Whether your institution is new to AACTE or has renewed its membership, there are many ways for everyone at your institution to connect, contribute, and stay informed.
AACTE is an institutional membership association, meaning membership benefits are available to individuals across your institution, including deans, faculty, administrators, students, and other education professionals. Explore the many opportunities available to your institution and make the most of your AACTE membership.
Become an AACTE Member
Join a national community of educator preparation leaders and professionals committed to strengthening the future of education. As an AACTE member, you’ll connect with thousands of colleagues, access opportunities to learn and grow, and help shape the future of the educator workforce.
Through AACTE, you can elevate your voice in education policy and advocacy, explore innovative practices, advance 21st-century teaching and learning, uphold professional standards, and build meaningful connections with peers across the educator preparation community.
Explore AACTE Member Institutions
AACTE member institutions and programs prepare educators who shape the future of teaching and learning across the nation.
From teachers and counselors to administrators and college faculty, our members are committed to advancing the profession through research, advocacy, innovation, and a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Explore our member map to discover the colleges and universities leading the way in educator preparation across the United States and its territories.
Below you will find quick links to the AACTE online community, upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, publications, advocacy resources, and member benefits — everything you need to make the most of your AACTE membership.
Manage Your Profile
- To create or access your AACTE profile and make any changes to your personal information, click here.
- Customize your signature, and update your email settings in the Profile Manager so you don’t miss anything.
Connect with the AACTE Community
- Participate in Connect360 to stay on top of announcements and communicate with other members.
- Join a Topical Action Group (TAG) to explore your interests.
Get Involved
Throughout the year, AACTE offers a variety of opportunities for members to get involved. Some opportunities, including submitting conference proposals, award nominations, and volunteer roles, are available during specific times of the year. Check the links below for current opportunities and upcoming application or submission periods.
- Start a Holmes Scholars Program at your institution.
- Attend webinars, the Annual Meeting, and Washington Week.
- Volunteer to be a Peer Reviewer.
- Share your expertise at the Annual Meeting by submitting a conference proposal.
- Nominate yourself, a colleague or institution for an award nomination.
- Volunteer for a Programmatic Advisory Committee (PAC).
- Join a Topical Action Group (TAG).
- Submit an article the Journal of Teacher Education (JTE) or Ed Prep Matters (EPM).
Explore Publications
- Weekly Ed Prep Matters (EPM)
- Bi-weekly AACTE Talks Policy
- Journal of Teacher Education (JTE)
- Research reports and briefs
Advocacy Efforts
- Get the latest policy updates.
- Participate in Washington Week and Day on the Hill.
- Participate at the state level with your local state affiliate.
Events Registration 
Membership Directory 
Online Community 
Profile Manager 
Resource Library