Important Information About Your 2025-26 ATPE Membership
ATPE State President Jason Forbis shares that, beginning August 1, 2025, some membership categories will see a small dues increase.
ATPE is opening membership for the 2025-26 membership year on April 1, which means nonmembers will be able to begin submitting applications for the next school year. If you are currently an ATPE member, you have no action to take at this time, but we do want to share an important update about your 2025-26 membership.
The ATPE Board of Directors—comprising five elected state officers and 20 elected region directors, all educator members—is responsible for setting ATPE’s annual membership dues rates. In February, the Board made the difficult decision to implement a small dues increase in some categories effective Aug. 1, 2025. ATPE’s last dues increase was in 2023, and the increase before that was in 2016. As you’ll see below, rather than implementing an across-the-board percentage increase, the Board has opted to implement targeted increases mindful of salary levels.
ATPE’s 2025-26 Membership Dues Rates
| Category | Annual Dues Rates Effective Aug. 1, 2025 | Percentage Change from 2023-24/2024-25 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional | $242 | 3% ($7 annual increase) |
| Associate | $99 | 0% |
| Administrator | $330 | 6.45% ($20 annual increase) |
| Retiree | $33 | 10% ($3 annual increase) |
| Public Education Supporter | $55 | 10% ($5 annual increase) |
ATPE will continue to offer the $110 first-time professional member discount through Oct. 31, 2025, as well as free memberships for college students and clinical teachers.
We recognize that any price increase is challenging in the current climate. The Board examined the situation thoroughly, as well as reviewed the many cost-cutting measures ATPE has taken along with our efforts to maintain a premier level of member benefits, including the Educators Professional Liability Insurance Policy.* Our mission is to advocate for educators and deliver affordable, high-quality products and services that give members the peace of mind needed to inspire student success, and the Board’s action to implement a small dues increase now will position us to continue delivering on that mission.
The value of ATPE membership remains unmatched, with the opportunity to enjoy hundreds of dollars of value through our member discount programs, hundreds of hours of on-demand continuing professional education (CPE) courses, and our new online community, as well as the professional advocacy provided by the ATPE Lobby Team. And, of course, members in insured categories* are well aware the annual cost of ATPE membership is less than the cost of speaking to an attorney on your own for even one hour.
Thank you for your ATPE membership, and I look forward to continuing our membership together in 2025-26.
Sincerely,
Jason Forbis
ATPE State President
*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 their professional capacity and does not apply to activities that predate the coverage period. View insurance policy details at atpe.org/protection. Eligibility for ATPE membership benefits is contingent upon ATPE’s receipt of the annual membership dues amount for your appropriate membership category. A disruption in payments to an authorized payment plan may result in discontinuation of membership benefits, including cancellation of insurance coverage. ATPE reserves the right to determine eligibility for the appropriate membership category. The membership year runs from Aug. 1–July 31. Staff attorney services are provided separate from the Educators Professional Liability Insurance Program.
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