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Programs & Initiatives
AACTE addresses a range of professional issues through its programming. In addition to signature work in areas such as advocacy, events, and professional learning, the Association collaborates on several services for its members.
Holmes Program
- Supports students who self-identify as racially and ethnically diverse
- Supports students who are pursuing graduate degrees in education at AACTE member institutions.
- Provides mentorship, peer support, and professional development opportunities
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
Internationalization
- Plays a key role in facilitating the success of principal leadership
- Delivers high-quality school leader preparation programs
- Engages higher education and PK-12 partners in research, professional development opportunities
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.
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.
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