Getting More From Your Membership

ACEI E-News

In December 2007, ACEI added a new publication to the list of benefits members receive. In order to receive this valuable new publication, you must have a current e-mail address on file as part of your membership record.

In December's e-news, members learned about:

* Upcoming Annual Conference deadlines

* The new Global Advocacy Portal on our website

* Timing of the ACEI Executive Board Election

* Our recent position paper, "Beyond Benchmarks and Scores: Reasserting the Role of Motivation and Interest in Children's Academic Achievement"

* Peace education tools on the ACEI website

* The National Center for Education Statistics' expanded State Education Reforms website.

Members receiving the January e-news received information about:

* Call for volunteer facilitators at the Annual Conference

* Call for Student Make 'n Take Presentations

* Meeting the ACEI 2008 Executive Board Candidates online

* Public Affairs Special Session Call to Action

* Focus on Literacy: Effective Content Teachers for the Middle Grades, our newest book

In February's e-news, members learned about:

* Imminent conference deadlines

* Conference News online

* Nominations for ACEI awards

* Members Only section of the ACEI website

* Availability of the new online ACEI Message Board

* Call for Comments and Draft of the proposed new ACEI Strategic Plan

* New ACEI Speaks: "What Teachers Need To Know About Dyscalculia" (Mathematical Disability)

* ACEI in the News

Members Only

Some information is for members only. You can find out what information is for your eyes only by logging in using your last name and ACEI member ID number (located above your name on your mailing label and on your membership card). Send your suggestions for additional information to include in the Members Only section to mgardner@acei.org.

Make a Difference-Volunteer

ACEI has published a new brochure describing the many opportunities to make a difference in your professional association. As a member-driven association, ACEI depends on the talents of our members to enhance every publication, conference, meeting, and benefit. Whether you are a student, first-year teacher, seasoned veteran, recently retired, caregiver, or somewhere in between, ACEI would like to use your expertise. Make your voice count. Get your copy of this new brochure in the members only section and start making a difference today!

-Marilyn Gardner, Director of Membership and Marketing

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