ALL licensure candidates completing field experiences or student teaching with the Education Department MUST join EMSP; students in ED 290 and ED 246 who are not licensure candidates are strongly recommended to join. This professional organization provides liability insurance as well as professional resources for student teachers and new teachers. This is an annual fee, to be renewed each academic year.Dues are $30 ($15 for NEA, $10 for Education Minnesota, and $5 for the local St. Olaf College chapter).  If you want a paper application, please contact Jo Olson, complete the application and she will mail it in for you with your check.

The online student applications are available at www.educationminnesota.org.  Click on student members, then click on join online and apply online.  Credit or debit card from Discover, MasterCard, or Visa are needed.  Select the correct year of coverage and print a copy of the completed application.

Please print off the confirmation page after completing the registration. Save that document to be used in your first year of teaching. If your first job is in a school district where the local union is affiliated with NEA, you are eligible for a $20 per year refund up to $80 for each year you were a student member!

For more information, contact the 2012-2013 EMSP officers:

• Julie Pokaski
• Sammy Stayton
• Caleb Checkal
• Jane Goski
• Olivia Korum