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Serving Elementary and Middle Level PrincipalsThe High Value ofMembershipYour access to the support, resources, and networksyou need to be a better principal—from the onlynational professional association that exclusivelyserves elementary and middle-level principals andother educators

“I can’t imaginea principalin today’seducationalenvironmentfunctioningeffectivelywithout themany resourcesof NAESP. ”—Jeneen CapraroSunnyside Elementary,San Jose, CA“NAESPprovidesme with anetworkingopportunity,second to none,where I canconnect withmy colleaguesaround thecountry.”—Patricia RidderLittle Run ElementaryTucson, AZFree to MembersAward-Winning PublicationsPrincipal magazine—Published five times ayear Principal gives members the informationand insight they need to be better principals.Members have exclusive access to onlinecontent and a searchable database of pastarticles.Communicator—Monthly e-newsletterhighlights education-related news, research,and trends.Report to Parents—A bulletin writtenfor principals to reproduce and circulate toparents; features practical information on arange of family-friendly topics.Before the Bell—A news brief focused oneducation issues delivered to every member’se-mail inbox.E-newsletters—NAESP’s four contentspecifice-newsletters—concise, practical, andeasy to access.Professional NetworksNational network—Interact with 25,000peers who share the complexities, rewards,and challenges of being a principal.Social Networks—Connect with peersand join discussions on the NAESPFacebook page, LinkedIn group, thePrincipals’ Office blog, and PrincipalSpace,NAESP’s own online community thatenables members to share knowledge andlearn from colleagues.National Principal Mentoring CertificationProgram—Veteran principals share knowledgeand experience with protégés.State-Based Networks—Find colleagues,peers, and friends in your state or district.A Champion in Washington, DCAdvocacy—NAESP’s advocacy agenda tracksfederal education-related news, legislation,and policy decisions to protect the needsand interests of elementary and middle-levelprincipals nationwide.Career SupportLegal Benefits Program—Receive$1 million in individual professional liabilitycoverage and up to $10,000 for job protectiondefense claims, based on continuous years ofmembership.Principal HelpLine—Confidential, onlineforum enables members to ask questions abouttheir most pressing issues and challenges andget help from veteran principals one-on-onewithin 48 hours.Professional StandardsLeading Learning Communities—Researchbased,gold standard for what elementaryprincipals should know and be able to do;sets priorities and provides specific tools andresources to help principals meet standards ofhighly effective leadership.Leading Early-Childhood LearningCommunities—Standards to help principalsprovide instructional leadership in earlychildhood education and “extend thecontinuum of learning.”Leading After-School LearningCommunities—Definitive document thatgives principals the knowledge, tools, andresources to establish and sustain quality afterschoolprograms to enhance student success.Research and SurveysTen-Year Study—Hallmark study paints acomprehensive picture of the principalship;reports on current and longitudinal data, issues,and trends that affect the profession.Research Gateway—A “network of networks”that combines resources from a host of sourcesin a wide range of formats, including reports,articles, blogs, curriculum materials, e-books,simulations, tests, and surveys.Principals’ Salaries, 2008-2009—Keep trackof where your salary stacks up with yourpeers nationwide in this survey, conducted byEducational Research Service and published inPrincipal magazine.Reports—Timely research and reports aboutelementary education on topics like measuringacademic performance, school curricula,education policy, and after-school initiatives.National Association of Elementary School Principals l 800-386-2377 l www.naesp.org

Promising PracticesOnline Samples—Project ideas, programs,and techniques principals have implemented intheir own schools; excellent starting point forprincipals who want to improve their schools.Volunteer and LeadershipOpportunitiesNetworking and Leadership Opportunities—Serve the profession by running for the NAESPBoard of Directors or by participating in aleadership position with an NAESP state affiliate.On-Demand InsightNAESP Radio—Concise, online interviewswith education experts on topics of particularinterest to elementary principals. Listen atwww.naesp.org.Professional DevelopmentNAESP Annual Convention andExposition—Rare opportunity to regroup,refresh, and reconnect with colleagues awayfrom the daily pressures of the job. Featuresnationally acclaimed keynote speakers, paneldiscussions, preconference workshops, andmore. Members save on registration fees.Summer Institute—Highly acclaimed, intensiveseminar that strengthens principals’ insightinto leading professional learning communities.Members save $100 on registration.Webinars—Affordable professional development—rightat your desk—led by practicingprincipals and noted education experts withample time for Q&A. Members save $25 onregistration fee.Resources and ServicesBooks—120-plus books filled with expertadvice and practical information; topics covereverything from data-based decision-makingto leading professional learning communities.Members receive a 10 percent discount whenordering online.Members’ Marketplace—Online site enablesprincipals to purchase products that celebratetheir affiliation with NAESP and declaretheir pride in the principalship. Members canpurchase this high-quality merchandise at anaffordable cost.Recognition for ProfessionalExcellenceNational Distinguished Principals—Honorsand celebrates exemplary pre-K-8 principals;sponsored with the U.S. Department ofEducation.Reward Student ExcellenceStudent Recognition—NAESP’s AmericanStudent Council Association program providesincentives and recognition products toreward student leadership. Members can alsoparticipate in the National Elementary HonorSociety to recognize and reward studentacademic excellence.Discounts for MembersCareer AdvancementGraduate Degrees—Members andtheir staff can advance their career withan advanced degree through NAESP’spartnership with NOVA SoutheasternUniversity. Members receive a 20 percentdiscount on tuition.Enhanced Purchasing PowerAccess Development—NAESP’spartnership with Access enables members toreceive significant discounts on world-classproducts and services, from dining, movies,and shopping to cruises, travel, and carrentals.Principals Buyers Guide—Online guidethat directs principals to vendors that offerspecials on products and services everyschool needs.You’re Proud to Be a Principal;NAESP Is Proud to Be Your Partner.“Being amember ofNAESP andour stateorganization hasbeen nothingbut a greatthing. You cannetwork, sharebest practicesand above allbe an advocatefor principalsin providingthe latestinformation onlegislative issuesand make adifference for allstudents.”—Celia LaytonGardens ElementaryPasadena, TX“I am glad Ihave NAESPas my lifelineto theinformation,products, andservices I need.”—Cathie WestMountain Way Elementary,Granite Falls, WA

Membership CategoriesActive: Available to practicing elementary andmiddle-level principals, assistant principals, and relatededucators; includes all NAESP benefits and services,including the Legal Benefits Program ($1 millionin individual professional liability coverage up and to$10,000 for job protection defense claims).$215 annuallyInstitutional Active: Available to all ActiveMembers; includes a duplicate set of publications forthe school library. $260 annuallyEmeritus: Available to all retired NAESPActive Members; includes all NAESP benefits andservices and the Legal Benefits Program, plus a freemembership in AARP and NRTA. $108 annuallyRetired: Available to all retired NAESP ActiveMembers and Emeritus Members; includes allNAESP benefits and services except the Legal BenefitsProgram, plus a free membership in AARP and NRTA.$55 annuallyAspiring: Available to all students and educatorspursuing a career as an elementary or middle-levelprincipal; includes all NAESP benefits and servicesexcept the Legal Benefits Program. $70 annuallyAssociate: Available to professors of education orother non-principals; includes all benefits and servicesexcept the Legal Benefits Program. $115 annuallyInternational Associate: Available to principalsworking outside the U.S. and its territories; includes allNAESP benefits and services except the Legal BenefitsProgram. $145 annuallyInstitutional Subscription: Available to nonschoollibraries only; includes subscriptions to allNAESP publications only. $140 annuallyIndividuals from the following locations are required to join their stateassociation when joining NAESP: Alabama, Alaska, District of Columbia, Florida,Hawaii, Idaho, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Montana,Nebraska, New Mexico, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Virginia,Washington, West Virginia, and Wyoming. Call 800-386-2377 for more details.I would like to join NAESPGo online for immediate sign up or return this form to us by mail or faxName ____________________________________________________Job Title ______________________________________________School Name ______________________________________________ School Address _________________________________________City ___________________________________________________________________________ State __________ Zip ________________Phone ____________________________________________________E-mail Address _________________________________________Select the membership category that fits youq Active q Institutional Active q Associate q Aspiring Principal q Emeritus q Retired q InternationalAmount enclosed or to be charged: ____________________________Payment Methodq Check enclosedq Purchase order number __________________q Charge credit card (please check one) q VISA q MasterCard q Discover q American ExpressCard Number ___________________________________________________________________ Expiration Date _____________________Cardholder’s Name _________________________________________________________________________________________________Billing Address _____________________________________________________________________________________________________Cardholder’s Signature ______________________________________________________________________________________________Mail form and payment information to:NAESP Member Services l 1615 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22314-3483 l Fax: 800-396-2377 l Phone: 800-386-2377OK