Leading and Learning... Our Mission In Making Your Voice Matter!
Why become a member?
The Montgomery County Association of Administrators and Principals (MCAAP) is proud to stand with you as you lead with passion, inspire those you serve, and make a lasting impact across our school district. Membership provides our Administrators and Principals with an extra layer of benefits and opportunities for extended learning, advocacy, and support throughout your service to our school system. Members receive weekly communication updates from our President and Executive team, member only invitations to participate in meetings, conferences, and extended learning panels/teams. In times of celebration or uncertainty our leaders are here to support you and give you a voice that is heard.
Membership an investment that starts with you -
The MCAAP/AFSA 2026 membership enrollment cost is $1,200.20 to be collected annually; Payroll deductions will be collected over 20 pay periods at the amount of $60.01 per pay period. Deductions start September 19, 2025, through June 12, 2026. If you prefer, you may pay your membership by personal check for the full amount of $1,200.20. Included within the deduction amount is $100.20 that goes toward your membership with The American Federation of School Administrators (AFSA- Local 146), a national union associated with AFL-CIO. Access your additional benefits with AFSA using this link: https://mcaapmd.org/member-benefits
In addition to membership deductions, all MCAAP members contribute one day (8 hours) of personal leave each year to fund the MCAAP Administrative Leave Bank. The MCAAP Administrative Leave Bank, supports our full-time President, Union Business Leave (UBL),and some professional development travel funds.
This leave is donated on or about November 1st for new and returning MCAAP members.
Optional Membership in Other Organizations -
(As a courtesy, MCAAP provides information about other associations see below)
MAESP/NAESP Annual Dues: Principals $475; APs $425
- Maryland/National Association of Elementary School Principals is the joint state and national professional group of elementary and middle school administrators. Learn more by visiting: www.maesp.org or www.naesp.org
MASSP/NASSP Annual Dues: $390
- Maryland/National Association of Secondary School Principals is the joint state and national professional group of middle and high school administrators. Learn more by visiting: www.mdmassp.org or www.nassp.org
NOTE: Dues paying members that retire or leave MCPS before June 12, 2026 will owe the full amount of membership dues directly to the Maryland/National organization.