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Membership in the professional, administrator, associate, and first-time professional membership categories is closed for the 2024-25 membership year.
You may still join ATPE in one of our uninsured categories (Public or Retired, as applicable) or, if eligible, as a college student or student teacher member.
Early join for the 2025-26 membership year will open April 1. Sign up to be notified when the 2025-26 membership application is available.
Credit card or bank draft
If you wish to pay your membership dues as a one-time payment, click on the “Pay dues by credit card or bank draft” button to complete your application.
Check
Click on the "Pay dues by check (PDF)" button to download a paper application.
Choose Your Membership

Public Membership
$50 Annual Dues
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College Student
FREE

Student Teacher
FREE

Retired Membership
$30 Annual Dues
Discover Your Membership Benefits

Member Discounts
ATPE membership offers access to over 25 exclusive services and discounts—it’s easy to recoup the cost of your annual dues and more!

Legal Resources
Do you have job-related legal questions or concerns? Browse this section for information on topics including certification, evaluations, and employment issues.

Professional Development
ATPE membership includes access to more than 90 hours of on-demand continuing professional education (CPE) courses—available at no additional cost.