2026-27 Membership is now open!
ATPE: One Powerful Community, One Low Price
“Joining ATPE is one of the best professional decisions you can make. It’s more than just a membership: It’s a community of educators who truly understand the challenges and joys of this profession”
The Association of Texas Professional Educators is the No. 1 choice of professional association for Texas educators. When you do the math, it’s no wonder. For one low annual price, you have access to a powerful lineup of member benefits, adding up to thousands of dollars in value.
As an eligible ATPE member, your legal benefits* will include:
- Up to $8 million in professional liability insurance, subject to policy limits
- Employment rights defense coverage whether you win or lose your case
Separate from the insured benefits, ATPE’s staff attorneys support eligible members in English or Spanish.
Enjoy these member benefits as soon as you join:
- Education-focused advocacy from ATPE’s professional lobbyists, fighting for you in Austin and D.C.
- The all-new ATPE Mobile App, offering on-the-go access to an exclusive menu of 25+ member discount programs, plus the ATPE Online Community
- More than 100 on-demand CPE courses
- Unlimited use of ATPE’s AI assistant, Judy
- And more!
Join ATPE Now, Pay Later
Your access to ATPE’s legal benefits* can begin as soon as July 1, 2026.
- Join April 1–July 1: Your coverage begins July 1—that’s 13 months of coverage for the price of 12!
- Join July 2–Sept. 30: Your coverage begins the date your application is received, signed, and dated by an ATPE representative or received by the ATPE state office.
- Join Oct. 1–Jan. 31: Your access to attorney assistance begins 30 days after your application is received, signed, and dated by an ATPE representative or received by the ATPE state office
First-time professional membership
114
(Available until Oct. 31, 2026)
(Available until Oct. 31, 2026)
Administrator membership
(principals, assistant superintendents, superintendents)
390
Monthly rate shown is for 12 installment payments beginning in August. Number of installment payments available will vary based on join date. In districts with active local units, you may add nominal local unit dues. All members may voluntarily donate to the ATPE Political Action Committee.** We also offer membership options for college students, clinical teachers, retirees, and public education supporters.
Not sure which category to join? Call (800) 777-2873 or email members@atpe.org today.
As a “Join Early” member who signs up by July 1, you’ll have access to the following for FREE until August:
- ATPE’s 25+ member discounts programs, including amazing savings on hotels, rental cars, and more. Access discounts on the go using the new ATPE Mobile App!
- The ATPE Professional Learning Portal, offering more than 100 on-demand CPE courses.
- The ATPE Online Community, where you can network 24/7 with colleagues across Texas and interact with the ATPE staff, including our lobby team.
- ATPE’s AI assistant, Judy, who is ready to answer your questions about all things ATPE and all things #txed.
- PLUS: Starting July 1, you’ll have access to ATPE’s highly regarded legal benefits, including professional liability insurance and the most staff attorneys of any educator association in Texas.*
Already an ATPE member?
Log in to atpe.org/member-updates to change your payment method, member category, or district for 2026-27!
*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.