Select your membership classification below or view this help document for more information.
PK-12 Certified
PK-12 Certified
For individuals employed in a certificated/licensed position in a public school district.
(e.g., Teacher, Social Worker, Speech/Hearing Therapist, Counselor, Psychologist, or other licensed/certificated members)
Higher Education – Education Support Professional
Higher Education – ESP
For individuals who are employed in a support position in an institution of higher learning.
(e.g., Administrative Assistant, Clerk, Non-Teaching Professor, Security Worker, and other essential members)
PK-12 Education Support Professional
Education Support Professional
For individuals who are employed in a support professional position in a public school district.
(e.g., Paraprofessional, Custodian, Secretary, Teaching/Program Assistant, Bus Driver, and other essential members)
Retired
Retired
For individuals no longer employed in in a position that qualified that individual for active membership and who are eligible to receive a pension from an educational employment institution.
Aspiring Educator
Aspiring Educator
Student membership is available if you are enrolled in a post-secondary program that is preparatory for employment in a position that will make you eligible for Active (educator) membership in the NEA.
Higher Education Certified
Higher Education Certified
For individuals employed in a certificated/licensed position in an institution of higher learning.
(e.g., Adjunct, Lecturer, Professor, Instructor, or other licensed/certificated members)
Pre-Retired
Pre-Retired
For individuals who are currently working and are an NEA active professional or ESP, you may join as a pre-retired member in advance of retirement.
Associate Membership
Associate Membership
The Associate Membership will allow you to be part of the growing movement of educators, parents, and neighbors who are standing up for the schools our students deserve.