California Educators of the Deaf*

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Formed at the California School for the Deaf, Berkeley in 1960 by a small group of concerned teachers, Cal-ED (formerly CATHI) has grown into a large state-wide organization of professionals serving Deaf and Hard of Hearing students. Its purpose is to improve the quality of education for all Deaf* children.

Membership Benefits

Building a network of contacts with other professionals through area e-mails
Sharing ideas with other professionals at the state-wide conference
Providing scholarships to future professionals in the field of deaf education through the Tamozelle Jennings Cal-ED Memorial Scholarships
Providing Teacher Grants to active professional members through the Tamozelle Jennings Memorial Cal-ED Teacher Grants
Expressing to legislators and other decision-makers concerns related to Deaf* students
Receiving the e-News - the official publication of Cal-ED, published quarterly via email
Access to Member Only features of our website
Reduced conference rates for members

Professional
Membership

$70

Open to Credentialed teachers and professors in Deaf Education
Educational administrators supervising programs of Deaf students
Credentialed related service providers in Deaf Education
Certified Interpreters working with Deaf students

Associate
Membership

$55

Open to Credentialed teachers in General and Special Education
Non-certified persons working in educational programs for Deaf students

(such as interpreters and instructional aides)

Families with Deaf children
Retired professionals and stakeholders
College Students

Organization
Membership

$200

Open to Organizations involved in Education, Deaf Community, and Family Support
School Districts

Lifetime
Membership

No Dues

Past Presidents who have completed their term(s) in good standing, shall hold professional membership for life without the need to pay additional dues
Lifetime Achievement Award Recipients

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