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AACTE Media Kit

Reach. Influence. Engage.

With a membership of over 8,000 education leaders, AACTE (American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education) offers a unique opportunity to connect with decision-makers in educator preparation. Our communications channels provide multiple touchpoints to amplify your brand, showcase your expertise, and reach your target audience in impactful ways.

Email Blast

Reach our full AACTE membership (8,000+ deans, faculty, and education leaders) directly through a dedicated email blast.

  • High-impact message delivery
  • Average open rate: 50%
  • A premier option for brand visibility and engagement

$2,500 per blast

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Webinars

Webinar Partner
Support AACTE programming while gaining brand exposure through promotional placements.

  • Logo and website link included in email, website, and social media promotions
  • Verbal and slide acknowledgment during the live webinar
  • Recognition in the follow-up email with link to on-demand recording
  • Webinar hosted on the AACTE website for six months

$500

Webinar Presenter

Position your organization as a thought leader.

  • Create your own content and select speakers (subject to AACTE approval)
  • Featured in two promotional emails, one newsletter (EPM), and social media
  • Live webinar includes verbal and slide acknowledgment
  • Recognition in the follow-up email with lint to on-demand recording
  • Webinar hosted on the AACTE website for six months

$3,500

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Digital Publications

Ed Prep Matters
AACTE’s premier digital media hub reaches deans, faculty, students, and administrators across the nation, providing timely updates on policy, research, and innovations in educator preparation.

On average, Ed Prep Matters view receives:

*Traffic stats from 2025 Quarter 1.

  • Page views: 13,000+
  • Users: 8,000+

EPM Digital Advertising              
Capture attention with high-visibility banner placements.

  • Ads are non-rotating and exclusive per placement
  • 30-day duration on EPM landing page

Ad Specs & Rates:

  • Lower Leaderboard (728×90): $850
  • Medium Side Banner (300×250): $550
  • Half Page Side Banner (300×600): $850

Ed Prep Matters Sponsored Content

Deliver value by contributing expert content.

  • One exclusive sponsorship available per month for article up to 1,200 words or video up to 8  minutes.
  • Teaser in Ed Prep Matters weekly digest with link to your article or video. Average open rate:
  • Content must align with AACTE’s mission and receive approval prior to publication

$1,500 per issue

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AACTE Membership List Rental

Engage with AACTE’s influential members through direct mail.

  • Rent USPS mailing only; email addresses are not included
  • Rental includes name, title, institution, and mailing address

Valid for two mailings per rental

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Pricing:

  • $375 / member
  • $500 / nonmember

Includes:

  • ~2400 contacts
  • 2x mailings
  • Recently updated
  • CSV/Excel format

Description:

The Institutional Representatives are those individuals who receive publications and information from AACTE through their institution’s membership but are not the primary contact for Association business. These individuals can include associate deans, division chairs, professors, or other educational personnel.

Pricing:

  • $300 / member
  • $400 / nonmember

Includes:

  • ~700 contacts
  • 2x mailings
  • Recently updated
  • CSV/Excel format

Description:

The Chief Representative is the individual designated by the institution as the primary contact for Association business. This individual is usually the dean, chair, or head of the education department.

Pricing:

  • $450 / member
  • $600 / nonmember

Includes:

  • ~17450 contacts
  • 2x mailings
  • Recently updated
  • CSV/Excel format

Description:

This list includes deans, chairs, presidents, provosts, professors, and other educational personnel from member institutions.

Pricing:

  • $300 / member
  • $400 / nonmember

Includes:

  • ~250 contacts
  • 2x mailings
  • Recently updated
  • CSV/Excel format

Description:

This list contains presidents of AACTE member institutions.

Connect360 Advertising

Advertise directly in AACTE’s member-only online community.

  • Banner ad appears next to active discussion threads
  • Visible in platform interface and email notifications
  • Exclusive visibility with one advertiser per placement

$650 per 30-day placement

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Environmental Scans

Gather meaningful insights through member surveys, developed in collaboration with AACTE.

  • Customized audience targeting (full or segmented list)
  • Co-branded survey design and deployment
  • Detailed reporting provided for strategic decision-making

Pricing varies – contact membership@aacte.org for a quote

Technology Demo Days – Fall 2025

Showcase your technology solutions in AACTE’s upcoming virtual event.

  • Designed for higher education institutions seeking new tools
  • Share live demos and gather interest from national participants
  • Limited availability – inquire now for details

Let’s Get Started
Position your organization at the center of educator preparation.
Contact us today at membership@aacte.org to book your opportunity or learn more.

Increase your Brand Exposure with Additional Sponsorship Opportunities: Contact @membership@aacte.org to learn about being an event sponsor or to become an Annual Meeting exhibitor, complete the 2026 Exhibitor Request form.