What is the aim of the IEA?
The IEA aims to maintain and improve the quality of assessment in schools and colleges by providing BEd and PGCE students with resources that will both increase and develop knowledge, understanding and capability in all aspects of educational testing and assessment.

How can the IEA help me?
Educational assessment takes place across all of the key-stages and you will be expected to play your part in assessing students, and helping them to learn from day-one. Traditionally a great deal of educational assessment knowledge has been gained within the workplace, however the IEA strongly believes this knowledge should be gained during your PGCE or BEd studies. The IEA is therefore pleased to announce the launch of an assessment-focused package of member benefits aimed specifically for PGCE/BEd students. The specific benefits are outlined later in this document. In the past, knowledge about educational assessment has been gained mainly within the school/college; however the IEA can provide you with access to services, products and resources that can develop your understanding, knowledge and capability of good assessment practice. A list of additional member benefits has been outlined opposite.

Who are our members?
Our members include everyone involved in assessment (including BEd and PGCE students), from senior examiners, moderators and markers to individuals with an interest in or responsibility for assessment in primary schools, secondary schools, colleges, universities, training centres and other educational organisations.

How much does membership cost?
Membership is completely free-ofcharge and without obligation until May 2007. From this date a small membership fee (£10) will be charged in order to cover administration costs.

Student Member Benefits Outlined:

Membership enables unlimited access to a wealth of assessment-focused resources including:

• Assessment-focused website - The IEA's website contains a vast amount of assessment-related information and resources that can be accessed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The website includes a dedicated Student Member Area, News and Events section, and a Knowledge Centre that contains a large number of assessment-specific articles.
• First-steps in assessment - This online guide will help you make the transition from learning about assessment in college/university to practising effective assessment in the centre.
• Make the Grade - The magazine, Make the Grade, is one of the leading magazines for educational assessment professionals in England. This excellent member resource will help to keep you up-to-date with the latest educational assessment developments.
• IEAMail - IEAMail is the topical monthly e-newsletter published by the IEA. It contains short snappy articles informing members about the most recent IEA developments, new products and services, and stories from the wider assessment community.
• IEA Research Database - The IEA has partnered with EBSCO Information Services to provide Student Members with easy access to a huge collection of articles from journals published by many of the world's most prestigious academic publishers. This resource is a must for researching educational assessment-based project work.
• Discounts - Many assessment-related publications and resources can be ordered with discounted rates through the IEA.

Either:
Apply online: (www.ioea.org.uk/join) and submit an email from your school/college confirming your enrolment.