In addition to national professional organizations for high school coaches and officials, the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) provides opportunities for high school music directors and adjudicators, and speech/debate/theatre coaches and directors to be a part of a national professional organization.

The NFHS Music Association and the NFHS Speech, Debate and Theatre Association offer numerous programs and benefits to those who serve in these areas in the nation’s schools.

For an annual payment of only $20, members of these professional organizations receive excess liability insurance to cover individuals while serving as a school music director/adjudicator or speech, debate or theatre coach or director. In addition, members of both organizations receive all issues of High School Today.

Members of the NFHS Music Association receive a subscription to the NFHS Music Association Journal, while members of the NFHS Speech, Debate and Theatre Association receive access to The Forensic Educator, the organization’s online publication for high school speech, debate and theatre directors, as well as access to the NFHS’ numerous speech and debate publications.

“For only $20 a year, these associations represent a great opportunity for music and speech directors and coaches to receive numerous services that can be helpful in their roles in middle schools and high schools,” said Kent Summers, NFHS assistant director in charge of the organization’s fine arts programs. “I highly encourage principals to pass along this membership opportunity to music and speech leaders in their schools.”

More information on each of these professional organizations is available on the NFHS Web site at www.nfhs.org.