The Association is comprised of teachers, educational assistants, principals, consultants, other support staff and parents. The Ontario Association for Developmental Education believes that:
· the ultimate purpose of education is to help students achieve a self-satisfying quality of life, a sense of self esteem and personal competence in their own community;
· educational and
community supports must be provided to meet the individual and unique needs of every student;
· each District School Board make a full spectrum of programs and services available to every student;
· the efforts, expertise and commitment of professionals working with each student must be valued and enhanced.