DEA membership
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If you'd like to join DEA, please complete and return our membership form:
• download as PDF File (118 KB)
• download as a Word file (200 KB).
Why join DEA?
- Become part of a growing movement of support for educational change. Join forces with our extensive membership network who are already committed to these ideals.
- Get the information you need. Our fortnightly email bulletin provides news briefings, policy updates, funding information, event listings and more.
- Influence policy. Add your voice to consultations and other policy work that shapes the education system and influences key decision-makers.
- Access networking opportunities. Both through attendance at DEA events or by sharing ideas online.
- Shape our future. Full members can vote at our AGM, or become Trustees or advisory council members.
- Raise awareness of your organisation. Each full member organisation gets a free listing on the DEA website and other opportunities for profile-raising.
- Improve your practice and effectiveness. We share examples of good practice and signpost members to training and funding opportunities.
- Save money. Members get free copies of new DEA publications and discounts on future orders, as well as reduced rates for attending seminars and training events.
Already a member?
Here are a few ways in which you can increase your involvement in DEA:
- Share your views by writing a thinkpiece for this website, or by responding to a consultation.
- Participate in a seminar, course or conference by attending, facilitating a workshop or showcasing your work.
- Network with other members at an event or find out who is doing similar work to yours through a member search on this website, or making an enquiry through the DEA office.
- Promote your resources through DEA's fortnightly e-noticeboard to members, or via the Global Dimension website.
- Promote your events through the e-noticeboard, or add them to the events calendar on this website.
- Inform your partners and other like-minded organisations about DEA.
- Vote at the annual general meeting and elect or stand for the Council of Trustees.