The mission of the Association of Colleges for Tutoring and Learning Assistance (ACTLA) is to advance excellence within our discipline and practice. Through professional development, certification, and dialogue, we foster and promote racial and socioeconomic equity in student achievement. We recognize the critical role of tutoring and learning assistance programs in disrupting and transforming inequitable practices and educational systems.

The historic and systemic nature of educational inequity has created economic and psycho-social barriers for our students. We are committed to ensuring equitable access and inclusive practices regardless of race, gender, socioeconomic class, age, ability, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, and individual expression and experience.

Our work facilitates student empowerment, restorative justice, and the transfer of cultural knowledge within our global communities.