CDCA Membership

The CDCA Executive Board, with the approval of the membership, shall determine the dues of the Association. Notification of any dues change proposed by the Executive Board shall be enclosed in the notice of the Annual Meeting. Each membership year shall be from July 1 to June 30.

Below, review and select the membership type that best describes your current situation. Questions on eligibility for CDCA membership shall be referred to the Executive Board.  List of current members here:

Join Now for the 2023-2024 School Year (July 1 – June 30)

To best serve and develop our members we have four types of membership:

Regular Membership: Regular membership in this association shall be open to any person whose primary responsibilities or interests are in the area of human development including, but not limited to, those involved in counseling and personnel work and others with similar interests and responsibilities such as admissions counselors, community agency workers, school social workers, school psychologists and para-professionals in counseling. Only Regular members of the CDCA shall be eligible to vote or hold office. The cost is $20.00

Retired Membership: Any person who is retired after working in an area of human development including, but not limited to, those formerly involved in counseling and personnel work and others with similar interests and previous responsibilities such as admissions counselors, community agency workers, school social workers, school psychologists and para-professionals in counseling. Cost is $10.00

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Student Membership: Any person attending an institution of higher learning within the Capital District area as a full or part-time graduate student preparing for guidance and personnel work. Persons who qualify for a Regular membership may not apply for student membership. Cost is $10.00

Emeritus Membership: A retired person who has been a Regular member of the CDCA may be nominated by any current member and, with the approval of the Executive Board, may be given Emeritus membership. Emeritus status imposes no dues, but does carry all the rights and privileges of Regular membership. Please nominate an Emeritus member by emailing us at cdcamembership@gmail.com

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CDCA Memberships are non-refundable.

PDF Membership Form

If you are unable to complete your membership registration online or would like to pay via check for a number of people, please print off a PDF copy of our membership application form by clicking the button below.

Please return membership application and check payable to CDCA:

CDCA Membership
PO Box 50153
Albany, NY 12205