PAMLE Mission Statement

The Pennsylvania Association for Middle Level Education (PAMLE), the state affiliate of AMLE, is dedicated to maximizing each student’s achievement by supporting safe, innovative, and developmentally appropriate learning environments. We empower middle-level educators and practitioners through high-quality professional development, collaboration, and advocacy, ensuring those working directly with young adolescents have the tools, knowledge, and support they need to help every student thrive.

PAMLE Vision Statement

PAMLE envisions a Pennsylvania where every young adolescent learns and grows in responsive, challenging, and equitable schools, supported by passionate educators, engaged communities, and informed leadership.

Our vision is to elevate middle-level education through research-based practices, inclusive school cultures, and dynamic partnerships.

PAMLE Belief Statements

We believe that:

• Middle-level education is a distinct and critical phase that deserves intentional focus, advocacy, and support.
• All students deserve a developmentally responsive, empowering, and academically rigorous education.
• Educators working with young adolescents must be knowledgeable, collaborative, and committed to equity and growth.
• Safe, inclusive, and affirming school environments are essential for student well-being and achievement.
• Instruction should be active, exploratory, integrative, and designed to meet young adolescents' social, emotional, cognitive, and physical needs.
• Strong partnerships with families, communities, businesses, and higher education enhance student success.
• Continued research and professional development are vital to advancing best practices in middle-level education.
• Middle-level education must remain prioritized in state policies, mandates, and educational leadership discussions.