OUR PURPOSE:

• to promote improvement in the teaching of all phases of literacy at all levels of instruction

• to act as a clearing house in circulating information of value and in keeping members posted as to the latest educational movements and findings

• to provide high-quality professional development

• to encourage open discussion about literacy

• to bring inspirational leaders in the fields of education and communication before the coalition

• to cooperate with other educational groups related to literacy

• to nurture and grow current and future leaders and supervisors of literacy