Membership


We encourage anyone who is interested in the research and practices of the Rasch measurement to join us! Our SIG has a diverse membership including methodologists, researchers, practitioners, and students.

SIG membership information can be found in SIG memberships page after logging into your AERA account. The membership due for the Rasch measurement SIG is $10.00/year.

Membership dues support the SIG's work of advancing the discussion of the Rasch measurement research at the AERA annual meetings. In addition, SIG members may receive email updates related to Rasch measurement research, SIG newsletters, openings in academia and industry, etc.


Section 1. Eligibility. Membership in the SIG shall be open to any AERA member who supports the purposes of the SIG and who pays the specified SIG dues and all additional fees required of SIG members by the Association.

Section 2. Joining the SIG. AERA members shall join the SIG by paying SIG dues and Association fees through the AERA Central Office using the appropriate AERA print or electronic form.

Section 3. Members in Good Standing. SIG members are considered ‘in good standing’ immediately upon the recording of their dues paid in full by the AERA Central Office.

Section 4. Length of Membership in the SIG. The length of membership in the SIG shall be from the date membership dues are recorded by the AERA Central Office to the end of the AERA membership year as established by the Association. AERA members may join the SIG at any time, but SIG membership expires simultaneously with AERA membership.

Section 5. Voting Rights. All SIG members in good standing, with fully paid SIG dues, shall be entitled to vote for SIG officers and on any other matter where a vote is required or taken.