Scholastic Media Association (SMA) is proud to carry on the traditions of our predecessors Video Educators of New England (VENE) and Media Educators of America (MEOA) into the future. By renewing or starting membership you will be part of a community that shares interests in media education. Members are actively engaged in bringing the latest information and technology to their classrooms, organizations and businesses. A member can expect timely notifications on industry events, access to our fall and spring events, and product information and technology news from sponsors. Membership is based on the academic year, and runs from September 1st to August 31st.
Mission statement: Promoting and supporting collaboration among media educators, students, and industry professionals.
Register or renew your membership today.
MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION
$75/35
Individual Membership (1 Individual, adult/student)
This is a “singular” membership for anyone who may or may not be part of an organization, but is interested in participating on an individual basis. If this membership option is chosen, only the individual specified has rights of membership.
$150
Organization Membership (2+ Individuals)
This membership is for any non-profit or for profit business, including but not limited to: Educational Institutions (all levels), Municipalities, Government Agencies, Public Access, Professional Organizations and more. All individuals directly associated (employed, contracted, student or volunteer) with the member organization are granted the rights of membership.
Member Benefits:
1. Participation in the Media Education Certificate Program
2. Conferences and Conventions admission at discounted rates
3. Shared Membership List
4. Input on Conference Topics/Speakers
5. Eligibility to Serve on Steering Committee or other Task Forces
6. Access to Scholarships for your students to attend SMA Conventions
7. Access to Partner Organization Events/Services as noted in our newsletters
SMA EVENT PARTICIPATION
SMA provides events throughout the year for our members. Fees for these events will be published at the time of event registration posting. During the course of the membership year, there are two major events scheduled. Our first event is the student-centric SMA Convention held in the fall. Our second event is the SMA Annual Spring Conference, which features in-depth sessions for the media education professional. Registration for the coming Conference and Convention will be available once the programs for each have been completed. Registration for membership is available at any time throughout the year and can be done through the Scholastic Media or event website.
SMA, a private association from Jan Haughty Enterprises, is growing and has merged with the long-running non-profit group HOME, Inc.
For decades HOME has been a leader in delivering high-impact, successful media programs for youth and ELL students in many school systems, including partnerships with many schools in the Boston Public School System, and educational partnerships with community centers and cable systems across the state. A new combined Board of Directors is in the process of transition and welcomes your input and comments as we develop our membership based non-profit group.
HOME, Inc. will continue SMA’s high quality, hands-on Media Education conferences for teachers and students and add new educational programs as we transition to a membership-based non-profit group.
BOARD MEETING OPEN TO ALL SMA MEMBERS:
Please plan to join us at the HOME/SMA Interim Board Meeting on January 9, 2019 at 5 PM – Waltham Library, Waltham Mass.
For info please contact:
Steve Scott, Interim President of the Board, HOME/SMA
Jan Haughey, SMA President and Founder
Alan Michel, HOME, Inc. President and Founder
Mark Kelsey, Interim Executive Director
Please be aware that membership is not pro-rated, and our calendar year is based on the academic calendar, which runs from September 1st through August 31st. Registering for membership in advance of our scheduled events assures you will be included in all SMA notifications.
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