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December 2023

2024 ATPE Summit Call for Proposals Now Open!

Date Posted: 12/14/2023

Do you have a session you’d like to present the morning of July 10 in Dallas? Submit your idea for the Summit Programming Committee’s consideration.

The ATPE Podcast: After Four Special Sessions, Are We Out of the Woods Yet?

Date Posted: 12/14/2023

In this episode, ATPE Governmental Relations Director Monty Exter updates us on where we stand on vouchers and funding after the latest special session.

Celebrate Your Local Unit by Submitting a Local Unit of the Year Nomination!

Date Posted: 12/14/2023

Nominate your local unit for the 2023-24 ATPE Local Unit Award by Jan. 5.

Member Spotlight: Isela Russell

Date Posted: 12/13/2023

Today, we highlight Isela Russell—ATPE member, teacher, and Texas Teacher of the Year finalist whose passion for teaching makes us say, “Si se puede!”

Planning to retire at the end of the fall semester? Don’t forget to tie up a major loose end.

Date Posted: 12/08/2023

If you plan to retire at end of the calendar year, you must secure a contract release or else risk a contact abandonment complaint to SBEC.