in Arkansas.

For more information about the Arkansas Study Circles Project, please e-mail Diane Vibhakar, ASCP coordinator.

Additional resources:

Study circle benefits
Study circle discussion topics and brochures