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Q: Does NAEA offer insurance to its members?
A: Yes. NAEA offers its members the Educators Insurance Program at a discounted rate through Forrest T. Jones & Company. You can contact Forrest T. Jones & Company at 800-821-7303 (toll-free), via e-mail at info@ftj.com, or on the web at www.ftj.com/NAEA.
Q: How can I submit an article for one of NAEA's publications?
A: News items may be sent to the NAEA News Publications Manager at the NAEA National Office. Articles for Art Education, Studies in Art Education, Translations, and the NAEA Advisory should be sent to the individual editors. See Writing for NAEA.
Q: Where can I obtain a catalog of NAEA publications?
A: Watch for the September issue of Art Education with its complete listing of NAEA publications. See Publications List.
Q: How do I start a National Art Honor Society chapter in my school?
A: Refer to the NAHS/NJAHS Application Handbook for all forms and information. NAEA membership is required of all sponsors. See NAHS.
Q: Can anyone nominate an individual for an award?
A: Any current NAEA member may nominate or be nominated for a national award. The May issue of Art Education contains an Awards booklet with all the information you need. See Awards.
Q: How are convention sites selected?
A: Sites are rotated around the country to make access easier for members. Cities are chosen based on local hotel accommodations such as the number of sleeping rooms, the available meeting and exhibition space and of course, the cost to members. Air traffic flow into the city plus local resources like museums and architectural interests also influence the choice.
Q: I understand that NAEA doesn't offer honoraria to members who make convention presentations. Why is that?
A: First, payment would violate the terms of our non-profit status as expressed in the NAEA Constitution. Also, program selection is not a commercial enterprise. Proposals are chosen because they contribute to NAEA's mission of advancing art education through professional development. Over 1,200 proposals are submitted annually and only a little over half qualify. To be selected is an honor. Most importantly, however, payment would undermine the spirit of service and volunteerism, which distinguishes our Association.
Q: I am an artist as well as a teacher. How will NAEA membership contribute to my artistic growth?
A: National and state conventions offer lectures and demonstrations by renowned artists like Christo, Sam Gilliam, Miriam Schapiro, Judy Chicago, and Jesus Moroles. There are local artists' workshops and seminars as well as opportunities to examine art galleries and museums of the host city.
Q: Does NAEA provide any benefits or services to my state association?
A: Each month updated membership rosters are sent to all affiliated states. These reports include a roster of all current state members, all new and renewing members for the month, and all members who expired that month. We also collect state dues eliminating the need for them to handle this themselves and rebate the state portion back to them at the end of each month. We look forward to offering additional services in the future.
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Q: As an NAEA member, where can I voice a problem, suggest a policy change, or a new program?
A: You have at least 10 contacts for communicating your needs: your regional Vice President; your National Division Director; your three NAEA Presidents; your regional Division Director; your state/province representative to Delegates Assembly; any Issues Group to which you belong; the National Office. See Board of Directors.
Q: How are members of the Board of Directors elected?
A: A call for nominations is printed in NAEA News, which explains the process. The nominating committee assembles a slate of individuals most qualified for each office. By January, an election ballot is mailed to all members eligible to vote. President-elect and National Division Directors are elected in odd-numbered years; Vice Presidents in even-numbered years. Directors and Vice Presidents serve two years while Presidents serve a total of six years. See Governance Structure.
Q: Who is eligible to vote?
A: All members may vote except Institutional members and Associate members.
Q: Who is eligible to hold national office?
A: Any member who meets the criteria listed for each position in the NAEA Policy Handbook. This information is available upon request.
Q: A member of my state association is running for national office and supporters want to campaign for the candidate. Are there any restrictions?
A: In the interests of equity for all nominees, NAEA prohibits organized campaigning for nominees. Some state associations may be better able to afford campaigning costs than others, thus putting nominees from less affluent areas at a disadvantage. Biographies and vitae of all nominees are circulated to voting members through the election ballot so that an informed electorate is possible.
Q: Where do I find the names and addresses of my elected officers?
A: Each issue of NAEA News lists this information for elected officers as well as Special Issues chairs and regional representatives in the bi-monthly columns by officers.
Q: What is the relationship between college/university Student Chapters and NAEA?
A: NAEA encourages the formation of Student Chapters to encourage a high standard of quality art education on campus and in the community and to provide students with a smooth transition from art education preparation to professional practice. NAEA student membership is strongly encouraged and sponsor membership is required.
Q: Do you have an NAEA Fact Sheet?
A: Yes. You may access the Fact Sheet here or you can find it in the "About Us" section of the website, http://www.arteducators.org/about.
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Q: If I join NAEA, when may I expect to receive my first magazine?
A: Allow 30-60 days from the time your membership is processed to the time you receive your first publication. Remember, your membership is processed in the month that the National Office receives payment. Your I.D. card should arrive within two weeks.
Q: I sent an address change to NAEA but did not receive two publications at my new address. What happened?
A: Since publication labels are printed 30-60 days ahead of the actual publication mailing, please allow sufficient time for the change to catch up with you. Your address change may have been received too late to process for those publications.
Q: I didn't realize that my school had already sent my membership payment when I recently paid my dues. Now I have made a duplicate payment. What will happen?
A: Membership is automatically extended to the next anniversary date. Refunds are granted only upon request.
Q: Why do membership fees vary among state/province associations?
A: National dues are the same in all state/province associations. Most state associations, however, maintain a dues collection arrangement with NAEA. In these states, NAEA collects both state and national dues. Members pay a combined state/national fee. Since state associations determine their own dues portion, amounts will vary from state to state. Once a month, NAEA returns to the states the portion of the dollars collected for state dues.
Q: I teach K-12. In which division do I belong?
A: Select the division where you spend the most teaching time or the division whose support you believe would be most beneficial to you. Declaring division affiliation is important so that you can participate in an information network as well as receive valuable resources designated for particular teaching levels.
Q: I live in one state and teach in another. May I belong to both state associations?
A: Most members opt for the state in which they teach. If your state preference differs from your mailing address, be sure to alert the National Office so that your record reflects the state in which you seek membership.
Q: My school is considering an Institutional Membership. Can we send three teachers to the convention under the umbrella of that membership?
A: Institutional membership provides one free convention registration for the designated representative of the institution. Any other individual would need to purchase membership and registration.
Q: My school is considering an Institutional Membership. Can more than one teacher submit a proposal for the national convention?
A: Only the designated Institutional member can submit a proposal.
Q: My school will pay for my membership but the business office requires billing before payment can be made. Does NAEA send invoices?
A: If your school sent a purchase order requesting membership, the National Office will send an invoice. Please make certain that the member name and address are clearly designated. Membership is initiated upon full payment.
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Q: How can I obtain a desk copy to examine before I decide to purchase as a textbook for my class?
A: If you would like to examine one of NAEA's titles for possible adoption as a textbook, please note the desk copy policy:
Please follow these instructions when requesting a desk copy:
1. E-mail deskcopy@arteducators.org with the titles you would like to examine. Include billing and shipping addresses. NAEA will mail your requested title(s) along with an invoice. You may fax requests to 703-860-2960, Attention: Desk Copy.
2. Within 45 days, you (or your bookstore) must either:
a) Place an order for 10 or more copies and make payment by contacting NAEA at 800-299-8321 using your VISA, MasterCard, or American Express. Alternatively, you may mail in a check made out to NAEA. Specifically reference the desk copy and invoice number.
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b) Return book(s) - undamaged - with the invoice to NAEA Returns, 1916 Association Drive, Reston, VA 20191. For more information, click here.
Q: How can I obtain permission to reprint copyrighted material published by NAEA?
A: All requests to reprint/republish copyrighted materials published by NAEA are processed through the Copyright Clearance Center (http://www.copyright.com). You may direct inquiries to info@copyright.com or contact the Copyright Clearance Center’s customer service department at 978-646-2600. For more information, click here.
Q: What are the subscription rates for your publications: Art Education Journal, NAEA News, & Studies in Art Education?
A: Click here to view subsciption rates
Q: Are bookstores and universities eligible for "member" pricing when purchasing publications?
A: All university bookstores, resellers, and textbook brokers may purchase NAEA publications at the non-member rate. Bookstores, resellers, and brokers may be eligible for the member rate in two instances: (1) order is for a quantity of 10 or more of the same publication; and/or (2) order includes a valid member ID number.
Q: Where are my June and August issues of NAEA News?
A: Beginning in 2010, NAEA News Moves to Combined Summer Issue. The June/August NAEA News will be combined to create one Summer issue, covering the National Convention, that will mail late June or early July. Please send submissions to naeanews@arteducators.org for the summer issue by Monday, May 17. The next issue will be October, with a deadline of August 12 for submissions.
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Q: How do I perform an advanced search, like a phrase, on the website?
A: Enclose your search terms in quote marks ("). The website search engine utilizes Google Boolean operands (search terms).
Q: Having trouble accessing the Classroom Gallery?
A: If you are having technical issues, please call Artsonia at 1-800-869-9974 or send an email to info@artsonia.com.
Q: Having trouble accessing e-Portfolios?
A: For general end-user support for Digication's e-Portfolios, email support@digication.com. This will take you to an automated ticketing system, which is handled by the support team daily. You may also call 1-888-342-3444 and press #3 for support. To learn how to create your e-Portfolio or to troubleshoot an issue, click on one of the links below: Digication Quick Start Guide | Digication e-Portfolio Help Guide
Q: Interested in blogging for NAEA? Want to be the next Monthly Mentor blogger?
A: NAEA is always looking for bloggers for its Monthly Mentor blog. If interested, send an email to webmaster@arteducators.org along with your name, contact information, title, and a brief description of the topics that you wish to cover in your blog. In order to be considered as the Monthly Mentor, you must be willing to commit to submitting approximately 1-3 posts per week to NAEA for a period of one month. NAEA will send interested parties a complete set of guidelines.
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Q: What does the 2010 NAEA National Convention theme Art Education and Social Justice mean?
A: The term social justice can be and has been used to mean many different things. Within the realm of education the term social justice alludes to the notion of education as a political act, and when coupled with the term art education hints at models of resistance – teaching as a form of activism. Full Article
Q: Where can I find information on art education programs?
A: Contact the National Association of Schools of Art and Design, which maintains a list of accredited universities and their programs. Their phone number is 703-437-0700 and website is http://nasad.arts-accredit.org/index.jsp.
Q: I am interested in becoming qualified to teach Advanced Placement visual arts courses. Where can I find information regarding the requirements for an advanced placement visual arts teacher.
A: Please visit the College Board's website at http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/ap/sub_studioart.html?studioart.
Q: Where can I find information on becoming a nationally-certified art teacher?
A: National Board Certification is part of the growing education reform movement that is advancing student learning, improving teaching and making schools better. Teachers who achieve National Board Certification have met high standards through study, expert evaluation, self-assessment and peer review. The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) offers certificates in Art in the following development areas: Art/Early Adolescence through Young Adulthood & Art/Early and Middle Childhood. For information, visit the NBPTS website.
Q: Where can I find information on state art teaching requirements?
A: Contact one of NAEA's state affiliates, which can be found at http://www.arteducators.org/affiliates.
Q: Where can I find information about the titles and locations of past NAEA conventions?
A: A historical list of locations and themes for NAEA conventions and a list of Program Coordinators can be found under the "News & Events" section. Click on "National Convention" and the PDF's are located in the right section, under "Related Links". Click here to view this page.
Q: Who are the Distinguished Fellows?
A: Click here for a complete list of Distinguished Fellows (1983-2009)
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