Join ATPE as a Student Teacher
ATPE is YOUR professional association. We’re the largest community of educators in the state and the most powerful voice in Texas public education.
It's FREE!* ATPE membership is an excellent addition to your resume. You’ll also get cool discounts for road trips, lodging, and theme parks. Plus, save on school supplies, copies, and much more! On a serious note, as a student teacher, you will have access to legal resources.**
Will you be paid by the school district or receive a stipend during your student teaching experience or residency?
Join as a College Student if you’re just taking classes right now.
Join in the Free Student Teacher category if you’re going to be doing any student or clinical teaching or observations (whether in person or virtually) and you are not currently in a district-paid position or receiving a stipend from your district.
Join as a Paid Student Teacher if you’re going to be doing any student or clinical teaching or observations (whether in person or virtually) and you are in a district-paid position or receiving a stipend from your district during your student teaching experience or residency. ($9.17/month or $110 annual dues.)***
ATPE’s Student Teacher memberships provides you with professional liability insurance.**
And don’t forget: When you finally land your dream job, be sure to upgrade to the appropriate paid membership to retain your membership benefits.
*Student teachers in Texas qualify for free membership.
**Eligibility, terms, conditions, and limitations apply. Visit atpe.org/protection to view important disclosures and current details of the insurance policy. Staff attorney services are provided separate from the Educators Professional Liability Insurance Program.
***This monthly amount is 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.