While NBEA needs every dues paying member so we can meet our obligations to our members, we understand not everyone can afford dues.  That is why we are commited to making a limited number of free membership available to those who need it. Our philosophy that anything worth having doesn't usually come free, so we ask for something simple to add value to NBEA through your participation. Here are some ways to earn a free membership:

• Partner with NBEA to deliver a 45-minute professional development webinar for your peers. Submit your proposal.
• First-year teachers get a free membership if they attend one of our "New Teacher's Survival Guide" Events. There are always approximately two of these events on the schedule at any time.
• Join the Community.NBEA.org and participate in interactions and sharing. Promotions, scholarships, freebies, and more are posted here regularly. Joining the community doesn't guarantee a free membership but NBEA regularly extends promotions for potential members.
  

Like any other business or household, NBEA depends on dues paying members to support the work of the association.  But, we don't want that to be the sole hurdle for joining.