It is a mission to build a global community of teacher educators and to promote trans-national collaboration, support, and research and development in teacher education. Aims : 1. To establish a worldwide community for teacher education 2. To promote the development of teacher education associations throughout the world by Creating cooperative networks between teacher education associations, Sharing information, resources and expertise. Supporting countries and regions in developing teacher education institutions 3. To represent the interests of teacher education associations to international bodies and organizations 4. To provide equitable educational opportunities by promoting quality teacher education throughout the world.