VERMONT PRINCIPALS’ ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP

The VPA Sports Medicine Advisory Council meets on a periodic basis to consider issues and recommend actions on various sports medicine issues relevant to student athletes in Vermont.

(To become a member contact: hgerrish@vpaonline.org)

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Please be aware that there are two types of VPA membership:

1) School Dues – required of schools to participate in post-season, interscholastic play and other VPA-sponsored student activities.

2) Professional/Individual Membership – information below:

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The VPA professional membership is available to school leaders in Vermont and elsewhere. Principals and other Heads of School, Assistant and Associate Principals, Athletic Directors, aspiring principals, retired school leaders and others interested in being part of this influential professional community are invited to join. We believe that EVERY education leader in Vermont will benefit from membership in their state professional organization. Your annual professional dues serve you in many ways including:

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• Advocacy and updates during the legislative session
• Weekly VPA Leads Newsletter from the VPA Executive Director
• Weekly delivery of the Marshall Memo, as part of VPA Leads(a $50/year value)
• 24/7 Access to the Executive Director by phone for guidance and support
• Access to the VPA Salary Survey
• A copy of the Vermont Education Directory
• Up to $1000 worth of services from our VPA attorney (sorry, not available to aspiring/retired Principals)
• Early notification of professional development opportunities and Regional Principals Meetings
  
• Opportunities for mentor training and support
• Eligibility for participation on VPA committees
• Eligibility for Administrator of the Year Awards
• Free entry for you and a guest to each/all VPA-sponsored sporting events
• Free book summary’s and professional development book-related activities
• Members only Page with Leader Resources, Research, and Professional Articles
• Membership in your national professional organization (NAESP and/or NASSP) for an additional fee (see below)*
• Access to the EdLeadersNetwork for an additional fee (see below)**
• Facilitated Affinity Group for Administrators of Color

VPA Membership Annual Dues (2019-20)

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• $390 Active Principals, Co-Principals, Heads of School, Tech Center Directors, Assistant and Associate Principals
• $255 Athletic Directors
• $65 Aspiring Principals and Principals in Transition
• $55 Retired Principals

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*National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP)

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• $235 Principals, Assistant/Associate Principals, Heads of Schools, Tech Center Directors
• $60 Retired Principals

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*National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP)

• $250 Active Principals, Co-Principals, Heads of School, Tech Center Directors, Assistant and Associate Principals
• $50 Retired Principals

** The Ed Leaders Network (ELN)

• $99 Ed LeadersNetwork Fee

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ELN offers helpful on-line programs and webinars on:

• Administrative Management
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• Data & Assessment
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