Membership
2009 Institutional Membership
Become a member of the nation's first Principals' Center!
Group Discounts
Groups of 5 or more from the same school system receive a discount on either membership category as follows:
- 15% discount for groups 5-50
- 20% discount for groups of 50-99
- 25% discount for groups of 100 or more
2009 Regular Membership
Become a member of the nation's first Principals' Center! Benefits include:
Publications
A year's subscription to the Harvard Education Letter. Members have access to the full text of current and archived issues on the online Web site.
A year's subscription to The Desktop, The Principals' Center quarterly electronic newsletter.
Library Borrowing Privileges
A member of the renowned Harvard library system, the Gutman Library collection, at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, includes resources in educational administration, policy, elementary and secondary education, teachers and teaching and more.
Discounts on Books
Receive a 20% discount on books published by the Harvard Educational Publishing Group. No limit on the number of copies ordered.
Invitations to Harvard's world-renowned Askwith Education Forum lecture series.
Special invitations to receptions at national principals' conferences.
Institute Updates
Receive early notification of our upcoming professional development institutes.
2009 Premium Membership
Receive all the benefits of regular membership plus:
HGSE News
A monthly electronic newsletter featuring Ed School news, events, and feature stories
Books
Four recently published, innovative books mailed straight to you from The Harvard Education Publishing Group.
The Evaluation Exchange
A periodical on emerging strategies in evaluating child and family services, published by the Harvard Family Research Project.
For questions regarding membership, please contact Michael Hammitt, Membership Coordinator, at 617-495-1825, or principals@gse.harvard.edu
Please note: Membership is not required to participate in The Principals' Center institutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the advantages to becoming a member?
Some membership privileges include: Gutman Library user privileges, Desktop newsletter, a year's subscription to the Harvard Educational Letter, a 20% discount on books published by Harvard Educational Publishing Group, and special invitations to receptions at national conferences. Check the membership section of our website to see a complete list of privileges.
Who can become a member or attend a Principals' Center event?
People who care about education.