AALA’s purpose is set forth in its Constitution:
- To promote the general welfare of all active and retired members of the Association.
- To represent active members in their relationship with the Los Angeles Unified School District.
- To communicate the Association’s point of view to the Board of Education, the Superintendent, the Local District Superintendents (now Region Superintendents) and other District personnel, local and state agencies, the media and public at large.
- To build and maintain collaborations that promote the objectives of the Association.
- To support and mentor new members of the Association as they embark upon their careers.