ATPE Blog

Finding the Best Fit: Which Membership Category Should You Join for 2024-25?

Date Posted: 7/02/2024

If your employment status is changing for the upcoming 2024-25 school year, you may need to make a change in your membership category.

A Time for Pride and Learning

Date Posted: 6/11/2024

Pride Month is an excellent time to learn more about the increased incidence of mental health challenges among LGBTQ+ individuals.

Free, Fun Professional Development from Austin PBS KIDS!

Date Posted: 6/10/2024

From PBS KIDS, this self-paced professional development for preK–second grade teachers highlights new tools to engage young minds.

The ATPE Podcast: Recruiting and Retaining Teachers

Date Posted: 6/10/2024

In this episode, three ATPE staff members who are all former educators discuss the role of professional associations in addressing teacher recruitment and retention issues.

So Budgets Actually Can Be Interesting

Date Posted: 6/03/2024

ATPE State President Jayne Serna shares news from the May 2024 ATPE Board of Directors Meeting.

Apply to Serve on the 2025 ATPE Summit Programming Committee

Date Posted: 5/30/2024

Are you interested helping shape the professional learning sessions at ATPE’s annual conference? Apply to serve on this committee by June 10!

How You Can Help Texans After Recent Natural Disasters

Date Posted: 5/30/2024

For those who would like to help, here are several resources and ways you can help donate, volunteer, and spread awareness of victim resources.

Maximize Your Professional Potential: Earn 7 CPE Hours in Dallas!

Date Posted: 5/30/2024

Attending the 2024 ATPE Summit is your ticket to earning up to 7 hours of continuing professional education (CPE) credit.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month

Date Posted: 5/21/2024

Celebrating Mental Health Awareness Month in classrooms is a great opportunity to educate students about mental health, promote well-being, and reduce stigma.

Grow as a Volunteer Leader at the 2024 ATPE Summit

Date Posted: 5/21/2024

We’re excited to announce our lineup for volunteer leader training sessions for Monday, July 8. See you at the Sheraton Dallas!

Know Your Rights: Common Misconceptions about References

Date Posted: 5/16/2024

As educators weigh their employment options for next year, a common concern arises: What can supervisors legally say to prospective employers about an employee?

The ATPE Podcast: Runoff Elections—You Must Be Present to Win

Date Posted: 5/15/2024

In this episode, ATPE Governmental Relations Director Monty Exter explains the how, when, and why of voting pro-public ed in the upcoming runoff election.