Magnet Schools of America

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Benefits of Membership 

The Benefits of Membership.  Magnet Schools of America (MSA) is the premier association that provides access to innovative instructional programs that promote equity, diversity, and academic excellence for all students in public choice programs.  As an MSA member, you will enjoy the following Member Benefits:

 Individual Member...

• A 12 month membership starting with the date of renewal. 
  
• Discounted registration fees on all MSA Conferences.  Just select the  “member rate.”
  
• Savings on MSA Publications, including the Directory of Magnet and Theme-Based Schools, as well as a variety of MSA products for gifts and personal use.
  
• MSA’s highly acclaimed Choice Newsletter and the very popular monthly e-Choice electronic newsletter.
  
• Full access to “members only” database of member schools including themes, awards, websites, and contact information.
  
• Access to magnet school openings and events.
  
• Technical Assistance and program site evaluations at reduced fees to member districts through the National Institute for Magnet School Leadership (NIMSL) including, but not limited to, magnet school administration, curriculum and instruction, professional development, marketing, recruitment, and student assignment.
  
• Leadership training for principals, assistant and aspiring principals, and district administrators at significant savings from professionals and experienced NIMSL leaders at MSA’s summer National Leadership Academy.
  
• Opportunities for certificate/graduate course credits (through participating colleges and universities) and CLU’s for conference attendees. 
  
• Legislative Advocacy on Capitol Hill for MSAP and related federal grants/programs.
  
• Web-based member news and updates on “Hot Topics” such as “Turnaround Schools,” “NCLB reauthorization,” and “2011 appropriations.”
  
• Participation in MSA’s National Awards Programs including the prestigious Magnet School Merit Awards of Distinction and Excellence, Principal of-the-Year and Teacher of-the-Year programs, and the National Poster Contest—all providing CASH Awards!
  
• Applying for MSA’s mini “action research” grants of $1,000 for member magnet schools—New for 2010-2011!

• Receives all benefits listed above;
• Receives reduction in conference registration fees for all professional staff in the entire school;

• Receives all benefits listed above;
• Districts with 100% membership benefit with a lower per-cost for each magnet school, and, in addition to the above, receive recognition at the annual National Conference on Magnet Schools. Member districts may receive reduced-rate consultant services with specific consultants (at their discretion) to include but not limited to: curriculum development, marketing and recruitment, legal consultation, educational and facilities planning, and professional development;

Members of Magnet Schools of America will be included on all appropriate mailing lists, and schools may request to be listed on the MSA web site;

Reduction (50%) in fees for web site posting of position openings.  

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