Membership
Why Support AIRSS?
- AIRSS is the statewide voice for Illinois rural and small schools
- AIRSS is the rural advocate for its members on both state and federal education policy and legislation
- AIRSS was the driving force behind the legislation that cemented the Rural Education Advisory Council (REAC) within the IL. State Board of Education. REAC Meets regularly and formally with ISBE key staffers.
- AIRSS is directly engaged in Rural CTE equity assessment, supports and Pathways development, and has a longstanding commitment to solving rural educator and staff shortages
Member Benefits
- Members receive exclusive information via the REAC from the Illinois State Board of Education, the U.S. Department of Education and the NREA.
- Members receive email communication and educational information.
- Members have access to rural and small school legislative information.
- AIRSS has representation on numerous state and national committees.
- AIRSS is the State Affiliate member of the National Rural Education Association (NREA)
- Members receive current information on Title V – REAP funding.
Membership Options
- School District Annual Support – $400
- 4 individual school representatives
(ie. Superintendent, Principal, teacher leader, Board Chair) - NREA individual membership (4) included (Complimentary)
- 4 individual school representatives
- Individual Annual Support
- PK-12 Educator – $150
- Retired School Professional – $100
- Higher Ed / Community College Individual – $200
- Organization Annual Support
- ROE – $500
- Community College – $500
- Higher Ed Institution – $800
- Business / Affiliate Member Annual Support
- Business / Affiliate – $1000
- Associate Business Members will have the opportunity to advertise their product on the AIRSS website and at other AIRSS events.
Membership Forms
To simplify our membership processes, all of our forms are now fillable online and accept credit card payments. Please contact us at info@airssedu.org with any questions about membership forms.
Thank you to our current members!
Please email info@airssedu.org if you would like a membership certificate.
