Membership

 

California Educators of the Deaf

A Professional Organization for Educators of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

 

Formed at California School for the Deaf, Berkeley in 1960 by a small group of concerned teachers, CAL-ED (formerly CATHI) has grown into a large state-wide organization of professionals serving Deaf and hard of hearing students.  Its purpose is to improve the quality of education for all Deaf and hard of hearing children.

 

Membership Benefits:

 

Dual membership in CAL-ED and CAID (Council on American Instructors for the Deaf)

Building a network of contacts with other professionals through area newsletters and mini-conferences

Sharing ideas with other professionals at a state-wide conference

Providing scholarships to future professionals in the field of deaf education
Expressing to legislators and other decision-makers concerns related to Deaf and hard of hearing students
Receiving The E-Forum -- the official publication of CAL-ED, published 2 times yearly

 

 

Membership Dues:

 

Professional Membership -- $70.00

(Open to all credentialed staff)

 

Associated Membership -- $55.00

(Open to retired professionals, parents, interpreters and aides/assistants)

 

College Student Membership -- $50.00

(Open to full-time students only -- must be accompanied by a letter from University advisor)

 

 

NOTE:  All membership dues are for a period of one (1) year and must be renewed annually in order to maintain a current membership status in CAL-ED.

 

 

To become a member of CAL-ED, please click here to go to the "Useful Forms" page where you will find a "click-able" link to a membership application.  Download and print out the application for membership.  Once you have filled it out completely, please send the application to:

 

CAL-ED Membership

Jane Newkirk

 

 

For more information, please contact:

 

Jane Newkirk

1235 Spring Valley Commons, Livermore, CA  94551

 

 

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