· 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; and

· to nurture and grow current and future leaders and supervisors of literacy.