Join ATPE as a Clinical Teacher
ATPE supports ed prep students, clinical teachers, and paid residents with free membership!
What is ATPE?
ATPE is YOUR professional association. We’re the largest community of educators in the state and the most powerful voice in Texas public education.
Why join?
It’s FREE! ATPE membership is an excellent addition to your resume. You’ll also get cool discounts for road trips, lodging, and theme parks. Plus, save on school supplies, copies, and much more! On a more serious note, as a clinical teacher or paid resident, you will have access to legal resources.*
How do I join?
Visit member.atpe.org/join to start your application for a free ATPE membership:
- Join in the College Student category if you’re just taking classes right now.
- Join as a Clinical Teacher if you’re going to be doing any student or clinical teaching or observations, whether in person or virtually. ATPE’s Clinical Teacher membership provides you with professional liability insurance.
- Join as a Paid Resident if you are being paid by or are receiving a stipend from a school district or charter school as part of your clinical teaching experience or residency. ATPE’s Paid Resident membership provides you with professional liability insurance and employment rights protection.* (ATPE members employed by a school district or charter school and eligible for employment rights protection may receive individual assistance from attorneys on covered job-related matters.)
Why You Should Start Your Education Career with ATPE
ATPE is the only professional association for Texas educators ready to support you from start to finish of your career. When you join during your time in an educator preparation program, you can start building your teaching community, both in person and online.
- Find resources and ask questions in a supportive environment in the ATPE Online Community.
- Take part in learning and community experiences tailored to early-career educators through our Gen ATPE program.
- Enjoy unlimited use of ATPE’s new AI assistant, Judy, who is here to help you with all things ATPE and #txed.
- Save with a 50% discount on test-aligned study guide access through ATPE’s partnership with 240 Tutoring. That’s a savings of $25 per month! 240 Tutoring guarantees you will pass your exams on the first try or your money back**!
Plus: Save on travel, technology, home appliances and more through ATPE’s exclusive menu of 25-plus member services and discounts.
*Clinical teachers in Texas qualify for a free ATPE membership that includes professional liability insurance. Paid residents in Texas qualify for a free ATPE membership that includes professional liability insurance and, if applicable, employment rights protection. Residents must be employed by a school district or charter school to be eligible for employment rights protection.
Eligibility, terms, conditions, and limitations apply. Visit atpe.org/protection to view important disclosures and current program details. Staff attorney services are provided separate from the Educators Professional Liability Insurance Program.
**Terms and conditions apply.