Goals

• Prepare prospective teachers for meeting the educational needs of all children, youth, and adults
• Prepare support personnel for meeting the educational needs of the schools
• Assist schools with the improvement of instructional programs
• Conduct research to expand, enhance, and evaluate instructional programs and personnel
• Offer professional preparation in areas other than teaching that combine theoretical studies and practical experiences to prepare graduates for both immediate employment and advanced study
• Give all possible service to the communities of Alabama through assistance to their educational programs and related activities.