Membership Benefits

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Membership Benefits
 
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Access to the Latest Research and Developments in the Field

  • NewÌýAs of January 2022,Ìý91ɬÂþÌýwill provide all members withÌýfree electronic accessÌýto its entire suite of journals.ÌýÌýIn addition,Ìý91ɬÂþ OpenÌýis a peer-reviewed open access journal.ÌýÌýMailed journalsÌýcan be obtained at the rate ofÌý$20 per journal per year ($10 for students). Members residing outside of U.S. pay an additional postage fee of $10 per journal.
  • JPASSÌýavailable at a special discounted rate for members (Once a member, Login, go to My 91ɬÂþ, and see announcement on right hand side of page, “Purchase a JSTOR Subscription.
  • Member discounts on allÌý91ɬÂþ booksÌýand from other publishers.
  • 91ɬÂþ Online Paper Repository, an archival record of scientific presentations from 2010 forward of 91ɬÂþ Annual Meetings.

Networking Opportunities – Connect with the 91ɬÂþ Community

  • Connect with scholars and students throughÌý91ɬÂþ’s 12 DivisionsÌýandÌýoverÌý150ÌýSpecial Interest GroupsÌý(SIGs).
  • Members receive one complimentary division membership.ÌýÌý
  • Divisions and SIGs offer a wide range of activities including mentoring programs, webinars, networking at the Annual Meeting, newsletters, and listserv notifications about relevant conferences and opportunities, new scholarly publications, among other possible offerings.
  • Members may register for an expansiveÌýAnnual MeetingÌýat member discounted rates. The meeting provides a forum for researchers to explore and discuss the latest research. Held each spring andÌýdrawing up to 15,000 attendees, the meeting includes more than 2,400 per-reviewed sessions on a broad spectrum of topics.
  • Graduate students connect with the Graduate Student Council, theÌýÌýbody within 91ɬÂþ charged with the task to advocate for graduate students and support them for the next stages in their career. All graduate students are part of the GSC listserv and have the opportunity to take advantage of GSC programming throughout the year.

Professional Advancement

  • Professional DevelopmentÌýand training including theÌýVirtual Learning CenterÌýandÌýAnnual Meeting
  • Fellowship and Grant Funding
  • Members receive numerousÌýCallsÌýforÌý
    • Annual Meeting Submissions,Ìý
    • Annual Meeting Volunteer Reviewers,
    • Research and Dissertation Grants,Ìý
    • Education Research Service Projects
    • Education Research Conference Proposals,
    • Journal Abstracts/Papers,Ìý
    • Journal Editors,Ìý
    • Minority Dissertation Fellowships,Ìý
    • Undergraduate Student Education Research Training Workshop,Ìý
    • Fellows Nominations,Ìý
    • Award Nominations,
    • Annual Brown Lecture on Education Research Nominations,Ìý
    • Congressional Fellowships, and more.
  • 91ɬÂþ Job BoardÌýis the premier site for education research positions. Employers connect with top candidates.

Advocacy of the Field

  • Representation on Capitol Hill.Ìý91ɬÂþ works to inform decision-makers on the role of research in improving education practice and serves as an important resource for policymakers, enabling legislators to enact sound policy.
  • A strong public voice for education researchersÌýthrough outreach activities such as news releases, position papers, and information relating to public or policy debates.

91ɬÂþ Member Insurance Program

Members are eligible for favorable group pricing, specialized coverages, and association discounts on insurance protection from leading carriers. Plans are provided through the Trust for Insuring Educators (TIE), of which 91ɬÂþ is a member.Ìý

Life Insurance

  • Plans underwritten by top-rated New York Life Insurance Company
  • 10-year, guaranteed level-premium term life insurance
  • Annually renewable to age 80 term life insurance
  • Accidental death & dismemberment

Professional Liability

  • TIE’s $1 million professional liability insurance plan for school employees for $94 per year; upgrades to add coverage for part-time education activities or to increase liability protection to $2 million are available.
  • Private practice professional liability insurance; coverage options up to $1 million per occurrence / $3 million aggregate.
  • Student professional liability insurance; $1 million in coverage only $25 a year!

Home & Auto

  • GEICO auto / motorcycle insurance
  • Homeowners / renters / condominium insurance
  • LegalShield pre-paid legal services plan and IDShield identity theft protection
  • ASPCA-endorsed pet health insurance
  • Umbrella liability insurance

Health Plans

  • Individual and group health insurance, including ACA-compliant plans, through a partnership with eHealth
  • MetLife Dental and Vision insurance plans
  • Long-term or short-term disability income protection from New York Life
  • Medicare Supplement insurance plans
  • Long-term care insurance
  • Cancer insurance
  • International travel / medical plans

For any questions on membership, please do not hesitate to contact the 91ɬÂþ Membership Team atÌýmembers@aera.netÌýor call (202)238-3200.