We're glad you're interested in belonging to the Louisiana Association of Educators. Membership is open to public school employees, retirees and to anyone preparing to be a teacher. Membership is unified; members belong to their local association, the Louisiana Association of Educators and the National Education Association.  Dues are paid by payroll deduction, personal check or monthly bank draft through your personal checking account. The membership year is from September 1st to August 31st, and you can enroll at any time. Tell us a little about yourself and we will take care of the rest. A leader in your local association or the LAE staff member assigned to your local will contact you to complete your LAE enrollment process. Please complete the following Information: