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Community of Educator Preparation Programs

Together, we prioritize high-quality education, advocacy, and innovative practices to advance outcomes for all PK-12 learners.

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Our Member Institutions

Our member institutions and programs train the highest number of professional educators across the United States and its territories, encompassing teachers, counselors, administrators, and college faculty. Utilize the map to explore AACTE colleges and universities that are at the forefront of advancing opportunities for all students and through their commitment to research-driven inquiry, advocacy, and innovative practices. View the full list.

Programs & Resources

AACTE addresses a range of professional issues through its programming and resources. In addition to signature work in areas such as advocacy, events, and professional learning, the Association publishes the latest research in educator preparation. This includes articles in AACTE’s Journal of Teacher Education (JTE), one of the most widely read professional journals in the field.

Holmes Program

Supports an education leadership pipeline representative of the PK-12 diverse student population.
Supports students who are pursuing graduate degrees in education at AACTE member institutions.
Provides mentorship, peer support, and professional development opportunities

Journal of Teacher Education

Publishes articles from a diverse group of scholars invested in practice, policy, and research in teacher education.
Publishes five peer-reviewed issues per volume year containing thematic and general interest articles, editorials, and commentaries.
Accepts 3.7% of more than 1,000 submissions a year and has a 5-year impact factor of 5.4.

Special Education

Serves students with disabilities through the preparation of special and inclusive educators
A partnership with the CEEDAR Center supports the infusion of disability-related programming and messaging
Includes six guiding considerations for AACTE’s work in special and inclusive education

AACTE Town Hall: The First Weeks of the New Administration

During this webinar Town Hall, AACTE’s partners at the Raben public policy firm addressed how actions in Washington may impact the educator preparation programs and their faculty, staff, and students. Access the full recording on AACTE Connect360.

Advocacy Updates

AACTE is the voice of U.S. educator preparation and maintains a constant presence on Capitol Hill to influence federal policies and funding on behalf of the profession. Learn all about the educator preparation issues at the state and federal level as well as how to get involved and have your voice heard.

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Member Benefits

AACTE membership opens the door to a multitude of benefits, granting access to tools and resources that not only enrich career development but also provide solutions to current challenges.

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Be an Advocate

Engage in advocacy on the federal and state level to help shape policy that will affect the field.

Become a Stronger Educator

Find a range of professional development opportunities to advance your work, including the AACTE Annual Meeting, webinars, and more.

Explore Resources

Browse and download tools and resources that advance your work in the educator preparation field.

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