Mission: The purpose of the missouri association of school administrators is to : (a) encourage the development and furtherance of an adequate system of elementary and secondary education; (b) promote the continuous upgrading of curriculum, teaching, and learning experiences; (c) advance professionalism in school administration; (d) recognize individuals for meritorious service to education; (e) improve conditions of professional service for school administrators, teachers, and non-teaching personnel; (f) advocate for the enactment of sound educational legislation and the solution of educational problems through leadership and cooperation with interested parties; and (g) engage in such other activities consistent with the purpose of the association.

Programs: To accomplish the mission of the missouri association of school administrators, the association offers to its members two annual conferences; a quarterly newsletter; an annual membership directory; school finance workshops; weekly legislative bulletins; an awards program recognizing outstanding leadership; a mentoring program for new superintendents; presentations at regional meetings; opportunities for networking with colleagues; information regarding current educational issues; a website providing information on issues; monitoring of legislation considered at both the state and national level; and leadership workshops.