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AACTE membership benefits focus on supporting advocacy, professional development, and networking for the educator preparation community. AACTE institutional memberships provide benefits to all members of the educator preparation community on member campuses—all leaders, faculty, and students are eligible to access benefits. An AACTE online account is required to access many benefits.
The first step to accessing member-only benefits is determining if your campus is an AACTE member. Learn more.
AACTE has released its latest membership tool, a one-page profile that shares members statistics and much more, including strategic priorities, educational offerings, and professional development opportunities.
AACTE membership is institutional – when an institution joins, all students, faculty, staff, and administrators across the institution have access to AACTE benefits. Members receive exclusive access and free or discounted fees for various programs, events, products, and services. Examples are highlighted here.
AACTE provides policy analysis and collaborates with key partners and stakeholders to represent the profession’s voice on Capitol Hill, leading advocacy on funding, legislation, and regulations that impact the educator preparation profession. In addition, AACTE supports members and state chapters across the country in advocating at the state level.
AACTE presents state and national education-related news, ongoing updates on key professional issues, new research, and respected journalism specific to educator preparation.
AACTE provides invaluable networking opportunities, one-of-a-kind professional development programs, and timely seminars and forums. AACTE members receive significant discounts on all event registration fees. Visit the Professional Development and Events page to see what’s coming up.
AACTE ensures quality teacher preparation, promotes solutions to common professional challenges, and provides leadership and guidance on key issues and practices through tools and resources such as these:
AACTE members will find the following resources useful, including an easy-to-access job board, career development opportunities, and support for programmatic growth and diversification.
AACTE has numerous volunteer opportunities for members. Below are just a few ways to become more engaged, grow your network, and perfect your leadership skills:
Contact our Membership Department at membership@aacte.org or 202-478-4516.