Membership

ICAA offers different membership paths because each party in the ecosystem plays a distinct role—districts drive real-world needs and outcomes, hubs scale delivery regionally, advisors ensure quality and drive change leadership, and vendors provide integrated solutions aligned with K–12 standards.

District Membership Levels

Standard Member, Advanced Member, Thought Leaders Circle

Standard Member

Learn · Benchmark · Plan

Annual fee

$500 (under 3k) · $750 (3k+ students)

BEST FOR

Districts exploring AI-in-Automation who want a clear, low-risk starting point before investing in implementation.

INCLUDED BENEFITS

  • ICAA standards, governance & workflow catalog
  • Member-only webinars, briefings & peer sessions
  • Procurement templates & business-case tools
  • 1× Maturity Assessment Lite per year
  • Member pricing on assessments & roadmaps

MEMBER DISCOUNTS

10% off training, workshops & eligible discovery packages

MULTI-YEAR PREPAY

2-year: 5% off total fee
3-year: 10% off total fee

Advanced Member

Launch · Implement · Scale

Annual fee

$1,200 (under 3k) · $2,500 (3k+ students)

BEST FOR

Districts ready to move from planning into implementation with expert support, predictable costs & faster time-to-value.

INCLUDED BENEFITS

  • Everything in Standard, plus:
  • ICAA-certified delivery network access
  • 1× implementation planning workshop per year
  • Priority onboarding & named success contact
  • Quarterly progress check-in at member pricing
  • 3 months free SchoolStream (new clients)

MEMBER DISCOUNTS

15% off implementation services, bundles & training

MULTI-YEAR PREPAY

2-year: 5% off total fee
3-year: 10% off total fee

Thought Leaders Circle

Lead the Transformation.

Annual fee

$7,000 · $9,000 · Flat fee · All enrollment sizes
Limited to 25 districts nationally

BEST FOR

Shape K–12’s AI Future.
An exclusive executive cohort for district leaders who want to set the agenda — not follow it.

Includes everything in Advanced, plus
  • Quarterly Executive Council
    Influence ICAA roadmap, pilot themes & governance priorities.
  • Board & Cabinet Templates
    Ready-to-use presentation decks for leadership communications.
  • Annual Executive Strategy Session
    1:1 planning with ICAA leadership or an authorized advisor.
  • Early Pilot Access
    Priority participation in new workflows, previews & initiatives.
  • First Year SchoolStream Free
    For new clients — subject to standard onboarding terms.
  • Quarterly Benchmark Reports
    See how your district compares to anonymized peer data.

MEMBER DISCOUNTS

20% Member Discount, On eligible services, bundles & advanced workshops.

MULTI-YEAR PREPAY

2-year term: 5% off
3-year term: 10% off
Tier locked for prepaid term; mid-term upgrades allowed at pro-rata

Licensed Hub Membership

ICAA Licensed Hub (Regional Operator License)

BEST FOR

Service centers, associations, ITCs/ESCs, schools of technology, or regional consortia

What You Get

  • Hub license to operate ICAA programs regionally
  • Access to training materials and consultation playbooks
  • Hub certification and enablement
  • Participation in the shared workflow catalog improvement loop
    Revenue/ROI for hubs:
  • Membership-fee share for districts recruited/served (per ICAA policy)
  • Service revenue (training, implementation, managed support, data services)
  • Royalty/revenue share for hub-developed modules/products adopted through ICAA
  • Stronger value proposition to hub members: better pricing + proven solutions + shared innovation

Consultant & Advisor Membership

ICAA Certified Consultant / Advisor

BEST FOR

Experienced K–12 operational leaders, former superintendents/CFOs/COOs, implementation experts

What You Get

  • Certification credential and inclusion in the ICAA delivery network
  • Access to standardized templates/playbooks to deliver consistently
  • Opportunities to contribute reusable assets and be featured in trainings
    ROI for advisors/consultants:
  • Qualified engagement pipeline via ICAA referrals (lower business dev cost)
  • Ability to productize expertise (templates/training) for licensing/royalties
  • Nationwide network, speaking, partnerships, and credibility

Vendor Membership

ICAA Certified Vendor / Ecosystem Partner

BEST FOR

AI-in-automation and workflow platform providers, integrators, and solution vendors serving K–12

What You Get

  • Alignment to ICAA standards (security/privacy, interoperability, outcomes)
  • Faster adoption through standardized requirements and trusted references
  • Participation in co-marketing, showcases, and integration pathways
    ROI for vendors:
  • Access to a curated member base and faster sales cycles
  • Lower CAC via ICAA-led evaluation, peer references, and co-marketing
  • Cross-vendor integration opportunities and direct feedback from districts/hubs
  • Access to experienced ICAA advisors to improve implementations

At-a-Glance Comparison & Program Rules

Feature
Standard
Advanced
Leaders Circle
Annual fee (under 3,000 students) $500 $1,200 $7,000
Annual fee (3,000+ students) $750 $2,500 $9,000
Enrollment-based pricing ✅️ ✅️ Flat fee
ICAA standards & catalog access ✅️ ✅️ ✅️
Community webinars & briefings ✅️ ✅️ ✅️
Procurement templates & tools ✅️ ✅️ ✅️
Maturity Assessment Lite (annual) ✅️ ✅️ ✅️
Certified delivery network ✅️ ✅️
Implementation planning workshop 1× / year ✅️
Named member success contact ✅️ ✅️
Executive strategy session 1× / year
Quarterly executive council ✅️
Early pilot & preview access ✅️
Quarterly benchmark reports ✅️
SchoolStream free period (new) 3 months 1st year
Training discount 10% 15% 20%
Services & workflow discount 10% 15% 20%
National cohort cap 25 districts
PROGRAM RULES

Membership term

Annual, prepaid. Multi-year options: 5% off (2-yr) or 10% off (3-yr).

Benefit expiry

Unused assessments, workshops, and credits expire at term end.

Non-stacking discounts

Member discounts do not stack with custom pricing, statewide contracts, or other promotions unless approved in writing.

Hub compatibility

Licensed Hubs must offer benefits at least equal to published minimums; may enhance but not reduce.

New-client offers

Free subscription periods apply to new SchoolStream clients only; do not include implementation, migration, or integration fees.

Leaders Circle cap

Maximum 25 districts nationally. Waitlist at capacity. Mid-term tier upgrades permitted at pro-rata.

Join the Ecosystem

Whether you are a district, hub, advisor, or vendor, ICAA provides a structured, collaborative path to participate in the national movement toward safe, practical AI‑in‑Automation.