"To promote and facilitate lifelong learning opportunities that encourage and support healthy, sustainable communities."

The Digby Area Learning Association believes:

• That education is a lifelong endeavour and a key to a better life.
• That education is everybody's business.
• In being responsive and accountable to the needs of our community.
• In an accessible, student-centered approach to learning.
• In showing fiscal responsibility.
• In community involvement and partnership.
• In growth of the organization, long term strategic planning and focus on our future.
• In removing barriers to lifelong learning.

In our endeavors we value:

• Quality of our programs and services.
• Flexibility of delivery and direction of our programs and services.
• Innovation.
• Positive public communication.

DALA's Shared Vision

• Through DALA’s influence on the citizens of the Digby area, a positive attitude toward the importance of education has liberated many to take charge of their own lives. Their strong community spirit motivates them to become more involved, show leadership, and improve their own standard of living.
• DALA’s Board of Directors and Staff ensure that everyone who wishes receives educational enrichment and this accessibility greatly enhances the lives of children and families. Many citizens in the community take responsibility for supporting the learning of others.
• Due to DALA’s efforts a s a recognized agent for positive change, secure funding ensures that its programs and services will be provided.

Because DALA has met its goals, this is a healthier, more optimistic and productive community, where expanded employment opportunities provide satisfying jobs to an increased number of skilled and educated people.