What is CMLA?

Purpose of CMLA

• Advance appropriate middle level education
• Provide information about starting and maintaining an organized group of students involved in middle level education on college and university campuses.
• Support standards and recommendations which enhance middle level concepts, practices and ideas.
• Publicize current middle level employment opportunities.
• Promote and invite collegiate participation at national, state and regional middle level conferences.
• Support and encourage students of middle level education, and inform members of the progress and activities of both CMLA and other student groups via newsletters, electronic technology and other sources of communication.

Benefits of Membership

CMLA members begin their careers as middle level teachers with active participation in the national organization the middle level teachers

Each College Receives the Following:

• Four 1-year subscriptions to Middle School Journal, Middle Ground and Target.
• A 1-year subscription to Classroom Connections.
• Access to NMSA’s electronic periodical, The Family Connection.
• Four votes per building to nominate and vote in NMSA elections.
• Discounts on conferences, workshops and publications.
• Newsletters from CMLA
• Job market communication provided by CMLA

Membership Fees

Membership is by collegiate chapter

• Chapter dues are $199 per year
• International dues are $234 per year