Professional Development
To enhance and improve the professional development of reading and language arts educators in Connecticut

Advocacy
To provide leadership in support of research, policy, and practice that improves reading instruction and supports the best interests of all learners and reading professionals

Partnerships
To form partnerships with other organizations including  universities and local agencies that share our goal of promoting literacy

Research
To encourage and support research at all levels of reading and language arts education to promote informed decision making by reading professionals, policymakers, and the public

Global Literacy Development
To identify and support leadership and significant state, national, and international issues