Why Join the Association for Middle Level Education?

Why are more than 30,000 educators already members of the Association for Middle Level Education?
Because they know the value of AMLE membership far exceeds their subscriptions to our publications. Membership opens the door to a variety of resources, information, and practical ideas you can use daily. We could tell you about all the great benefits of membership, but we think it is best to hear it from your peers. Use the links below to find out why they belong AMLE.

Principals and Administrators

"In my first year as a new principal, making the time to visit the AMLE site and make use of the research and tools available has always yielded benefits. It helps me reaffirm my beliefs regarding what is best for learning and helps me retain focus on what is important."
Bill Dolezal, Principal
Sonoran Trails Middle School
Cave Creek, AZ

"I firmly believe that without AMLE's vigilance as an advocate for this age group, none of the academic achievements of the last 30 years would have been possible!"
David Shepard, Principal
The Middle Matters and More
Lexington, KY

"Wow! What exceptional professional development our school has received from AMLE—both on-site workshops and continual on-site consultation. Our school is on the State School Improvement list, and AMLE has led us through many school improvement strategies specific to our school. I am confident our scores will improve dramatically this year. Thank you, AMLE!"
Debra Barger, Principal
Muskogee 7/8 Grade Center
Muskogee, OK

"AMLE truly fuels the understanding that our lessons and leadership are not confined to just our small environments. That once implanted in the heart and mind, we, as nation of educators, are changing the world. Thank you AMLE."
Doug Kaplicky, Principal
Warden School District
Warden, WA

"AMLE has been very useful in developing our middle school. The magazines, website, and conferences have been invaluable."
George F. Fiore, Principal
Wilson School District
Sinking Spring, PA

"Thank you for keeping up with current educational research and topics that give us a snapshot of what is just around the corner in the field of education."
James Lujan, Principal
Ernie Pyle MS
Albuquerque, NM

"Membership truly has been a blessing. I enjoy the articles and look forward to learning from other colleagues tools and strategies that can provide assistance to our staff to better serve our students and prepare them for the real world."
Ken Trujillo, Principal
Canon City School District RE-1
Canon City, CO

"I find both AMLE professional magazines keep me in touch with current practice and thinking in the United States. I enjoy using the ideas that are applicable to my situation in Dubai and discussing them in professional dialogue with other middle school staff."
Linda Clifford, Assistant Principal
Deira International School
Dubai

"My membership in AMLE is an important source of professional development and instructional information for my teachers."
Mark Maejski, Principal
Ridgedale Middle School
Florham Park, NJ

"AMLE is a great place for all middle level educators. Networking opportunities help expand horizons of knowledge."
Michael Maurer, Principal
Haysville Middle School
Haysville, KS

"My membership in AMLE has been very worthwhile. Staff members at AMLE have been very helpful when I have had a question."
Richard Jones, Principal
John Adams Middle School
Rochester, MN

"I have been a member for a very long time. AMLE is my beacon when the days are darkest—it helps readjust my course and helps reaffirm my beliefs, my direction, and my passion."
Ronald A. Krause, Principal
Brooks Middle School
Bolingbrook, IL

Teachers and Other School Staff

"Though I am sometimes a "passive" member, over the years AMLE (especially MiddleTalk) has been supportive of my growth as a teacher. The research, resources, guidance and personnel have guided my professional decisions. Thanks!"
Barbara Lazar, Teacher
Bosque School
Albuquerque, NM

"My classroom is like a laboratory, and even though I am involved in my own research, I see great value in having access to AMLE's magazines, website, and books. I use many of AMLE's publications as reference materials when I am troubleshooting my students' learning needs so that my curriculum designs are based not only on my own intuition and experience but on strong, research-based methodology."
Lizbeth J. Phillips, Teacher
Wallace Middle School
Bristol, VA

"MiddleTalk is the reason I am a member of AMLE—it is the best professional development tool I use."
Lori Johnson, Teacher
Lexington Christian Academy
Lexington, MA

"I appreciate an organization that focuses on middle level education. Too often, we are misunderstood by the public and sometimes by our own colleagues."
Sarah Schaeffer, Teacher
Dodge City Middle School
Dodge City, KS

University Professors

"Since I teach the middle level endorsement class, this membership is vital for me. It allows me to use the resources to train future middle level teachers."
Francie Keller Shafer, Professor
Southern Illinois University
Carbondale, IL

"Thank you for your reflective and consistent effort to serve the middle level education community."
Jon C. Landis, Professor
Millersville University
York, PA

"AMLE connects me to the world of young adolescents and gives me information and tools necessary for positively impacting their lives. Every communication and publication is high-quality and professional. Thank you for providing an organization that continually benefits members!"
Sara Davis Powell, Professor
Belmont Abbey College
Belmont, NC

"I have been a member for many years and have found it a wealth of information. I know I can find what I need to make my class more interesting at AMLE."
Sheila Apisa, Professor
University of Hawaii at Manoa
Mililani, HI