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SOON: Download the 2007-2008 Membership Brochure and Application.
| What
is TMSA? |
The
Texas Middle School Association (TMSA) is a membership based organization
which envisions all middle level students as fulfilled,productive,
and healthy citizens of their communities and of a global society.
Our mission is to promote the implementation of student-centered
programs and highly effective practices by providing vision, knowledge,
and resources which meet the unique individual needs of adolescents
in an ever-changing society. |
| Who can
join TMSA? |
| Due to the unique organization of our association,
all persons can contribute and participate. Teachers, administrators,
central office personnel, university-based educators, parents,
and students can work side-by-side as equal partners in program
improvement. The TMSA is truly a team effort--so join the team!
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| How
do educators join TMSA? |
Educators can download the TMSA Membership
brochure and send the completed form directly to the TMSA office.
To have a Membership Brochure mailed to you, contact:
TMSA Membership Services
PO Box 41060
Austin, TX 78704
(888)-529-TMSA
Fax 512-462-0991
email to mwfloyd@swbell.net
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| How
much does a TMSA membership cost? |
Membership dues range from $25 to $110,
depending upon the membership option chosen.
Membership options are:
•Institutional - $110
•Dual Membership with NMSA - $95
•Individual, non member school - $60
•Student Rate- $25
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| What
are the Membership Options? |
| Institutional Membership:
$110 per year
You will receive
• A full year’s subscription to TMSA’s award
winning Journal of the Texas Middle School Association and the
quarterly newsletter, The Forum. (you will receive 3 copies
of each publication)
• Discounts on the State Conference and Regional Workshops
for every member of your staff.
• Full access to the TMSA web site, www.tmsanet.org
• Eligibility to nominate and vote in all TMSA elections.
• Access to participate in the TMSA Business Meeting held
annually at the State Conference
Individual Membership
$60 per year
You will receive
• A full year’s subscription to TMSA’s award
winning Journal of the Texas Middle School Association and the
quarterly newsletter, The Forum. (you will receive 1 copy of
each publication)
• A personal discount on the State Conference and Regional
Workshops
• Full access to the TMSA web site, www.tmsanet.org
• Eligibility to nominate and vote in all TMSA elections.
• Access to participate in the TMSA Business Meeting held
annually at the State Conference
Student Membership
$25 per year
You will receive
• A full year’s subscription to TMSA’s award
winning Journal of the Texas Middle School Association and the
quarterly newsletter, The Forum. (you will receive 1 copy of
each publication)
• A personal discount on the State Conference and Regional
Workshops
• Full access to the TMSA web site, www.tmsanet.org
• Eligibility to nominate and vote in all TMSA elections.
• Access to participate in the TMSA Business Meeting held
annually at the State Conference
TMSA Dual Membership with NMSA
$95 per year
You will receive
• Same benefits as a TMSA individual member PLUS...
You will receive an individual membership in the National Middle
School Association--in addition to the great TMSA benefits,
you will get:
• 5 issues of the Middle School Journal (NMSA publication)
• 4 issues of Middle Ground Magazine (NMSA publication)
• Midpoints and Classroom Connections (NMSA publications)
• Access to professional educator liability insurance
• Significant discounts on conferences and workshops
• Eligibility to nominate and vote in NMSA elections
• Fax On Demand -- NMSA’s automated toll-free line
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What are the benefits of a TMSA Membership?
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| Periodicals
• The Journal of the Texas Middle School Association, published
bi-annually, is an award winning publication. Featuring ideas,
opinions, trends and research information from educational professionals,
the Journal is an invaluable addition to your professional library.
• The Forum, a quarterly newsletter, keeps you abreast
of the happenings of the Texas Middle School Association and
educational issues around the state. Featuring columns from
some of today’s biggest names in education, The Forum speaks
from the heart of experience.
Discounts to Attend The Annual
Conference and Workshops
• Attend the Annual Conference of the Texas Middle School
Association, the largest gathering of middle level professionals
in the entire state, at a reduced rate.
• Attend the Regional Workshops of the Texas Middle School
Association and network with professionals from your geological
area at a reduced rate.
Publications
• With more than 150 titles in stock, TMSA is your one-stop
shopping site to gather the latest books on relevant issues
in education.
Nominations/Elections:
• Have the opportunity to nominate and vote in all TMSA
elections.
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