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Becoming A Member
The Access 4 Learning Community (A4L) and it’s special interest group the Student Data Privacy Consortium (SDPC), is unique as it offers all members an equal voice. Whether you are a small business or a multi-national, a one-building district/division or national education agency, your voice and opinions count and you are welcomed to the ‘A4L Table’. This is THE place to contribute to learning tools that work seamlessly whilst ensuring data integrity, security and privacy. There is no better place to connect with your peers, partners, contractors, clients or experts in data management and privacy!
The value of membership…
The Community is THE collaborative space for members to create a suite of solutions and resources to operationalize student data privacy. Made up of both marketplace software providers and their customers, the Community is the BEST way to show your public commitment to protecting student data.
A4L Membership Benefits
This Community is 100% supported by members – and we collectively address their pain points and ‘wish lists’ to best support their work. The diverse Community make-up means the value add of membership depends on who you are.
Everyone can access the A4L Community websites and the resources they offer, but non-members have limited access to the SDPC Resource Registry and Community Site (Project Team collaboration area):
Non-Member
FREE access
no login required
Individual search by District and/or Vendor Resource (members only) on Student Data Privacy Consortium (SDPC) Resource Registry
Access to the openly developed interoperable with privacy on the wire technical (SIF) Specification
Access to Effective practices documentation support for application integration
Access to Members/Partners information
Access to view SIF Certification Registry
Access to White Papers
Newsletter subscription (create a ‘Guest’ account to keep up-to-date on all A4L activities)
To gain access to the following, membership of the A4L Community is required (see pricing structure below):
BASIC
Membership
All ‘FREE’ access, PLUS:
Access to the Student Data Privacy Consortium (SDPC) Resource Registry:
View: Secured DPAs
Search: Entire Registry across all Alliances and Countries – by State, Vendor, Resource, DPA, Grade Level and/or Content Area
Application Registry Management
Organizational privacy workflow tool
Use of National Data Privacy Agreement (NDPA)
Use of National Research Data Privacy Agreement (NRDPA)
Use of SDPC Vendor Signatory Badges for non-modified National Data Privacy Agreements (NDPAs)
Interoperability and Privacy Guidance (Planning, RFP language, Technical Support, etc.)
Access to Standards Use Case and Privacy Resources
Access to Community Site collaboration area
Be a part of Community Project Teams/deliverables – Developing technical standards, National Data Privacy Agreement, etc.
Ability to run for leadership positions and an equal voice ‘at the table (no matter how large or small your organization)
Access and networking opportunities to other Community Members – globally!
Community Updates and Reminders subscription
SDPC Weekly Digest subscription
PREMIUM Membership
All ‘FREE’ and ‘BASIC’ access, PLUS:
‘Premium’ access to the Student Data Privacy Consortium (SDPC) Resource Registry:
State Alliances NDPA Comparison
Automated POD Creation via the Registry’s GEPS Manager
Promotion of Resources when Alliance DPA Signed
Resource Registry API Access
Premium Member Badge for use plus Premium Member recognition at all events
Host Marketplace providers ‘Showcase’ webinars
Access to SIF Test Harness for quality control support & testing
Unlimited API Management Testing
Complimentary Certification Program Utilization
15% off Community Meetings Registration Fee
Start Your Membership Application
STEP ONE:
Please review the Membership Dues matrix below and select one of the membership buttons to start your online membership application.
All membership dues are payable per annum, shown in $USD
Vendor membership dues are based on the organization’s gross annual revenue and/or funding/grants.
Membership pricing structure is reviewed annually (January).
PLEASE NOTE:
If you are a School District interested in participating in the SDPC Resource Registry, please check if your state has an active Alliance already set-up on the Registry. (Search: State Alliances drop-down menu). If so, please click the ‘Join Us’ link at the bottom of the search page. Need more help, CLICK HERE >>
STEP TWO:
Once you have completed your online membership application, please sign a copy of the A4L Community Membership Agreement, and send to staff@A4L.org
By completing the online membership application process, you are automatically agreeing to the terms set out in the A4L Community Membership Agreement.
END USERS
ALLIANCES:
Alliance ‘Lead’ Agency has full membership access, while identified districts/divisions have access to the SDPC Resource Registry and tools
STATE / TERRITORY WIDE:
State Agency and ALL districts/divisions have full membership access
VENDORS
Based on the whole organization’s gross annual revenue including funding and/or grants.
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
“A4L Community Non-Profit Membership” shall be a non-profit organization who wishes to be a part of the Community in a non-voting classification, but maintains other ‘Basic’ A4L membership benefits and obligations.
Dues are based on annual funding support (including grants, donations etc.)
Please note: This membership does not include managing Agreements on the SDPC Resource Registry, nor participation in specific Alliance or Vendor Project Teams.
$0 – $5 million
$6 – $20 million
$21+ million
PARTNER MEMBERS
“A4L Community Partner Membership” shall be an association or membership organization who has entered into a Partner agreement including reciprocal membership (as in another association). A Partner Member needs to have a similar mission to the A4L Community, and interested entities must request “Partners” status by petitioning requests through the Board of Directors. This is a non-voting classification but maintains other ‘Basic’ A4L membership benefits and obligations.
Please note: This membership does not include managing Agreements on the SDPC Resource Registry, nor participation in specific Alliance or Vendor Project Teams.