Make a donation to ATPE-PAC by May 1

May 1 is the deadline for the 2012 PAC’s Peak Challenge, the goal of which is to raise $12,000 for the ATPE Political Action Committee (ATPE-PAC). ATPE-PAC makes donations on a nonpartisan basis to candidates and officeholders who have demonstrated support for public education and ATPE’s philosophy. During the inaugural year of the PAC’s Peak Challenge, the goal of $10,000 was met and surpassed. This helped make 2011 a banner year for ATPE-PAC fundraising. With your help, we can—and will—do even better in 2012!

The members and local units contributing the most will receive special recognition in ATPE publications and at the 2012 ATPE Summit in July.

May 1 is also the deadline to donate for the 2012 Stephen F. Austin and William B. Travis award programs and the Davy Crockett Fundraising Challenge.

Be sure to take advantage of free technology webinars

ATPE’s collaboration with the Texas Computer Education Association (TCEA) continues with more free webinars:

• April 11—Web 2.0 Tools for Everyone.
• May 23—Apps for Elementary Students.
• June 20—Scratch Your Students’ Itch for Robotics!

ATPE members can find more information and register for these webinars at www.atpe.org/Resources/ProfessionalDevelopment/index.asp.

Don’t forget to download the ATPE Mobile App

The ATPE Mobile App—available through iTunes and Google Play—will help you:

• Stay up-to-date on education news.
• Access ATPE’s valuable services and discounts.
• Carry a mobile version of you membership card with you wherever you go.
• And more!

Don’t fret if you have another type of smartphone—simply point your browser to atpe.org to access our mobile site.

Join ATPE’s social network

Did you know? ATPE has a presence on multiple social networks. You can:

• "Like" us on Facebook.
• Follow us on Twitter.
• Link up with us on LinkedIn..
• View our videos on YouTube.
• Check us out on Google+.