COSA Membership

Enjoy the Benefits of COSA Membership!

COSA members receive exclusive benefits that help to enhance and ensure their success as educational leaders. Renew your Active or Associate COSA Membership online today.

Wondering if your membership is current? Would you like to update your membership information such as a change in your school, position, or home address? Login to manage your information, or e-mail COSA Member Services.

Regular COSA membership entitles you to:

Unparalleled professional development.
Member rate at COSA events.
Access to legal assistance.
Opportunities for professional growth and statewide leadership.
Networking opportunities with colleagues from around Oregon.
The latest news and analysis, and exclusive access to online information and resources.
Be part of the most influential voice in Salem.
Eligibility for state and national recognition.
Advice and counsel from COSA's professional staff, including employment contract review.

COSA Membership Types

Active Membership

COSA+OASE+AASA (School Executives) Active Membership

applies to superintendents and assistant/deputy superintendents. It includes membership in COSA and the Oregon Association of School Executives (OASE), COSA’s superintendent association, plus membership in the national superintendent association, AASA. ($1,330)

COSA+OASE+AASA Active Membership online form

COSA+OASE Active Membership

applies to superintendents and assistant/deputy superintendents. It includes membership in COSA and the Oregon Association of School Executives (OASE), COSA’s superintendent association. ($845)

COSA+OASE Active Membership online form

COSA+OACOA, OASSA or OESPA Active Membership

applies to persons who are employed in administrative positions in K-12 educational programs and have been excluded from the local bargaining unit. All active members must belong to at least one department: OASSA; OESPA and/or OACOA. Membership in more than one department is available by paying the appropriate department dues. ($695)

COSA+OACOA, OASSA or OESPA Active Membership online form

Associate Membership

Applies to persons who are college administrators; State Department of Education personnel; private school administrators; individuals who hold credentials in school administration but who are actively employed outside the field including members "on leave"; and school administrators who live out of state. All associate members must belong to at least one department: OASE; OASSA; OESPA and/or OACOA. ($160)

Associate Member online form

Aspiring Administrator Membership

Applies to persons holding administrative credentials but employed in non-administrative positions in elementary/secondary schools, or graduate students working toward their administrative credentials. ($75)

Aspiring Member online form

Retiree Membership

Allows members, at time of retirement, to continue membership as a retired member. Membership includes free registration (excluding meals) for the COSA Seaside Conference and the annual conference of the department of which you have been most recently a member, COSA news and information by e-mail, notices (if interested) in interim positions and membership access to the website including blogs. ($75)

Retiree Member online form

Affiliate Memberships

American Association of School Administrators Membership

AASA is the premier association for school system leaders and serves as the national voice for public education and district leadership on Capitol Hill. For more information go to www.aasa.org.

National Association of Secondary School Administrators Membership

The National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) is the leading organization of and voice for principals and other school leaders across the United States. NASSP seeks to transform education through school leadership, recognizing that the fulfillment of each student’s potential relies on great leaders in every school committed to the success of each student. For more information go to www.nassp.org.

National Association of Elementary School Principals Membership

The National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP), founded in 1921, is a professional organization serving elementary and middle school principals and other education leaders throughout the United States, Canada, and overseas. For more information go to www.naesp.org.

Oregon Middle Level Association Membership

The mission of OMLA is to provide a network of middle school educators to support one another in the implementation of proven strategies that are appropriate for and effective with 10-to-15 year olds.For more information go to: www.omla.info

Oregon Association for Latino Administrators/State Affiliate Membership

OALA was formed in 2002 as a vehicle to support and mentor Latino administrators as well as Latino educators who aspire to become administrators in Oregon. OALA serves as a forum for Latino administrators and educational leaders that promotes equity in leadership positions throughout Oregon. For more information go to: www.oalainfo.org

Oregon Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development Membership

Oregon ASCD, an affiliated unit of the International Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, is committed to the improvement of supervision and curriculum development in the educational system of Oregon. For more information go to: www.ascdoregon.org

Legal & Contracts

Contract Review

COSA members often benefit from having COSA review their employment contracts with districts. At a member's request, COSA staff will review employment contracts for individual administrators and provide recommendations. Reviews analyze contract terms and provide recommendations on specific areas. Of late, potentially disadvantageous termination clauses have been an area of focus. To request a contract review, please contact Krista Parent.

Legal Assistance

Professional advice and legal services are available to all active COSA members on matters relating to their employment and professional assignments.

Additional legal assistance is available to members who belong to one of COSA’s national affiliates — the American Association of School Administrators (AASA), the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP), or the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP).

Members seeking these services must contact the COSA Executive Director or his/her designee (503-581-3141).

What Assistance is Available?

Legal assistance from COSA’s attorney. With the approval of the Executive Director or his/her designee, each COSA Active member is eligible for two hours of counsel with COSA’s attorney plus up to $1,000 of assistance from COSA’s attorney or an attorney approved by the COSA Executive Director.
Confidential counsel furnished by COSA staff or members identified by the COSA staff.

Legal Support Through National Associations

COSA members who belong to the following national associations are eligible for legal assistance (above that provided by COSA).

AASA -- Two thousand dollars for each year of consecutive membership up to $20,000. ($500 deductible)
NAESP -- One thousand dollars for each year of consecutive membership up to $10,000. ($500 deductible)
NASSP -- One thousand dollars for each year of consecutive membership up to $10,000. ($500 deductible)

Procedure

Call the Executive Director (503-581-3141) to discuss your need for professional assistance. ALL CALLS ARE CONFIDENTIAL.
Determine with COSA staff which type of assistance is appropriate/needed.
COSA Executive Director or designee authorizes legal assistance or implements advice and counsel procedure.
If legal assistance is needed and you are also a member of a national association, call the appropriate national organization:
- AASA (703) 875-0717
- NAESP (703) 684-3345
- NASSP (703) 860-0200