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CAREER PROTECTION & SUPPORT

No other Texas educators’ association matches the protection offered by ATPE. Our Educators Professional Liability Insurance Policy includes up to $8 million in professional liability insurance, the broadest coverage available*, as well as extensive employment rights defense insurance.* Plus, ATPE employs more staff attorneys than any other Texas educators’ association.**

We are here to help. If you have job-related legal questions or concerns, browse this section for information on topics such as certification, evaluations, employment issues and more. Eligible members can ask for help by calling (800) 777-ATPE (2873) or using our simple private contact form.

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Legal Benefits Overview

The ATPE Protection Program consists of the Educators Professional Liability Insurance Policy and ATPE Member Legal Services.

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Grievances

Most employment concerns can be resolved informally. However, sometimes an informal attempt to resolve a problem is not enough to reach a solution that is acceptable to the employee.

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Student Discipline

Serious student discipline problems in Texas schools are subject to a detailed statutory process designed to maintain the safety and order of campuses and classrooms.

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*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 insurance policy details here. 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 eligibility for the appropriate membership category. The membership year runs from Aug. 1–July 31.

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