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The ATPE Summit

The ATPE Summit will take place July 17–19, 2013, at the Austin Convention Center. During the summit, ATPE members will have the opportunity to participate in association governance, elect state officers, participate in exciting leadership training and much more.

Event Calendar

The following is a schedule of education meetings, conferences, and events in the state of Texas. For additional information on ATPE region meetings and events, see the region website for contact information. For additional information on other events contact the agency responsible.

May 2013
1		ATPE-PAC donation deadline for William B. Travis and Stephen F. Austin honors and the Davy Crockett Fundraising Challenge
4		ATPE Bylaws, Public Information and Resolutions committees meet
5		Cinco de Mayo
6-10		Teacher Appreciation Week
8		Texas Public School Paraprofessional Day National School Nurse Day
10		Utilizing Emerging Technologies to Meet the Needs of ELL Learners webinar with TCEA Director of Professional Development Monica Isabel Martinez
12		Mother's Day National School Nurse Day
17-18		ATPE Board of Directors meeting
27		Sine die Memorial Day (state office closed)
June 2013
5		TCEA Webinar: The iPad in the Science Classroom
3		Entry deadline for ATPE Newsletter Award and Fred Wiesner Educational Excellence and Barbara Jordan Memorial Scholarships
9-11		TCEA Tots and Technology
14		Flag Day
16		Last day governor can sign or veto bills Father's Day
21		Summer begins
July 2013
4		Independence Day (state office closed)
9		First of Ramadan
17		ATPE Educator of the Year, Leader of the Year and Scholarship committees meet
17-19		The ATPE Summit
26		TRS Meeting
31		2012-13 membership year and professional liability insurance policy expire*
August 2013
1		2013-14 ATPE membership year and professional liability insurance policy begin*
2		State Board of Education Certification (SBEC) meeting
8		Eid al-Fitr
16-17		ATPE Board of Directors (BOD) meeting
26-30		ATPE Supporting Your Freedom to Teach^SM Week
26		Bills passed by the 83rd Legislature become law
September 2013
2		Labor Day (state office closed)
5		Rosh Hashanah
11		Patriot Day
12-13		TRS meeting
14		Yom Kippur
16		Diez y Seis de Septiembre
18-20		State Board of Education Certification (SBEC) meeting
22		Fall begins
29		Last day to join ATPE or renew online to avoid a 30-day wait for employment rights defense insurance to be effective*
30		Last day to join ATPE or renew (other than online) to avoid a 30-day wait for employment rights defense insurance to be effective*
October 2013
7		Voter registration for general election ends
14		Columbus Day (observed)
15		Eid al-Adha
16		National Boss Day
18		TRS Meeting
18		ATPE Foundation golf tournament
31		Halloween

*THE EDUCATORS PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY INSURANCE POLICY 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 AND KEPT ON FILE AT THE ATPE STATE OFFICE. Coverage applies to an insured’s activities within his/her professional capacity and does not apply to activities that predate the coverage period. View a detailed summary. 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 Aug. 1 or your membership date. ATPE reserves the right to determine the appropriate membership category. The ATPE membership year is from Aug. 1 to July 31.

**The insured member services and staff attorneys’ assistance are offered through separate programs.