Join ATPE as a Clinical Teacher

Free ATPE memberships for ed prep students, clinical teachers, and paid residents!

Level up your teaching game with ATPE!

Texas’ biggest educator community isn’t just resume-worthy—it also hooks you up with epic perks such as huge discounts on travel, school supplies, copies, and more. Save big, stress less, teach better. (Plus, ATPE membership satisfies your ed prep program’s requirements for professional liability insurance.)

If you are:Join as a:
Just taking classesCollege Student
Doing student or clinical teaching or observations, whether in person or virtualClinical Teacher (includes professional liability insurance*)
Being paid or receiving a stipend from a school district or charter school as part of a clinical teaching experience or residencyPaid Resident (includes professional liability insurance* and employment rights protection**)

Don’t forget: When you finally land your dream job, be sure to upgrade to the appropriate paid membership to retain your membership benefits.

Kickstart your teaching career with ATPE

Start your journey with the only Texas educator association that’s got your back from start to finish of your career.

Why join now?
  • Build your community: Connect with fellow teachers online and in person.
  • Level up your skills: Access learning and community experiences just for early-career educators through Gen ATPE.
  • Pass your exams stress-free: Get 50% off test-aligned study guides via 240 Tutoring—$25/month saved! First-time pass guaranteed, or your money back.***
  • Score exclusive perks: Discounts on travel, tech, resume reviews, and more from our exclusive menu of 25+ other member discounts.
  • Land your first job: Find your first full-time position using the all-new ATPE Career Center.

Join ATPE now and start saving, learning, and connecting from day one.


*Eligibility, terms, conditions, and limitations apply. Visit atpe.org/protection to view important disclosures and current program details.
**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. Staff attorney services are provided separate from the Educators Professional Liability Insurance Program.
***Terms and conditions apply.