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A+PEL Mission & Principles
The Associated Professional Educators of Louisiana (A+PEL) is the premier educators' organization in Louisiana, advancing A+ teachers as career professionals. By focusing on professional development, teacher advocacy and excellence in education, we empower Louisiana's youth for future success.
A+PEL was formed in 1987 to provide Louisiana teachers a truly professional organization. Our primary purpose is to empower teachers who embrace similar views on education in Louisiana and our nation.
We believe teaching is a PROFESSION. Unlike teachers unions, A+PEL concentrates entirely on education issues and the upgrading of teaching. A+PEL is working to create a new vision of what a teaching career can be.
The four guiding principles that form A+PEL's mission and message are:
Priority on Students
A+PEL is committed to providing students the best possible education in a safe and uninterrupted environment while emphasizing student achievement and character development.
Professionalism
A+PEL believes all teachers should be free to take control of their own career, negotiate their individual compensation, and make their own decisions about how to use time, resources, and methodologies.
Educational Excellence
A+PEL's emphasis is on educational excellence. Education should aim to improve a young person's character as well as his or her intellect.
Freedom of Choice
A+PEL believes educators should be free from all forms of compulsory membership and endorsements - freedom of or from association is essential to each individual.
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