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Membership in Public Education Network helps you develop a stronger local and national identity, as well as a deeper knowledge of successful practices that affect public education policy change.
Become a PEN member and participate in a broad range of benefits designed to help you build capacity, improve organizational effectiveness, enhance your professional development, and increase opportunities to interact with your peers:
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Ongoing connection with peers nationwide through multiple networking opportunities and year-round member events Ongoing connection with peers nationwide through multiple networking opportunities and year-round member events |
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Representation of local interests on issues regarding public education at the national level |
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Free access to regular updates and up-to-date communications on current and potential federal legislation, job announcements, fellow member events and activities, reports, and many other resources |
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Specialized conferences and seminars tailored to members’ work on various topics including leadership development of executives, board members and staff, fund-raising strategies, scenario planning, public engagement strategies, etc. with professionals and organizations representing some of the best in international education, management, and leadership |
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Access to a specialized annual Fellows program focused on personal and professional leadership development in partnership with a prominent national non-profit organization. Opportunities to be in a mentoring relationship extend beyond the PEN network |
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How-to publications and toolkits on standards & accountability, student support services, teacher quality, revitalizing high schools, public engagement, and No Child Left Behind, as well as a range of activities and findings from public engagement initiatives |
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Member-tested marketing strategies, including a CD-ROM of tools and materials—representing thousands of dollars in research and development costs—designed to increase visibility and effectiveness with key audiences (contact Members@PublicEducation.org for a copy of the CD-ROM) |
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Information on finance, board development, human resources, strategic planning, and other topics of interest to nonprofit leaders |
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Fast acclimation to the power and resources of the network through a new–member handbook, a personalized integration program, links to member mentors, and regular contact with national office staff |
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Support from national office staff experienced in school reform policy, development, research and evaluation, and communications |
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