Question 1

Why Join?

Accepted Answer

Membership in Lutheran Schools Association (LSA) connects you to other school leaders, teachers, and support staff. LSA provides advice, advocacy at local and state levels, professional training for educators needing CTLE or OCFS hours, access to testing options and human resources assistance. By joining you can save time and money.
Founded in the spirit of collaboration 40 years ago, we operate to strengthen Lutheran schools in the Metro-NY area. Join us!

Question 2

What features are included?

Accepted Answer

ADVOCACY
Keep abreast of new funding and service opportunities available to non-public schools;
Get support in accessing and using Title funding.
 
FACILITATOR
Conferences for teachers and school leaders
Educator Resource emails, curated by our director and sent to all member schools
Support and Collaboration with NYS grades 3-8 ELA, Math, and Regents exams.
 
PARTNER
Access cost-saving programs through LSA, such as discounts on testing, training, and Human Resources support
Connect with other Lutheran schools via Directors' meetings and Professional development events
 
Need something? Email office@lsany.org and we'll do our best to help you.

Question 3

How are membership fees determined?

Accepted Answer

School membership fees are calculated on a per pupil basis depending on the amount of time a student spends in school each week. 
 
School Membership
At this level, all members of a school's staff receives all features listed above for the duration of the school year in which membership begins. The minimum School Membership fee is $200.00.

Question 4

How might we find funds for membership?

Accepted Answer

Many schools include the per student member fee in their registration fees. Setting up a restricted account helps to ensure that payment can be made at the start of each school year.

Lutheran schools need not go it alone.