March 25–27, 2010
Austin Convention Center
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A Family Reunion
Join us at ATPE’s family reunion. ATPE members will gather March 25–27, 2010, at the Austin Convention Center for the 30th Annual ATPE State Convention—three days of association decision making, professional development and celebration of ATPE’s 30th anniversary.
Dear ATPE member:
On April 1, 1980, a group of Texas educators formed the Association of Texas Professional Educators. In doing so, they said “no” to the nation’s most powerful teachers’ union and “yes” to an organization that was member-owned and member-governed. No one knew whether this fledgling professional association would succeed, but ATPE’s founding members were committed to offering their colleagues a positive, professional alternative to membership in a national labor union. These educators shepherded ATPE through its tough early years, when money was so tight that members had to open their personal checkbooks to pay for the printing of membership brochures.
Thirty years later, we know that ATPE has survived and thrived. I invite you to join me in celebrating the foresight of ATPE’s founding members during the 30th Annual ATPE State Convention, March 25–27 in Austin. We will embody ATPE’s values when we convene as the ATPE House of Delegates and make important decisions about our association’s future. With our philosophy as a foundation, we will build the ATPE of tomorrow.
—ATPE State President Sam Spurlock, Olney ISD
The ATPE state convention: An exceptional value for just $95
During these challenging times, ATPE wants you to know the tremendous value of your convention experience, which is worth more than $500. The $95 registration fee ($105 after Feb. 24) includes:
- The opportunity to hear educator LouAnne Johnson, inspiration for the hit film Dangerous Minds, speak on her experiences teaching at-risk students during the Friday, March 26 general session.
- A special gubernatorial candidate forum. (ATPE will invite candidates for governor to address attendees.)
- Networking with your fellow educators from across Texas.
- Quality professional development sessions. Attendees will earn up to 6.5 hours of continuing professional education (CPE) credit during general sessions as well as a wide range of breakout sessions.
- Time to relax and bond with members of your local unit.
- A chance to shop for goodies in the Exhibit Hall. Make memories as you take part in a special hands-on experience in which attendees will commemorate ATPE’s 30th anniversary.
- The opportunity to shape the future of ATPE as well as elect ATPE’s 2010-11 state officers during the annual House of Delegates meeting.