Mission/purpose statement (Revised June 25, 2020)

Our Mission: 

To advocate for the middle school concept.

Our Purpose:

To achieve our mission, we will engage in these activities: 

• Planning and hosting professional development. 
• Coaching, sharing and modeling best practices. 
• Hosting an annual conference that adds value to the lives of attendees. 
• Publishing work related to the middle school concept. 
• Encouraging membership in our organization. 
• Encouraging participation in the Schools to Watch Program.
• Collaborating and communicating with NCDPI, District Level, RESA, NCPAPA, NCPOMLE, AMLE and The National Forum to Accelerate Middle-Grades Reform.
• Increasing communication with principals. 
• Establishing regional contacts. 
• Identifying areas/districts lacking representation in NCMLE and target them specifically.
• Securing grants to fund development opportunities. 

Our Commitment: 

To ensure success, NCMLE Board Members commit to: 

• Being a member of  NCMLE through a school level or individual membership.
• Attending Board Meetings unless family emergency or work circumstances prevent it. 
• Acknowledging, reading and/or responding to emails, texts, and calls within 48 hours. 
• Being prepared for meetings by reviewing materials ahead of time and preparing reports/activities you are scheduled to lead. 
• Being resourceful by being a good steward of NCMLE time and resources. 
• Being a team player and support each other’s work. 
• Supporting the work and expectations of the Schools to Watch Program.
• Maintaining a positive attitude towards the work of the Board. 
• Keeping the good of the group ahead of personal thoughts/opinions. 
• Exhibiting professionalism at all times.