Membership
Contribute to your leadership role for Illinois schools and speak with one voice
IASPA is the statewide professional association supporting human resources leaders in Illinois K–12 education. As a recognized state affiliate of the American Association of School Personnel Administrators (AASPA), IASPA gives Illinois HR professionals a unified voice before the Illinois General Assembly and the Illinois State Board of Education while supporting the leadership of schools across the state. Membership is open to professionals involved in school personnel, human resources, or employee relations in Illinois school districts. The membership year runs from July 1 through June 30. As an IASPA member, you will receive: • The weekly IASPA newsletter, IASPA This Week Joining IASPA online is the quickest, easiest way to gain access to our professional community. New memberships are approved within two business days. To join online, select one of the membership categories below. Please contact IASPA's Coordinator of Membership and Partnerships, Mel Fisher. Mel can be contacted at mfisher@iaspa.org.
• Access to the Members Only section of the IASPA website, including past conference sessions, webinars, and HR resources such as job descriptions and interview questions
• Access to IASPA Connect, our members only online community
• Opportunities to participate in the IASPA mentoring program
• Reduced registration fees for webinars, job fairs, job board postings, and professional development events including Administrator Academies, HR Essentials, the Annual Conference, and the Spring Summit.Join IASPA Now
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Membership Categories
Professional
($250/year)
For administrators whose responsibilities include K-12 education human resource administration or related tasks (e.g., Superintendents, Asst. Superintendents, Principals, Business Managers).
Professional members shall be entitled to participate in all activities of the Association including voting and holding elected office.
*Membership year runs July 1 - June 30.
Any new membership created after April 1st of the current year will have their dues applied to the following school year.
Affiliated Professional
($200/year)
K-12 Administrator whose primary responsibilities do not include K-12 educational human resources administration. These professionals may supervise employees or plan a future in a human resources-related role.
Affiliated Professional members shall be eligible to participate in all activities of the Association, including committees, except voting and holding elected office.
*Membership year runs July 1 - June 30
Any new membership created after April 1st of the current year will have their dues applied to the following school year.
Professional Associate
($150/year)
Professionals associated with employment in an educational environment or a supporting educational environment. These are non-administrative employees with responsibility for some aspect of human resource functions.
These members shall be eligible to participate in all activities of the Association, including committee membership, except voting and holding elected office.
*Membership year runs July 1 - June 30
Any new membership created after April 1st of the current year will have their dues applied to the following school year.
Retired
($25/year)
Any individual member retiring from the education profession, and not otherwise covered by another membership category, is eligible for retired membership. In order to be eligible for a Retiree Membership, you must have been a member of IASPA for at least one (1) year prior to retirement.
Retired members shall be entitled to participate in all activities of the Association, including committee membership, except voting and holding elected office.
*Membership year runs July 1 - June 30
Any new membership created after April 1st of the current year will have their dues applied to the following school year.