CAID Membership

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CAID is . . .

• The organization for teachers, administrators, educational interpreters residential and other support personnel involved in education of Deaf and Hard of Hearing students
• A resource for classroom teachers
• A forum for educational developments and research findings
• Joint publisher of American Annals of the Deaf, (oldest ongoing published educational journal in the United States)

PROFESSIONAL BENEFITS:

• Special Interest Groups (SIGs)
• SIG networking via website and listserv activities
• Recognition program for members
• Laurent Clerc Teacher Enrichment Fund - Fund is established to provide scholarship funding for the professional development of teachers of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing students
• Reduced Annals subscription rate
• Quarterly newsletter
• Personal access key to restricted CAID website information
• Biennial conventions featuring short courses, workshops, exhibits, and presentations
• Regional meeting opportunities in conjunction with state teacher associations
• Advocacy for national and state legislation and governmental services affecting Deaf and Hard of Hearing students through affiliation with the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Alliance (DHHA)

WHO CAN BECOME A MEMBER:

• Professionals employed in the education of Deaf and Hard of Hearing students; and, Professionals providing support services.
• Students enrolled in a professional preparation program related to deafness.
• Professionals currently retired from the field.

Special Interest Groups

Groups organized around a common interest or area of specialization (CAID MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED). SIG members become part of a resource network that links to other professionals with similar needs. Each SIG elects a representative from the SIG membership to serve on the CAID Council. Officers are elected from among CAID members in accordance with CAID constitution and by-laws. The CAID Council encourages each SIG to develop its own communication network, possibly conduct mini-workshops, and to take a leadership role in focusing on the needs of its constituents. There is NO FEE to join a SIG.

To become a member of CAID, download the CAID Membership Form, print and mail to CAID • P.O. Box 377 • Bedford, TX 76095-0377. Students, download the Student Verification Form and send with your membership form.