The purpose of the organization is five-fold:
1. To promote collaborative relationships among all levels of Catholic education; including early childhood, elementary, secondary, and higher education.
2. To utilize resources of Catholic higher education to support the work of teaching in and leading Catholic elementary and secondary schools.
3. To promote degree programs that offer professional education for Catholic school teachers and leaders through cooperative efforts of the members.
4. To support members through partnerships and collaborations, sharing of information and resources, and modeling cooperation.
5. To cultivate and encourage an inclusive membership of all Catholic colleges and universities that support Catholic elementary and secondary schools.
National Catholic Educational Association
