PURPOSES
Section 1
To work for the welfare of all school children, to provide for diverse learning styles and needs, and to continue the improvement of instructional opportunities for all.
Section 2
To develop and promote the adoption of ethical practices, personnel policies and standards of preparation for the teaching profession.
Section 3
To unify and support the teaching profession and to secure the salaries, retirement, tenure, professional and sick leave and other professional working conditions necessary to support teaching.
Section 4
To give members a common voice on matters pertaining to the teaching profession and to present individual and common interests before the Board of Education and other authorities.
Section 5
To acquire property and monies and to employ a staff, if necessary, to carry out the purposes of this Association.
Section 6
To serve as the professional voice of the Association of Portsmouth Teachers.