To implement yearly state/local meetings and conferences to share teaching strategies, data-driven decision-making, new ideas in best teaching practices and available resources to promote collegiality.

To communicate accurate and timely information on education issues to high school administrators and staff using electronic and print materials.

To provide information and recommendations to the State Board of Education on issues impacting high school education.

To work with the leadership and staff in the Division of School Improvement and other sections within the NC Department of Public Instruction to support and enhance secondary education.

To provide opportunities to advocate for and offer input on current issues, policies and legislation impacting secondary educators.

To provide opportunities for professional development and advanced studies based on the needs of high school educators.

To ensure that every high school student receives maximum benefit from time spent in high school and that achievement gaps are closed.

To ensure adequate mentoring for pre-service and in-service teachers and administrators.

To promote education as a profession for high school students.