Why Join National Middle School Association?

Keep current on the latest research and best practices through Middle School Journal, our flagship publication, now in its 39th year, and Research in Middle Level Education Online. Access research summaries on topics such as characteristics of exemplary schools, technology, scheduling, student achievement, and many more on the NMSA website.

Stay up-to-date on trends and issues in middle level education with Middle E-Connections, our brief monthly e-newsletter.

Share practical applications and resources with your staff through an NMSA Institutional or Institutional Plus Membership, which include multiple copies of each issue of Middle Ground magazine, the leading publication for middle level education practitioners, and Middle School Journal delivered to your school.

Empower your entire staff with 24/7 access to the best middle level education support resources at an incredible value. With an Institutional or Institutional Plus Membership, your entire staff has full Member Access privileges to the NMSA website—all for less than $1 per day!

Customize a professional development program to fit your needs and your budget. Choose from NMSA's Annual Conference, Middle Level Essentials conference, leadership institutes, customized on-site professional development, Webinars and podcasts (live and archived), and more than 150 publications. NMSA's Annual Conference is the largest single event for middle level education professionals in the world!

Save time developing parent communications and group presentations. The Family Connection, is an online resource that can be used "as is," allowing you to cut and paste articles into your own newsletters. Free, Web-based presentations are also available that can be used with your staff, school boards, and community members.

Use NMSA resources to help fill staff positions through our Job Connection, where you can post staff openings and review sample interview questions and tips for preparing and conducting interviews.

Save money on professional liability and other insurance products, including identity theft protection, through our participation in the Trust for Insuring Educators (TIE).

Support your profession. Your membership supports NMSA efforts in Washington, DC, as the leading advocate for young adolescents and middle level education.

Get great ideas and recharge yourself by reading Middle Ground magazine, the leading publication for middle level practitioners. Fresh ideas, current trends, thought-provoking articles, and daily applications are found in every issue.

Stay up-to-date on trends and research of interest to you through Middle School Journal, our publication that puts research into practice. Middle E-Connections is a brief monthly online publication sent via e-mail that keeps you current with news and issues in middle level education.

Connect with your colleagues, stay current, share ideas, and celebrate your profession at NMSA's Annual Conference, the largest middle-level education event in the world, or at our Middle Level Essentials conference.

NMSA helps you understand young adolescents. How to do you apply your content knowledge with young adolescents? NMSA shows you how to reach your audience through our vast array of information and resources.

Save time and benefit from 24/7 access to the best ideas, practical applications, and research. NMSA resources are at your fingertips on our website. More than 150 publications specific to middle level educators, covering virtually every topic, are available in our online bookstore.

Save money on professional liability and other insurance products, including identity theft protection, through our participation in the Trust for Insuring Educators (TIE).

Grow professionally. An NMSA membership gives you access to the support, information, and resources to excel in the classroom and the opportunity to participate and grow professionally.

Save money and leverage your buying power as a district by taking advantage of NMSA's innovative District Membership, which provides the best membership value for all your middle level schools.

Support your middle school staff with the resources they need. NMSA membership includes subscriptions to the two leading publications in the field, Middle School Journal and Middle Ground magazine; access to practical resources such as The Family Connection and up-to-date research and news in Research in Middle Education Online and Middle E-Connections.

Access the highest quality professional development through NMSA customized on-site professional development offerings, publications, and online resources.

Give your middle level staff the convenience of 24/7 access to resources on the NMSA website. Full Member Access is available to all building staff at schools included in a District Membership.

Enable your middle level personnel to connect with colleagues, share ideas, and get fresh perspectives at NMSA's Annual Conference, Middle Level Essentials conference, or leadership institutes. NMSA's Annual Conference is the largest single event for middle level educators in the world! Member schools receive substantial discounts on registration.

Support your profession through membership. NMSA is committed to being the leading advocate for young adolescents and middle level education. Our work with policymakers and the development of advocacy resources and tools grows each year. Our voice is stronger with a thriving membership base.

Call us at 800-528-NMSA for more information on District Membership.

Keep abreast of current research and news through our flagship publication, Middle School Journal, Research in Middle Level Education Online, and Middle E-Connections.

Save research time by using our powerful search engine on the NMSA website to quickly locate all NMSA articles, research, and information by topic.

Access a wealth of high-quality resources for your courses. NMSA has more than 150 publications and multimedia tools covering a variety of topics, created for educators involved with the young adolescent. Many publications are appropriate as primary or supplemental college level texts. Consider using content from Middle School Journal and Middle Ground magazine in classes as well.

Participate and contribute to your profession by attending NMSA's Annual Conference or Middle Level Essentials. You might also consider presenting at the annual conference, submitting a research article, or serving as a reviewer. Your membership supports NMSA national and international advocacy efforts.

Prepare your students for their profession by encouraging them to join NMSA. Full-time college students are eligible for our cost-effective Student Membership.

Practical, real-world classroom practices are found in Middle Ground magazine, research-based practices in Middle School Journal, and practical tips and information in our newsletters The Family Connection and Middle E- Connections. Resources and information you can use immediately in your courses and preservice teaching experience.

NMSA helps you understand young adolescents. You have the content knowledge from your coursework, but how do you apply that in the classroom with young adolescents? NMSA shows you how to reach young adolescents—unique individual with unique challenges and opportunities.

Save time accessing quality resources and information to help with your job search, including resume and interviewing tips, mock interviews, and more. Webinars and podcasts designed for new and preservice teachers are also available on the NMSA website.

Network with other students, veteran educators, and leading experts in the field at our Annual Conference and maybe even make a connection for your next job!

Save money with our Student Membership and enjoy member discounts on NMSA publications … resources you can use in school and throughout your career.

Starting your professional career. An NMSA membership demonstrates a commitment to your profession and your career in education.