Frequently Asked Questions
CONTACTING NASET
- What are the different ways I can contact NASET?
- What are the NASET office hours?
- What if I call after business hours?
MEMBERSHIP
- Are there different membership categories? What are the fees?
- How do I know which membership is the right one for me?
- What do NASET members have to say about NASET
- How long does it take to process my membership application?
- Can I get a receipt for my dues payment?
- What are other ways that I can join or renew?
- Can I renew my membership online?
- How do I change my personal information?
- What happens if I can’t log in as a member?
- If I lose my Membership Card, what is the fee to replace it?
- I forgot my membership number and/or user login and/or password. How can I access this information?
- I am a Student Member of NASET and I’ve recently been graduated and become a certified teacher, so I have to change my membership?
THE SPECIAL EDUCATOR e-JOURNAL
- What is The Special Educator e-Journal?
- How often is The Special Educator e-Journal published?
- How is The Special Educator e-Journal received by Members?
CONTACTING NASET
What are the different ways I can contact NASET?
NASET has numerous ways in which we can be contacted.
You can write us at:
Membership Department (Advertising)
NASET Membership Department
1431 W. South Fork Drive
Phoenix, AZ 85045-1959
Washington, DC Office
The National Association of Special Education Teachers
1250 Connecticut Avenue, N.W.,
Suite 200
Washington D.C. 20036
Call us at: 800-754-4421
Fax us at: 800-424-0371
Or email us at: contactus@naset.org
Also, if you go to Contact US on the Home Page, NASET provides you with an email to complete for your convenience.
What are the NASET office hours?
A NASET representative can be reached between 10:30 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. EST.
What if I call after business hours?
NASET has a voice mailbox that is checked every evening. If you call after 6:30pm and need someone from NASET to reach you, leave a message in the NASET voice mailbox and someone from NASET will get back to you within 24 hours.
MEMBERSHIP
When does my NASET membership begin and end?
Your membership begins the moment NASET processes your application. If you registered for one year, your membership expires that same day, the following year. For example, if you joined on September 10, 2006, your membership would expire at 12:01 a.m. September 10, 2007. If you registered for two years, your membership expires that same day, two years later. For example, if you joined with a 2-year membership on September 10, 2006, your membership would expire at 12:01 a.m. September 10, 2007.
How do I know which membership is the right one for me?
NASET membership categories are very specific. After reviewing the different categories, it will hopefully be clear which type of membership is appropriate for you. However, if you are still unsure, contact us via email at membership@naset.org.
Are their different membership categories? What are the fees?
The membership categories that NASET has established are:
2007 Membership Special
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Special Education Teacher Membership- open to certified or licensed special education teachers.
$45.00 one year
$85.00 two years
Affiliate Membership - open to:
- certified or licensed teachers without a degree in special education working with children with special needs
- Inclusion classroom regular education teachers
- Paraprofessionals working with students with special needs
$45.00 one year
$85.00 two years
Professorial Membership - open to college or university professors in the field of special education.
$45 one year
$85.00 two years
International Membership - open to any individual employed in the field of special education outside the United States
$49.00 one year
$95.00 two years
Student Membership - open to any undergraduate/graduate student working towards a degree in special education
$39.00 one year
$75.00 two years
How long does it take to process my membership application?
Online memberships are processed immediately. You should receive a confirmation email very shortly after joining or renewing with NASET. Applications received via U.S. mail or fax are processed within the week received. You will receive an email confirmation from NASET when your application is processed and active.
Can I get a receipt for my dues payment?
Of course. You will get an immediate online receipt as soon as you register. However, if you want a paper receipt from NASET for your records, fax us or mail us your request, or simply send us an email to membership@naset.org informing of exactly what you need.
What are other ways that I can join or renew?
You can also send in a completed application form with a check, money order or credit card information. Download the application form and send it to NASET Membership Department, 1431 W. South Fork Drive, Phoenix, AZ, 85045-1959
Can I renew my membership online?
Absolutely. Members can renew your membership, simply by logging in and going to the “Membership Extension / Renewal” menu choice under Membership menu. Members can renew their membership by simply completing the Renew My Membership form and submitting it to NASET. Renewal is immediate when completed online.
Additionally, Members may download a renewal form, complete the form and mail to the NASET Membership Department.
How do I change my personal information?
To change any personal information (e.g., address, phone number, email address), click on the Change Your Personal Information link on the Membership Navigation Site. This navigation link is only visible to members, and cannot be viewed by non-members
What happens if I can’t log in as a member?
If you have any problems with logging in, email us at membership@naset.org. We will respond to your concerns within 24 hours and try to take care of the problem immediately.
If I lose my Membership Card, what is the fee to replace it?
There is no charge for misplacing a membership card. If you lose or misplace your card and need another one, just send an email to membership@naset.org and we’ll send you one in the mail asap.
I forgot my membership number and/or user login and/or password. How can I access this information?
You can retrieve your Login information by using the the online automated Login Retrieval System. - Click Here
You will need to use the latest email address in the NASET database. The email address will be the latest update or the original email address used when you joined. The Login information will be emailed to this address.
If you are not successful using the automated system, please send an email to membership@naset.org or call us at 800-754-4421 ext 101.
I am a Student Member of NASET and I’ve recently been graduated and become a certified teacher, do I have to change my membership?
Yes and No-If you have been graduated, you may finish out your membership year as a student. Then, when time for renewal, you must register with the appropriate category.
THE SPECIAL EDUCATOR e-Journal
What is The Special Educator e-Journal?
The Special Educator is NASET’s information source for its members. To see all of the various information you receive in the Special Educator e-Journal, go to About the Special Educator e-Journal on the Home Page
How often is The Special Educator e-Journal published?
The Special Educator e-Journal is published every month of the school year. There are ten (10) issues that are published from September through June.
How is The Special Educator e-Journal received by Members?
The Special Educator e-Journal is online. Each month, you will receive an email from NASET informing you that The Special Educator e-Journal is now available. In general, NASET tries to publish The Special Educator e-Journal on the 1st day of every month. Access to the current month’s issue and all archived issues are available to NASET members 24 hours a day. All issues can be printed out, if you desire.