27/05/2015
CALL FOR MEMBERSHIP
Society of Educational Administrators of Belize
Professionalism in Educational Administration & Leadership
The SEAB is a membership organization for educational professionals in Belize. Its mission is to promote professionalism in education and all areas associated with the efficient management and leadership in all educational institutions and in the relevant ministries and parastatals. Our objective is to promote the development of the educational system to meet the basic needs of our country’s rapidly developing economy.
Educational professionals make a daily impact on the enlightenment and development of knowledge, either through classroom education delivery or the planning, administration, and/or management of institutions from pre-school to tertiary levels. Membership will include Principals, Vice Principals, Deans, Professors, Classroom Teachers, Managers, Administrators, Education Department Officers, and others who are interested in the educational development of our country such as members of the media, training organizations, corporations and organizations with an interest in education, etc.
SEAB Professional Qualifications recognize and endorse not just academic knowledge but also professional experience and the competence to use that expertise in practical situations in the educational settings and in statutory supervision and legislative roles. They also demonstrate the holder’s commitment to continuing professional development and to the maintenance of the highest professional standards in educational administration and related occupations. Successful applicants may then use the designatory letters, receive an appropriate certificate and must remain members of the Society in order to continue to use their qualifications.
MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES
There are 2 main categories of membership – Institutional/corporate membership and individual membership. All categories receive full benefits including, in certain cases, voting privileges and the right to be nominated for leadership positions at District, or National levels within the Society.
1. Institutional / Corporate Membership
This is for organizations that support educational development and educational advancement in Belize. Private and public educational institutions, vocational training centers, libraries, organizations with training divisions, and others with interest in education may apply for this grade.
2. Individual Membership
a) Student (SSEA). Full-time students who are pursuing a course study for teaching may apply for this grade.
b) Associate (ASEA). Awarded to applicants, with an associate’s degree in any aspect of educational delivery and educational administration, together with sufficient professional experience. Associates may use the title ASEA after their name.
c) Licentiate (LSEA). This membership grade recognizes certification in any aspect of educational delivery and administration. Applicants with years of experience in teaching and/or leadership in the
educational sector may apply for this grade. This is a transitional grade and licentiates are encouraged to apply for a higher grade as soon as the experience and qualification factors are met. Licentiates may use the title LSEA after their name.
Full Professional Member (MSEA) recognizes work-related competence, integrity and expertise at a professional level.. It may be awarded to members who have a Bachelor’s degree, and 5 years of experience in any aspect of education delivery and administration. By 2020, applicants for this grade must, in addition to the experience factor, pass the Society’s examination for Full Professional Membership. Professional members are expected to exercise, independent professional judgment requiring both practical administrative experience and application of sound academic principles in educational leadership. They will be innovative in educational government/administration and would normally have direct responsibility for the management or guidance of staff and other resources. A matured and seasoned practitioner not possessing the specified academic qualifications but whose career profile show evidence of achievement and service in the areas of the Society’s objectives, may be admitted to this grade. Professional members may use the title MSEA after their name.
d) Fellow (FSEA) professional qualification may be awarded to members who are already MSEAs, or who fulfill the requirements for MSEA, and who have a Master’s degree and made a major direct, or indirect creative contribution in a field connected with education. This highly prestigious award recognizes work-related competence, integrity and expertise at a senior professional level. Fellows may use the title FSEA after their name.
e) Honorary Fellow (Hon. FSEA) was created as a means of recognizing extraordinary contributions and support by individuals in the community and by Society members, to educational and related practices. Fellowship shall be by invitation, upgrade, or direct application based on merits. Honorary Fellows may use the title Hon. FSEA after their name.
MEMBERSHIP OBLIGATIONS & BENEFITS
Members of each category shall pay the initial registration and annual subscription when due, shall project and further, the objectives, interest and influence of the Society and shall not abuse their connection with the Society. Benefits include:
• Opportunities to discuss issues with colleagues on the Society forum
• Being part of new educational approaches
• An informed perspective on the development of national educational policies
• Workshops on educational topics of interest
• The Society’s quarterly journal, when commenced
• Recognition throughout the educational community as an experienced professional.
• The opportunity to apply for the Society’s qualifications.
• Nomination as a trainer at Conferences and Seminars
• Opportunity to serve on Society’s Council
• Schools and/or organizations would benefit from reduced rates for attending conferences, seminars or workshops organized by the Society, and similar reduced rates when using the Society s consultancy services.
THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF MEMBERSHIP
Those accepted to join the Society will agree to uphold its standards of conduct. In return, members will enjoy the benefits of membership and undertake to work for the best interests of the Society with respect to knowledge, professionalism and accountability.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Application forms may be requested via e-mail to: [email protected]
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