ALET offers two membership levels – Basic and Premier. The Premier Membership option is designed to offer you the most professional development, while saving you money and time. With just one purchase order per year you gain access to all ALET standard events. Use the table below to compare the benefits and choose which membership plan is best for you.
Benefits | Basic | Premier |
Cost | $25 | $220 |
ALET Collaborative Networks (Listserv) | Included | Included |
ALET Newsletters | Included | Included |
ALET Technical Webinars (live and recorded) | Included | Included |
50+ Hours of Concentrated Live Professional Learning (1) | Al a Carte | Included |
Qualified to be nominated for an ALET Award ($2,500 national conference travel prize) | Included | Included |
Qualified to apply for AL-CTO or AL-TIC Certification Cohorts (2) | Yes | Yes |
Qualified to be paired with an ALET Mentor (3) | Not Included | Included |
District Students Qualify to Apply for $10,000 College Scholarship (4) | Included | Included |
Total Cost Includes participation in all standard Professional Learning Events (1) | $255 | $220 |
1 Winter, Summer, & Fall conferences
2 Participation charges may apply
3 Delegate members only (Tech Directors from public school systems)
4 School system must have an ALET Delegate member and be accredited
2020 Al a Carte Pricing
Basic Membership | $25 | Winter Conference | $35 | Total Cost |
Summer Conference | $35 | Fall Symposium | $160 Early Bird | $255 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to be a delegate member (tech director) in order purchase the Premier membership? No.
Must all members of a system choose the same membership type? No. Each person can use the best plan for them.
What if I’ve already paid my 2020 membership? If you’ve already paid, choose Premier Upgrade for $195 when you apply.
If I choose Premier Member, will I still have to register for events? Yes, just so we can do your name badge. You will choose the $0 Premier Member option that will be presented.
What if I can’t attend the Fall Symposium? Notify us in advance and we will refund $125 to you. No refunds will be given for other events.
If I don’t choose Premier, will I still be able to register for Fall and other events? Absolutely, but Premier members will be able to register first. Registration fees for Basic Members are shown in the table above.
Why should I choose Premier? One purchase order per year instead of three or four. Streamlined event registration. Lower overall cost. Access to a mentor for delegate member
Membership Categories
Delegate Membership. Individuals serving as the District Technology Coordinator (or equivalent) shall represent an Alabama public school system. Delegate members are voting members of the organization. Delegate Members are eligible to hold office and represent a region on the ALET Board.
Technology Leadership Team Membership. Individuals who are employees of public or private school systems (PK-12) who wish to promote the mission of the ALET organization. Technology Leadership Team Members may hold office or represent a region only if they had previously done so. (Example: An individual had once been a Delegate member, was elected and served as a Board member and/or Officer, but is now categorized as a Leadership Team Member.)
Associate Membership. Individuals who are employees of colleges or universities, non-profit groups, public libraries, or other educational entities who wish to promote the mission of the ALET organization.
Honorary Membership. Past Delegate or Tech Leadership Team members who have retired from the educational system may obtain Honorary Membership. Honorary members are not required to pay dues. Honorary membership is not automatic and must be approved by the ALET Executive Committee.
Use of Membership Funds and Schedule
All annual membership dues shall be used solely for supporting the nonprofit objectives of the organization. For questions about dues, please email info@go-alet.org.
Membership Dues
| Schedule | Covers |
|---|---|
| Basic Membership paid with Fall Conference Registration | Fall Conference through following year until the next Fall Conference registration |
| Basic Membership paid between Oct – Dec | Date of purchase through following calendar year |
| Basic Membership paid Jan – Sep | Date of purchase through current calendar year |
| Premier Memberships bill in December and are due by Jan 31st | Jan – Dec of covered year |
| Premier Membership purchased between Feb and start of Fall Registration | Date of purchase through current calendar year |