Membership

Illinois State Deans’ Association - Illinois Principals Association

Joint Membership Agreement

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Pursuant to a new agreement with the Illinois Principals Association, membership in the Illinois State Deans’ Association will be available through a special joint IPA-ISDA membership. Membership in ISDA is now only available through this joint IPA-ISDA membership package.

Deans are eligible for two types of IPA-ISDA membership: Full IPA-ISDA membership or Affiliate IPA-ISDA membership. Both membership types include full membership in ISDA, with IPA Paying directly to ISDA $50 for your ISDA membership.

Deans who are not members of their school district’s collective bargaining unit are eligible for full IPA-ISDA membership or affiliate IPA-ISDA membership.

Deans who are members of their school district’s collective bargaining unit are eligible for affiliate IPA-ISDA membership only.

Benefits of IPA include:

  • IPA Connect Online Community
  • Member Discounts to IPA Conferences, Administrator Academies and Workshops
  • Member Access to the IPA Website
  • Legal Counsel (Affiliate membership does not include legal counsel.)
  • Contract Review and Access to Model Contract
  • Annual Salary and Benefits Study
  • New Leader Support and Coaching
  • Resume Review
  • Full time Lobbyist
  • Liaison on ISBE Committees
  • Networking, Leadership and Social Opportunities

Explanation of IPA-ISDA Membership Types & Dues Structure

Membership types