02/20/2026
Many Voices. One Mission.
At NATSAP - National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs in San Diego this year, Derek Jay Daley spoke about something that can be uncomfortable but matters a lot: criticism.
He talked about how listening to feedback does not mean we have failed. It means we care enough about this work to look at it honestly. The tough conversations are part of getting better. They are part of earning trust.
Many Voices. One Mission does not mean we all see things the same way. It does not mean every conversation feels good. It means we stay engaged with each other anyway. We keep talking. We keep listening. Especially when it is hard.
This field grows when we stay open, stay curious, and keep showing up for the young people and families who trust us. Different perspectives. Same reason we are here. The work goes on.