1. Attendance at Council events at a member rate fee
2. Participation in conferences, seminars, and workshops in conveniently located regional sites
3. Opportunity to collaborate in regional professional development programs
4. Representation at legislative meetings and programs
5. Member rate privileges at any of the Study Council affiliate programs throughout New York State
6. Accessibility to research services and information networks
7. Eligibility for participation in Awards for Excellence Program
8. Receipt of all study council publications
9. Affiliation with the School of Education at SUNY New Paltz