Membership Benefits

ATPE has partnered with AAA Texas to offer our members a first-year discount on roadside assistance. As a AAA Texas member you’ll be covered by their 24-hour Roadside Assistance in any car, SUV or pickup truck, anytime, day or night, even if you are not the driver. And you can join for as little as $42.00 for your first year!

You are eligible for first-time professional membership if you have never been a professional-category member of ATPE. First-time professional members enjoy all of the benefits and services offered by ATPE for only $110 for the entire year.

GE Appliances
Save with members-only access to the GE Appliances Store!

EVERYDAY SAVINGS
Access to members-only savings of up to 25% off MSRP* every day on the latest in high quality appliances.

No. Per federal income tax rules, ATPE-PAC investments used for political purposes are not tax-deductible.

Avis ®: You can save up to 25% off your next car rental while experiencing the comfort and reliability that come with renting from Avis. With 4,800 locations in over 140 countries, there's always an Avis nearby to help you with your car rental needs.

Budget: Save up to 25% off Budget’s great rates.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car: Members, when you're ready to go, we make it easy with everyday low rates on great cars, plus a discount. With the largest fleet in North America and a wide variety of vehicles, Enterprise has you covered. Plus we're always nearby at more than 6,000 neighborhood & airport locations.
 
*Discount valid for rentals reserved in advance at participating locations. Up to 10% applies to airport locations and up to 5% at neighborhood locations. Discounts may vary by location and time of rental. Discount does not apply to taxes, surcharges and optional products and services including damage waiver at $35 or less per day. Other restrictions may apply.

National Car Rental: You Drive a Hard Bargain. Receive up to 20% off rentals at National Car Rental. National Car Rental provides a large selection of quality vehicles for your business or leisure car rental needs from midsize and full-size car models, to convertibles, SUVs, and minivans as well as specialty cars, trucks, and van rental. Go National. Go Like a Pro. 

MetLife Choice℠ lets ATPE members compare and save on auto, home, and renter’s insurance. Choose from multiple quotes from highly-rated carriers and get the coverage best suited to your needs.

No. State and federal law prohibits ATPE from donating dues dollars to candidates or officeholders. For this reason, region or local unit funds may not be given to ATPE-PAC, but individual contributions are encouraged.

240 Tutoring – ATPE is proud to partner with 240 Tutoring to provide a 50% discount on test-aligned study guide access. That’s a savings of $25 per month! 240 Tutoring guarantees you will pass your exams on the first try or your money back*! Interested in alternative certification? ATPE members also receive $125 off the first monthly payment for 240 Certification’s alternative certification program.

*Terms and conditions apply

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Work-life integration isn’t always easy, but the Association of Texas Professional Educators has your back! They’ve partnered with us to offer child care benefits to you as a member.

Tuition Benefit offers a 10% discount on tuition rates for full-time, part-time, or drop-in care at KinderCare® centers near you or at Champions® before- and after-school programs.* Find your location and get the routine, stability, and peace of mind you need.

ATPE Visa Rewards Credit Card – Earn rewards and a make a difference with every purchase.

As an ATPE member, you are eligible to join RBFCU—where you can take advantage of great savings on financial products and services. With everything from savings and checking accounts to auto and home loans, RBFCU can help simplify your financial life. Plus, it’s EASY to become a member of RBFCU and joining is FREE!

Save time…Save money…Earn money with RBFCU!

ATPE is proud to announce our new partnership with Colorado State University-Global Campus to provide our members with a 10% tuition discount.

Grand Canyon University (GCU) was originally established as a teacher’s college more than 60 years ago. Today, GCU still offers quality bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral education degree programs that help shape the teachers and administrators of tomorrow to be lifelong learners. And now, cohort students can take advantage of scholarships which reduce tuition by 20 percent, which is just $390 per credit hour.

Learn more.

We are excited to announce that we are now able to provide an exclusive discounts and rewards marketplace as a new benefit for our members.

The marketplace features discounts on nearly anything you can think of including:

• Tickets to movies, concerts and sporting events
• Local restaurants, gyms, and shops
• Student loan consolidation and refinancing
• Personal loans and private student loans
• TVs, computers, smartphones and other electronics
• Installment-based/pay-over-time shopping
• Apparel, shoes and accessories
• Hotels, car rentals and vacation packages

Sea World, Six Flags, and More: Through TicketsatWork, ATPE members receive discounts and special access to theme parks and attractions including Sea World®, the Walt Disney World® Resort, Disneyland®, Las Vegas and New York City shows and performances, Cirque du Soleil and more! If you’re staying local, save on movie tickets, sporting events, and other special events.

We are excited to announce that ATPE has signed up for the Dallas Zoo Affiliate Online Discount Tickets Program. As a member of this program, you are now able to buy discounted tickets for the Dallas Zoo with the added convenience of printing your admission tickets from your computer and presenting them at the entrance turnstiles bypassing ticket booth lines. Purchasing admission tickets has never been easier!

Definitely not, but PAC contributions are one of the most important ways that ATPE can influence education policymaking at the state or local level. Before any elected official can make the important decisions affecting public education, he must first win an election. Texas has very few restrictions on campaign finance, and people who choose to run for office are generally forced to spend huge amounts in order to operate successful campaigns. Pro-public education candidates often face well-financed opponents, and they rely on support from PACs like ours to help them cover campaign expenses for outreach to potential voters.

A PAC such as ATPE-PAC enables individuals with limited resources to combine their financial contributions with others’ in order to achieve greater impact. By investing in ATPE-PAC, educators can help ensure that their contributions will be used in a targeted, effective manner to support the officeholders/candidates who share ATPE’s philosophies and values. In turn, officeholders/candidates appreciate and rely on the financial assistance of ATPE-PAC and are more likely to give ATPE members access and the opportunity to share input with them.

No. ATPE notifies ATPE-PAC recipients that contributions do not constitute a public endorsement by ATPE. ATPE believes each member should support the officeholder/candidate of his choice. We encourage members to use ATPE’s voter education resources, such as Teach the Vote, to make informed choices at the polls and support pro-public education candidates.

Yes, campaign finance laws require us to identify the individuals who invest in ATPE-PAC.

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ATPE Online Marketplace

The new ATPE Online Marketplace puts the power of choice in your hands, allowing you to purchase the health, lifestyle, mental health, wellbeing, and pet care products and services that matter most to you. Through the digital storefront, members now have year-round access to a wide range of non-insured benefits, insurance and discounted products.

ATPE members and their families can save up to 65% off room rates at over 800,000 lodging options worldwide, including VRBO and up to 40% on car rentals. Plus, members can source and book group lodging for official events, as well as personal needs like weddings and family reunions. Save now!

Because ATPE is not affiliated with any national organization, our members do not pay any national dues. Your ATPE dues dollars will stay in Texas where they will make the most impact. ATPE prides itself on providing Texas educators with the most comprehensive benefits package at the best value.

Making an investment in ATPE-PAC is very easy. You can contribute online or you can send your payment to us at 305 E. Huntland Drive, Suite 300, Austin, TX 78752. You can also spread your investment in ATPE-PAC out over the course of a one-year cycle. Simply set up a recurring pledge schedule, and each month we will deduct a payment in whatever amount you choose.

Other donation opportunities are available on ATPE’s membership applications and at state events such as ATPE at the Capitol and the annual ATPE Summit. ATPE encourages local leaders to collect donations at local unit and region meetings or organize fundraisers for ATPE-PAC. Additionally, each region has a designated PAC Diplomat, an ATPE member who can provide additional information about ATPE-PAC and assist regions in boosting their PAC fundraising efforts. Contact ATPE Governmental Relations for more information on how you can raise money for ATPE-PAC.

ATPE welcomes anyone who is interested in public education to join, including public school educators, administrators, para-educators, retired educators, and college students. However, five membership categories—professional, first-time professional, administrator, associate, and student teacher—are eligible for the professional liability and employment rights defense insured benefits* and assistance from staff attorneys.** Membership categories are defined in the ATPE State Bylaws. Questions? Email ATPE Membership or call (800) 777-2873.

You will receive a welcome email with a digital copy of your membership card within a week after joining, and you will receive a welcome packet containing a personalized membership card in the mail within three weeks of the date the state office receives your application. If you do not receive a card, please contact ATPE Membership at (800) 777-2873 or members@atpe.org to request a replacement.

ATPE-PAC contributions to officeholders/candidates are based on one or more of the following:

• Input from ATPE local unit and region presidents.
• Candidate surveys and voting records.
• Officeholder/candidate support of public education and ATPE’s professional nonunion philosophy.
• The opportunity for increased recognition of ATPE.

Members who invest in ATPE-PAC are recognized for their contributions in ATPE publications and at ATPE events through the following awards: the William B. Travis Award, the Stephen F. Austin Award, the ATPE-PAC Statesman Award, and the ATPE-PAC Hall of Fame Award. Local units and regions that contribute the most money per member to ATPE-PAC are recognized through the Davy Crockett Fundraising Challenge.

ATPE’s unique philosophy distinguishes it from all other organizations. As a professional association, ATPE believes it takes everyone working together to improve Texas public schools. This collaborative philosophy is evident in our legislative program and a diverse membership that includes all types of public school employees.
 
Our competitors include:
 
TSTA
The Texas State Teachers Association is affiliated with the National Education Association (NEA). TSTA espouses a labor union philosophy and supports exclusive consultation and collective bargaining. TSTA/NEA dues can climb in excess of $460 per year. With TSTA’s membership declining in some parts of the state, the group has discussed a merger with Texas AFT at the state level. Some TSTA local affiliates have already merged with their local Texas AFT affiliates. TSTA has approximately 40,000 members.
 
Texas AFT
Texas AFT is affiliated with the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) and AFL-CIO. AFT and NEA have been working on a national merger of the two unions as well as a merger in Texas between the two state affiliates for several years. Texas AFT has spearheaded local mergers between the two unions and has encouraged local school boards to enter into union-style exclusive consultation arrangements in several school districts. Texas AFT’s annual dues can exceed $600. Texas AFT has more than 60,000 members.
 
If there is no organized local, Texas AFT offers a low-dues introductory membership. Once a local is organized, dues will rise to more than $400 per year.
 
TCTA
The Texas Classroom Teachers Association is not affiliated with any national organization. TCTA membership is limited to certified professional personnel (excluding administrators) and certified support personnel. The group’s philosophy is that administrators’ interests are inherently averse to those of other educators. TCTA has approximately 40,000 members. Current professional state dues are $175.
 
UEA
The United Educators Association Inc. is a for-profit organization with members concentrated in the Fort Worth area. Its annual professional dues can be as much as $235. UEA has more than 20,000 members.

Membership dues range from free to $225 per year, depending on membership category and payment method:
 
Insured categories*

• Administrator: $225
• Professional: $175 (Discounted to $139 when you pay dues via credit card, bank draft, or check!)
• First-time professional: $110
• Associate: $90 (Discounted to $80 when you pay dues via credit card, bank draft, or check!)
• Student teacher (engaged in student teaching or observation): Free

Uninsured categories*

• College student (not engaged in student teaching): Free
• Retired: $10
• Public: $35

Installment payments and auto-renew available for credit/debit card and bank draft. Find out which category you should join. Questions? Send us an email or call (800) 777-2873.

At only $10 for the entire year, ATPE’s retired memberships are an affordable way for retired educators to stay in touch with their profession and support the efforts of current public educators. Retired members receive both the quarterly magazine ATPE News and a biweekly email newsletter, both of which feature the latest Texas public education news. ATPE lobbies the Legislature and Congress on issues of concern to retired educators, such as cost-of-living increases for retired Teacher Retirement System (TRS) members and Social Security offset provisions. Retired members may participate in ATPE state events such as ATPE's Political Involvement Training and ATPE at the Capitol and the ATPE Summit.
 
Retired members also enjoy access to ATPE’s services and discounts, which provide valuable opportunities to save money on prescription drugs, hotel stays, car rentals, long-term care insurance and more. Plus, retired members have access to optional benefits including prepaid legal services, savings on dental and vision services, and simplified-issue life  insurance. (Members may enroll in these optional benefits for small additional fees.)

Yes, 2020-21 membership in the first-time professional category is not accepted after October 31, 2020. 2020-21 membership in the professional, administrator, and associate categories is not accepted after January 31, 2021. Join early to ensure that you receive the most comprehensive benefits.

There are no limits on how much a member can invest in ATPE-PAC.

Texas Legal: Texas Legal is a group legal services plan established in 1972 by the State Bar of Texas. Texas Legal provides comprehensive coverage for qualifying legal services through Participating Attorneys. Texas Legal has more than 900 Participating Attorneys throughout the entire state that provide services in 14 areas of law, ranging from contract review to complete estate planning to civil and criminal actions, consumer protection, foreclosure, juvenile matters, divorce, adoption and much more.

ATPE members are eligible to save up to 30% off the everyday public web price of Lenovo’s entire line of PC products and accessories for the home and office!

ATPE members can now apply online for Group Term Life Insurance through New York Life insurance Company in minutes. There’s no medical exam-just answer some questions about your health and provide some more information. You’ll know if you’re approved in as little as one day for as much as $500,000 in group term life coverage.

ATPE members receive a discount on vascular screenings that detect risk for stroke, abdominal aortic aneurysm, peripheral artery disease and atrial fibrillation. ATPE members pay $60 each or four screenings for the special price of only $139—and save $111. Over 1200 screenings are held at locations throughout the state each year.

Comfort Inn®, Comfort Suites®, Quality®, Sleep Inn®, Clarion®, Cambria Suites®, MainStay Suites®, Econo Lodge®, Suburban Extended Stay®, Rodeway Inn® brands and Ascend Collection® properties: ATPE members are able to take advantage of a 15% benefit at over 6,000 participating locations worldwide.

Red Roof Inn: Save 15% and take advantage of accommodations like free Wi-Fi, HBO, ESPN, CNN, and pets stay free! You will find great rooms, comfy beds, budget-conscious rates, and nice people devoted to making your stay a great one.

ATPE is pleased to introduce our long-term care insurance partner, Long Term Care Resources (LTCR). With an elite network of LTC specialists representing the industry’s leading product providers, LTCR offers ATPE members:

• Pricing advantages … with the special ATPE 10% discount.
• Unmatched flexibility and carrier options to get the protection that is right for you.
• Superior benefits that emphasize customized care plans.

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Wheaton Worldwide Moving
When ATPE members move with Wheaton World Wide Moving, you receive preferred moving rates, storage-in-transit, guaranteed pickup and delivery times, and $100,000 of Full Replacement Value Protection (FRVP).

Your ATPE Office Depot® Member Benefits Program, previously Office Depot Business Solutions Division, has been rebranded to ODP Business Solutions™. Now a B2B-focused company serving small, medium and enterprise level companies like yours.  You’ll receive savings of up to 75% on the Best Value List of preferred products with free next-business-day delivery* or in-store and curbside pickup.**

*Free Delivery: Minimum purchase required after discounts and before taxes. Orders outside our local delivery area and most furniture, oversized, bulk items, cases of bottled water and other beverages and special-order items do not qualify. Non-qualifying orders incur a delivery charge (minimum charge of $9.99). Many orders can be delivered next business day (between 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM) if placed online or via phone by 3:00 PM or via fax by 1:00 PM, local time (In most locations). Other restrictions apply.
**Curbside pickup is available in most stores, subject to state and local regulations. Orders must be placed 1 hour before store closing.

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Pharmacy Discount Program

NBRx – ATPE members save an average of 42% on prescriptions for your family, friends and pets!

To download a copy of ATPE's professional liability insurance coverage, please click here.

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The ATPE Home Savings Program SAVES you money! Save hundreds or even thousands of dollars each time you buy, sell or refinance a home. Savings include:

• 20% CASH REBATE on the commission earned by the real estate broker assisting you when you buy or sell a home.
• 20% reduction in lender closing costs (including refinancing).
• Discounts from participating title insurance and moving companies.

ATPE members now have access to discounts with Let’s Eat, Grandma! Let’s Eat, Grandma is a highly ranked resume writing service that has helped over 3,000 professionals in landing their next job. No matter where you are in your education career, Let’s Eat, Grandma has affordable resources to help you write a better resume, cover letter, and LinkedIn profile to land your next job.

ATPE and UPS took the guesswork out, and put the easy in. Members now have access to new and improved flat rate pricing with savings of 45% on Domestic Next Day/Deferred, 25% on Ground Commercial / Residential and up to 50% on additional services. In addition, members can take advantage of UPS Smart Pickup® service for free shipping.

ATPE has partnered with the Texas Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD) to offer a 10% registration discount to ATPE members for professional learning opportunities. The discount also applies to the annual conference registration.

Cruises: Take a cruise, you deserve it! ATPE members receive 110% lowest price guarantee at time of booking from America’s largest Cruise Agency, Cruises Only! Your satisfaction is their top priority. In addition, you will support ATPE while you vacation. 
 
Miraval Austin Resort is offering ATPE members special rates now through Sept. 30 on deluxe accommodations that include all meals, snacks, and non-alcoholic beverages, as well as full access to resort amenities and access to group yoga, fitness and meditation classes, guided nature walks, and other activities. Log in for more information.

TNT Vacations: With more than 900 destinations in Mexico, Hawaii, the Caribbean, Europe, Asia and the U.S. as well as more airlines and thousands of more hotels to choose from, your trip will be more enjoyable with the ease in planning it. With your exclusive ATPE 5% member discount and “Price Match Plus,” you’re guaranteed to have the most cost-efficient trip, or we’ll match it! All-in-One Travel Protection allows you to change or cancel your reservation, with no fees, and receive a full monetary return.

ATPE local units may set and collect local unit dues in addition to state dues. Local unit dues defray the cost of local unit activities, fund community service projects, and help your local unit send members to the ATPE Summit, the association’s annual governance and professional learning conference. Not every school district has an ATPE local unit, and local unit dues vary, so email members@atpe.org or call (800) 777-2873 if you are unsure of your local unit dues amount. 

ATPE-PAC is a political action committee funded by voluntary contributions. PAC funds are used to provide nonpartisan support to officeholders and candidates who support public education and ATPE philosophies. Participation in ATPE-PAC is voluntary and is not required to maintain ATPE membership status, member rights, or benefits. Learn more about ATPE-PAC.

In general, your membership is established at 11:59 p.m. on the day that your paper or online application is received in the ATPE state office or your application is received, signed, and dated by a designated ATPE representative. The effective membership date for prospective members whose applications are received in the state office prior to August 1, 2020, is August 1, 2020, at 12:01 a.m. Join early to ensure that you receive the most comprehensive benefits.

For 2020-21 memberships: Coverage under the Educators Professional Liability Insurance Policy* begins on the later of August 1, 2020, or your membership date, and expires on August 1, 2021, with two exceptions:

• Coverage is effective on August 1, 2020, if you renew your membership any time during August or September 2020.
• Employment rights defense insurance is NOT effective until 30 days after your membership date if you join or renew after September 30, 2020, and were eligible for membership from August 2020 through September 2020.

ATPE-PAC does not support any one political party. We make campaign contributions to officeholders and candidates on a nonpartisan basis.

Your PAC helps support your profession, your association’s principles and public education as an institution. ATPE advocates a comprehensive legislative program that includes enhanced benefits for educators and students, but we need the support of legislators and other elected officials to accomplish our priorities. ATPE-PAC is our vehicle for doing that, but we face a challenge. Without a substantial financial base, officeholders who support public education and ATPE’s professional nonunion philosophy are unable to compete with candidates backed by the labor unions or wealthy private business interests. That's why your financial support is critical. It helps ATPE gain the high profile and strength needed to compete in the political arena.

When you join ATPE, you’re joining the state’s largest community of educators. For more than 40 years, ATPE has advocated for Texas educators and worked to provide affordable, high-quality benefits that give ATPE members the peace of mind needed to inspire student success.  Member benefits include:

• Up to $8 million in professional liability insurance*
• Extensive employment rights defense insurance* that’s guaranteed, win or lose
• Access to a team of staff attorneys** who may help eligible members with job-related legal concerns
• More than 80 hours of free on-demand CPE
• An award-winning magazine and other publications
• Money-saving discounts
• Professional advocacy in Austin and Washington, D.C.
• And more!