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2024-25 Membership is now open!
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How does ATPE support Texas educators?
ATPE’s insured benefits* include:
- Up to $8 million in professional liability insurance, subject to policy limits, that helps protect personal assets in a lawsuit.
- Employment rights defense coverage, which can pay the cost of defending yourself against certain claims—including dismissal and certification claims— whether you win or lose your case.
Separate from the insured benefits, eligible members may contact the ATPE Member Legal Services Department for support.
- ATPE employs more staff attorneys than any other Texas educator association.
- Quick, confidential assistance—in English or Spanish—is offered at no additional cost.
- After-hours calls are available.
Learn why Amber Shipman, a sixth grade math and robotics teacher from Brownwood ISD, chooses ATPE.
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Why is ATPE the largest community of educators in Texas?
- Coming soon: The new ATPE Online Community offers members a 24/7 opportunity to connect with colleagues statewide to brainstorm ideas and solve challenges in a supportive environment.
- Gen ATPE programming and networking opportunities are specially designed for educators ages 30 and younger.
- In-person networking and learning occurs at the annual ATPE Summit, at local unit and region meetings hosted by ATPE volunteers in your area, and through special programs such as Leadership ATPE, a biennial leadership cohort.
Learn why Juaquin Zavala, a student services facilitator from Northside (20) ISD, chooses ATPE.
Join now for the 2024-25 school year!
Installment payments and auto-renew are available when you join online.
First-time professional membership
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(Available until Oct. 31, 2024)
Administrator membership
(principals, assistant superintendents, superintendents)
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These monthly amounts are based on 12 installment payments beginning in August. You may choose to add on optional local dues in districts with active ATPE local units, as well as voluntary donations to the ATPE Political Action Committee (ATPE-PAC). ATPE-PAC solicits donations only from ATPE members, employees, and their families. Not sure which category to join? Call (800) 777-2873 or email members@atpe.org today.
*Eligibility, terms, conditions, and limitations apply. Visit atpe.org/protection to view important disclosures and current program details. Staff attorney services are provided separate from the Educators Professional Liability Insurance Program.