Associate Membership is open to the following types of schools that have nonprofit status and whose primary objectives are congruent with the Consortium’s mission:
- Emerging schools developing as specialized schools or specialized centers
- Schools restructuring to become specialized secondary schools
- Schools designing or redesigning to have specialized centers
- Virtual high schools
- Middle schools
Member Benefits
Membership in NCSSS brings with it benefits that allow you to connect and engage with other STEM professionals and keep up on trends in the classroom.
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Membership Criteria
This category of membership is open to schools that fulfill these criteria:
- Has a science technology engineering and mathematics focus.
- Offers advanced course offerings in STEM areas.
Membership Dues
Associate Members dues are $750 per year.
*Title 1 schools with 50% or more students receiving free lunch, please contact NCSSS at ann.flynn@ncsss.org to discuss dues assistance.
Application Process
Step 1:
Fill out the application by clicking the button below:
Step 2:
Email the materials listed below to ann.flynn@ncsss.org:
- Letter of interest/introduction from highest school official explaining how your school’s goals are congruent with the mission and goals of the Consortium.
- School Profile (document or web link)
- Copy of course list or catalog (document or web link)
- Letter on school letterhead stating tax exempt status
- Electronic logo for use in the NCSSS Member Directory
If you have any questions about the application process or status, please contact
Ann Flynn, Director of Membership at ann.flynn@ncsss.org or 202-643-0830.
NCSSS Membership Committee
P.O. Box 151738
Chevy Chase, MD 20825