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Why is IDEA membership valuable?

As a member, you'll be part of a thriving national network for educational transformation. We’ve been building a map of the organizations, schools, teachers, and researchers that are on the leading edge in education. We share our knowledge and connections with you through regular updates on the landscape.

IDEA membership lends credibility to your school or organization. It lets your prospective students and supporters know that you are legitimate and reliable. As a member, you have access to our professionally designed materials and members' badge for your website.

We keep you informed about what's important in education news and policy. Keeping up to date on the most relevant educational news and research is almost impossible to do alone. Our team is constantly curating what works, what matters, and what’s useful. As we get to know your needs, we can help make sure you are getting what you need.

You'll get information you can rely on. We know that you need information and tools that you can trust enough to share with your school superintendent, your mayor, the media, or a community leader.

You'll have priority in registering for IDEA events and will receive discounts on services and products. As a member, you'll be first in line for networking and training opportunities and will receive discounts on consulting.

You'll always know what we stand for. We wear our values and vision on our sleeves. Our team is made up of people who see many possibilities for transformation in education and are committed to positive, collaborative strategies for change.

What will we get as a member of IDEA?

• Focused opportunities to collaborate with other member groups and schools.
• One-hour phone consultation with IDEA senior staff.
• 15% discount on IDEA’s consulting services.
• 5% discount on IDEA’s Innovation Tours.
• Priority in participating in Innovation Tours, workshops, and other public events IDEA holds.
• 100 complimentary IDEA brochures, and additional copies at cost. These brochures are helpful for showing your connection to the most innovative, research based, and credible educational organizations that are committed to IDEA’s mission and vision.
• Priority in scheduling visits and training.
• Organizations that commit to three years of membership (which we recommend) will receive a 30% discount for IDEA’s consulting services.

IDEA membership is for:

• Schools and Districts (public, charter, private, or otherwise)
• Student-groups
• Parent-Teacher Associations
• Community-Based Organizations
• Businesses
• Foundations
• Other groups of people or organizations that would find it helpful

Membership costs:

Membership fees are for one year and are based on group/organizational size.

You tell us the number of students or participants in your school, club, organization, district, or business and we tell you the cost of membership.

1 to 100 participants = $100/year
101 to 300 participants = $200/year
301 to 500 participants = $400/year
501 to 1000 participants = $750/year
1001 to 2000 participants = $1500/year
2001 to 4000 participants = $3000/year
More than 4000 participants = $5000/year