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AACTE, one of the nation’s largest network of educator preparation providers, connects you with thousands of like-minded colleagues to learn, grow, and effect change. AACTE helps you to become an active player in shaping the future of education, promote 21st-century teaching skills, advocate for public policies that benefit your work, support best practices and ethical standards in the profession, and participate in your professional community.
AACTE offers two categories of membership — regular membership and affiliate membership.
Join now and receive the member rate to the AACTE 75th Annual Meeting in Indianapolis, IN, February 24 -26.
Regular membership is granted to 4-year, degree-granting, domestic colleges and universities with a commitment to the preparation of education personnel.
To be eligible for membership, institutions must meet the following criteria:
Are you ready to join the premier national association for educator preparation? Download a printable copy of our regular membership application, or apply online below.
System Membership
Regular members who are part of a college/university system may be eligible for a discount in membership dues. The negotiated percentage discount, not to exceed 25%, will be applied to each campuses dues amount, and a total of all discounted campus amounts will be presented to the system office as one bill for payment in full. The percentage discount is determined by the Association President/CEO in collaboration with the AACTE Board. Please contact membership@aacte.org for more information.
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Institutions and organizations not eligible for regular membership may be eligible for affiliate membership. Affiliate membership is granted to the following:
Join us and make a difference in educator preparation nationwide. Download a printable copy of our affiliate application or apply online.
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Contact our Membership Department at membership@aacte.org or 202-478-4516.