ATPE Member Benefits
Facing a contract dispute or being sued by a parent is probably not something you considered when
you first became an educator. Instead your focus was—and remains—serving your students. ATPE wants to ensure that
you are prepared should such concerns arise. We provide a comprehensive protection package so that you have the
peace of mind to focus on your job.
Professional
Liability and Employment Rights Defense Insurance
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Every eligible ATPE member is covered by up to $6 million in professional liability insurance.
This includes up to $2 million per occurrence for civil rights claims brought by students, the most common reason
educators are sued.*
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Eligible ATPE members also have access to $10,000 per claim for legal costs related to employment
rights protection. The benefit is guaranteed, win or lose, by an insurance contract.*
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ATPE maintains more than nine staff attorneys who assist eligible members with employment concerns
at no additional cost. Simply call (800) 777-ATPE 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Monday through Friday for prompt and confidential
service.**
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*INSURANCE
COVERAGE IS UNDERWRITTEN BY NATIONAL UNION FIRE INSURANCE CO. OF PITTSBURGH, PA. ALL COVERAGE IS SUBJECT TO THE EXPRESS
TERMS OF THE MASTER INSURANCE POLICY ISSUED TO ATPE BY NATIONAL UNION FIRE INSURANCE CO. AND KEPT ON FILE AT THE ATPE STATE
OFFICE. Coverage applies to an insured’s activities within his/her professional capacity.
Click here to download a summary in PDF format. Eligibility for ATPE
membership benefits is contingent upon ATPE’s receipt of the entire annual membership dues amount for your appropriate membership
category. A disruption in payments to an authorized payment plan may result in discontinuation of such benefits, including
cancellation of insurance coverage for the entire membership year, retroactive to the earlier of Sept. 1 or your membership date.
**The insured member services and staff
attorneys’ assistance are offered through separate programs.
High-stakes testing, teacher retirement and Social Security are among the
many important issues facing public educators. You can rest assured that ATPE’s team of professional lobbyists is
relentlessly advocating on your behalf to raise awareness and protect your rights. ATPE also makes it easy for you
to be your own public education advocate by providing you with tools that work.
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When representing members at state agencies and the State Capitol and in
Washington, D.C., ATPE lobbyists are guided by the ATPE Legislative Program, a member-written and approved compilation
of legislative priorities.
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ATPE provides tools such as a free e-mail service and hotline to keep
educators informed, political involvement training for members who want to participate in the governmental process,
and the ATPE Advocacy Center, an online grassroots communication tool that allows you to quickly correspond with your
legislator.
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ATPE strives to provide the public with positive news about educators’ hard
work with students and increase the power of your voice by collaborating with other organizations such as the
Coalition for Public Schools and Friends of Texas Public Schools.
ATPE provides the resources you need for success in and out of the classroom. In addition to
savings available through an extensive list of discounts and services, you have access to free professional
development and a range of informative publications.
Members may save on auto insurance, online shopping, prescription drugs, theme parks, hotel
accommodations, and dental and vision services. High-yield online banking provided by Affinity Financial
Corporation and low-cost prepaid legal services offered through the Texas Legal Protection Plan*** are just two of
the many services offered. All members receive ATPE News, a quarterly magazine
packed with the latest public education news. Members may also sign up for Essentials,
a quick-read e-mail newsletter. ATPE's Web site, www.atpe.org, provides current information on education trends, online professional development, TAKS resources and tips on topics such as student discipline and special education.
***This program provides coverage for personal legal issues as opposed to employment-related issues
and is an optional benefit that ATPE members can enroll in for an additional fee.
Learn more about ATPE's protection, advocacy and resources.
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