The purposes of this organization shall be to:

a. Assist elementary and middle school principals, elementary and middle school assistant principals, school supervisors, and other administrators with similar interests and/or responsibilities to fulfill professional obligations. (The educators enumerated herein shall be referred to as "members.")

b. Provide opportunities for cooperative study of various problems common to the elementary and middle schools of Maryland, through publications, research studies and conferences,

c. Encourage active membership in local principals' associations, and membership in the National Association of Elementary School Principals,

d. Promote professional and public understanding of the educational leadership role of the members,

e. Promote and secure the professional rights and individual welfare of the members,

f. Promote communication with organizations concerned with education,

g. Promote and maintain recognition as a professional organization dedicated to the education of children,

h. Publicize the importance of the role of the elementary and middle schools and their administrators in the total educative process,

i. Promote financial support of public education