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Our Vision
The Association of Texas Professional Educators is the preeminent educator association in Texas and makes a
positive difference in the lives of educators and in the lives of schoolchildren. As professionals, our members are committed to
supporting quality public education and the professional rights and obligations of the education community. Working in partnership
with parents, business, community and government, ATPE provides the programs and services that enable educators and schoolchildren
to achieve their highest potential.
Who We Are
The Association of Texas Professional Educators is a member-owned, member-governed professional association. With
more than 112,000 members, ATPE is the leading educators’ association in the state and the largest independent association for
public school educators in the nation.
ATPE’s message, Supporting Your Freedom to TeachSM, speaks to all educators who work to
provide a quality education for our public school students. ATPE’s benefits program provides its members with
protection, advocacy and resources, which allows them to focus less on outside-the-classroom influences and more on
providing a quality education for our schoolchildren.
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about ATPE's protection, advocacy and resources.
More than 5,000 educators across Texas volunteer to serve as ATPE state, regional and local unit leaders. In
addition, ATPE employs a full-time staff in its state office located in
Austin. Staff members travel throughout the state to provide support and information to local units and volunteer leaders.
How ATPE is different from other educators’ organizations
ATPE’s unique philosophy distinguishes it from all other organizations. As a professional association, ATPE believes it takes
everyone working together to improve Texas public schools. This collaborative philosophy is evident in our legislative program and
a diverse membership that includes all types of public school employees. We welcome them all to
join ATPE.