As a member, you benefit directly by receiving updates through our web site outlining new and changing legislation and local, state, and national issues of importance to you. In addition provide opportunities to network and socialize with others in your field through leadership conferences.

Fees:

• NCPAPA membership fees are covered in NCASA membership fees. Annual membership fee for NCPAPA and NCASA is $200
  
• Most LEA's are Unit Members of NCASA. Being a Unit Member of NCASA means that your LEA has already paid for your membership in both NCASA and NCPAPA.
  
• To find out more about NCASA membership you can contact their web page at: www.ncasa.net or call the NCASA office at 919.828.1426
  
• NCPAPA is the state affiliate of the National Association of Elementary School Principals and the National Association of Secondary School Principals. We encourage our members to become involved in each of the national associations.

"NAESP's publications and professional development opportunities are invaluable to any elementary school principal." - Lenora Locklear, Cumberland Mills Elementary

The National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP) was founded in 1921 by a visionary group of principals who sought to advance the profession. Today NAESP is the strongest unified voice for pre-K-8 leaders across the U.S. and around the world. NAESP's mission is to lead in the advocacy and support for elementary and middle level principals and other education leaders in their commitment to all children.

Benefits:

• Publications: stay informed with Principal a bimonthly award wining journal which takes an in-depth look at critical issues facing our schools today; Communicator a monthly newsletter that keeps you informed on educational trends, events on capitol hill, and association news; and many more informative publications.
  
• Discounted Degree Preprograms from Nova Southeastern University: A membership benefit that is designed to keep you and your school on top of the learning curve.
  
• Online Services: Which include the new Principals' Help Line, where you can get answers to your questions, have your problems solved and your dilemmas addressed by seasoned mentors.
  
• Additional Benefits include: Legal Benefit Program, Easy Access to Educational Resources, Professional Development provided by NAESP Leadership Academy, Annual Convention and an informative Web site

“NASSP is an essential partner for school leaders who are focused on student learning. From cutting edge research based publications and professional development opportunities to successful and respected advocacy, the NASSP is a highly effective organization that provides school leaders with the tools necessary to educate students in the 21st Century.” - Arty Tillett, First Flight High School

In existence since 1916, the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) is the preeminent organization of and national voice for middle level and high school principals, assistant principals, and aspiring school leaders from across the United States and more than 45 countries across the world. The mission of NASSP is to promote excellence in school leadership.

Benefits:

• Publications: Award winning publications including, Principal Leadership a monthly magazine focusing on school leaders' real needs, offering them practical, hands-on strategies for improving their schools in a constantly evolving educational environment; Principal Research Review a bimonthly publication identifying and summarizing the most relevant research on a top of interest to principals and draws implications for the principals' work; and many more invaluable publications.
  
• ACCESS: By just being a member of NASSP, you will receive an ACCESS membership card, which gives you online discounts at over 120,000 merchants across the country!
  
• Online Services: NASSP offers it's members a wealth of knowledge and services including online assessment and development tools that pinpoint your professional development needs.
  
• Additional Benefits include: Legal Benefit Program, Professional Development, Legislative Action Center, Insurance Benefits, Web Seminars, Interaction with the Educational Community and other Professionals.

Visit NASSP for a complete list of membership benefits.
Contact NCPAPA at 919-833-3205 to join NASSP today!