MAESP Membership Benefits
- MAESP offers opportunities for association networking with your colleagues through district meetings.
- MAESP advocates legislation to strengthen the role of the elementary principal and to improve education in Missouri.
- MAESP officers and committee members represent elementary administrators at educational meetings and hearings.
- MAESP conducts the annual Spring Conference, the New School Leaders Training, and other special meetings.
- MAESP provides for professional growth opportunities.
- MAESP members receive regular publications to keep them informed on professional concerns and association activities.
- MAESP sponsors a state banquet to honor Missouri Distinguished Principals.
- MAESP provides additional services through partnerships with private business organizations.
- MAESP maintains an effective liaison with the State Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE).
- MAESP is affiliated with the National Association of Elementary School Principals and sends delegates and representatives to NAESP meetings and seminars.
- MAESP participation in Zone 8 provides an additional influence at the national level.
- MAESP offers Aspiring Principal Conferences to encourage qualified educators to enter school administration.
- MAESP offers an Assistant Principals Conference to provide principals with the skills and tools necessary to become a successful Assistant Principal.
- MAESP offers reduced membership fees to first-year principals.
- MAESP offers housing arrangements for the NAESP convention.
- MAESP offers crisis legal counseling for contract difficulties.
- MAESP offers up to $500 (based on continuous membership) for legal fees incurred for contract difficulties. Members will be provided legal advice and information with regard to state laws and educational issues.
- MAESP is in the partnership membership program with Sam's Club.
