Apply to Serve on an ATPE State Committee by Aug. 26

If you’ve ever thought you’d like to be more involved in your professional association, this is your opportunity!

ATPE’s standing and special committees play a critical role in ATPE’s member-governed structure. The members serving on these committees share important feedback on key ATPE initiatives, as well as set the stage for the annual House of Delegates meeting. If you’ve ever thought you’d like to be more involved in your professional association, this is your opportunity!

Apply by Aug. 26 to be considered for service on the following committees:

  • Nomination/Election: Reviews the current ATPE state officer election rules, makes recommended changes to the rules, and assists with recruiting nominees for state office. Also assists with the verification of delegates on-site at the ATPE Summit in July. Meets twice virtually (fall and spring).
  • Legislative (two-year term): Reviews and makes recommendations for changes to ATPE’s Legislative Program, which is then approved by the ATPE House of Delegates (HOD) at the ATPE Summit in July. The ATPE Lobby Team uses the program to help influence positive change regarding public education policy in the Texas Legislature, in the U.S. Congress, and with boards and agencies. Meets virtually several times throughout the year.
  • Membership (two-year term): Discusses and reviews ATPE’s membership recruitment program, membership materials, and services and discounts. Meets virtually in October and April for approximately two hours per meeting.
  • Leader Development: Reviews and makes recommendations regarding association programs related to the identification, recruitment, training, maintenance, and recognition of ATPE’s volunteer leader corps. Meets virtually in October and April for approximately three hours per meeting.

If these committees don’t pique your interest, two additional rounds of applications will open later in the membership year:

  • September: Public Information and Summit Programming committees
  • December: Educator of the Year Awards, Leader of the Year Awards, and Resolutions committees

Find more information about ATPE state committee service.

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