Why Membership Means More

1. Local action

Through your local association, you are part of the negotiations process with your school district. You have a say in decisions about your working conditions, your salaries and benefits, your class sizes, and the professional growth opportunities you have.

2. Information

NDEA is your best source of accurate, timely, education information, award-winning publications-magazines and special newsletters, e-mail listservs for news, grant opportunities, and legislative updates, as well as a Web site, www.ndea.org, with a section exclusively for members. In addition, NDEA staff keeps on top of current education laws, regulations, and policies. The latest update is merely a phone call or mouse click away.

3. Lobbying

The Association is recognized as the single most effective voice for school employees and students at local school districts, at the North Dakota Legislature, and in Congress. Through voluntary donations to special political action funds—not dues money—NDEA members help elect friends of education to office. Local association committees recommend and help elect local school board members who support students and educators.

4. Professional Development

The Association offers high-quality workshops, seminars, and training sessions on education topics like classroom management, mentorship, and student standards, as well as human and civil rights, political action, communications, and negotiations. In addition, NEA’s Professional Library  offers the latest in education publications, new teaching ideas, and practical handbooks, at exclusive member-only rates.

5. Networking

Through the Association you can connect with other teachers from across the state and nation who are dealing with the same joys and frustrations as you. Through Association chat groups and electronic bulletin boards, accessible through the members-only section of the NEA website, www.nea.org, members can meet on-line to get news, share ideas, and get solutions to problems.

6. Public Relations

The Association shares the story of public education from the school professional’s viewpoint with media across the state, through public school support campaigns, and through outreach to community and parent groups.

7. Legal Assistance

The Association trains leaders at schools and work sites in ways to ensure employees are treated fairly.  NDEA’s UniServ directors throughout the state advise and help school professionals with legal concerns. In addition, NDEA’s attorney is an expert in employment law and school law.

8. Liability Insurance

If you are sued over something that happens while you are on the job, NDEA’s liability insurance will provide you with an attorney and $1 million in coverage for any judgment against you.

9. Representation

Whether it’s the state board of education, a legislative committee, or an education coalition, whenever decisions about teachers and students are being made, NDEA is there representing educators.

10. Discounts

Many members save through Association discounts on car and health insurance, hotel stays, car rentals, a credit card, investment opportunities, and more. In many cases, a single use of an Association Member Benefit program will save more than your dues.

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