1. Best Practices
We bring you classroom- and school-tested strategies you can put into practice in your school. We’re bringing you nationally known experts and the best and most experienced pre-K-8 school leaders at the 2012 Annual Conference & Exposition.

2. Insight
We address the why and the how of school leadership and set the standards that guide the best elementary and middle-level principals. Learn about our professional standards for principals.

3. Influence
We’re your champion on Capitol Hill, at the White House, and with federal agencies. See what we’ve been doing to protect your interests. Feel free to weigh in on national issues (Members only).

4. Security
When your job is on the line, turn to NAESP’s job protection program for up to $10,000* in legal assistance. (*depending on continuous years of membership)

5. Career Support
We’ve got you covered with up to $1 million* in individual professional liability insurance, free to all members.

6. Access to Colleagues Nationwide
We open the way to a vast national community of practice for pre-K-8 principals. Connect online via one of our social media outlets or at a professional development event to expand your options for sharing and gaining knowledge and ideas.

7. Principal Magazine
Our landmark magazine brings you insightful and practical articles and resources that help principals. Our Diversity issue won national attention in an education publishing awards program, and we continue to cover the challenges you face every day at school.

8. Affordable, Discounted Professional Development
We bring you easy access to a high-value, low-cost national convention as well as mentor training and certification, and summer workshops.

For access to an online membership application, make a selection below that best describes your situation or request a membership packet by mail.

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Questions? Contact the NAESP Member Service Center toll-free at 800-386-2377 or membership@naesp.org.