Member Benefits (Including Legal)

In addition to being part of a public voice that advocates in the best interests of principals, assistant principals and other schools leaders, membership in the Rhode Island Association of School Principals provides many benefits, including:

  • "First call service" that gives RIASP members phone access to a lawyer when a legal issue arises
  • Legal coverage that supplements the protection provided by NAESP and NASSP for active members
  • Legal liability insurance for retirees who assume interim or independent consultant positions
  • Award-winning publications from either NAESP or NASSP that provide researched information addressing the critical issues faced by school leaders
  • Regular informational sessions offered as needed to keep principals and assistant principals up-to-date about various state and federal mandates
  • Free professional development programming at four RIASP General Membership Meetings each year
  • Various professional development programs that have been designed specifically for instructional leaders and offered free of charge or at a substantially discounted rate to members
  • The RIASP summer leadership conference providing in-depth programming for principals, assistant principals, and other school leaders
  • Networking social events
  • A variety of opportunities each year to network with colleagues and participate in advanced professional learning


Are you looking for legal assistance?

Your RIASP membership carries with it a certain amount of legal insurance should you be in need of advice from an attorney provided:

  • You are a member of RIASP in good standing
  • You receive prior approval from the Executive Director by contacting the RIASP Office
  • Your issue is related to your employment as a principal/assistant principal

Your legal coverage entitles you to:

  • $1000 worth of assistance from an attorney per year of CONTINUOUS MEMBERSHIP in RIASP up to $10,000 per incident
  • Your legal insurance policy carries a $500 deductible. However, RIASP will cover the first $500

Also, your membership entails up to $2,000,000 in liability coverage for actions against you in a civil lawsuit.

Legal Insurance: You must be a paid up member to receive your full legal insurance.  Your coverage benefit is $1000 per continuous year up to a $10,000 maximum. If you membership lapses your benefit resets to $0.  RIASP covers the $500 deductible.

Have a question?  Call the RIASP Office


UPDATED: August 2022

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Rhode Island Association of School Principals is a 501(c) 6 Non-Profit Organization

MAILING ADDRESS:  PO BOX 7791, WARWICK, RI 02887 

OFFICE ADDRESS:  2480 POST ROAD, WARWICK, RI 02886 

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Robert E. Littlefield, Executive Director 

Cheryl Iiams, Adm. Asst. 

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