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Apply to serve on an ATPE state committee by Nov. 21!

Applications are now open for the Public Information, Resolutions, ATPE-PAC, Educator of the Year, and Leader of the Year committees.

ATPE’s standing and special committees play a vital role in our member-governed structure. ATPE members from across Texas serve on these committees and share important feedback on every facet of the association’s work, including the ATPE Legislative Program and member recruitment and retention initiatives. If you’ve ever thought you’d like to be more involved in your professional association, this is your opportunity!

The winter and spring state committee application period is now open through Nov. 21. To be considered for 2025-26 service on one of the committees listed below, please complete this application

  • Public Information: Reviews ATPE’s publications, website and online presence, and media coverage. Committee members also review the finalists for the Alafair Hammett Media Award and select a winner. The Public Information Committee will meet virtually in January and April 2026.
  • Resolutions: Reviews ATPE’s current and standing resolutions and propose recommendations to be considered by the House of Delegates. The Resolutions Committee will meet virtually in March 2026.
  • ATPE Political Action Committee (ATPE-PAC): Reviews ATPE-PAC revenue and expenditures, general election results for PAC-supported candidates, and brainstorms PAC fundraising plans. ATPE-PAC will meet virtually in Spring 2026.
  • Educator of the Year (EOY): Reviews EOY award applications, interviews finalists, and selects winners. The EOY Committee will meet virtually in April 2026.
  • Leader of the Year (LOY): Reviews and scores LOY and Doug Rogers Campus Representative of the Year Award applications, interviews finalists, and selects winners. The LOY Committee will meet virtually in April 2026.

Please note that the 2025-26 Leader Development, Membership, Nomination/Election, and Legislative committees have already been appointed. The next round of state committee service applications will open in August 2026. 

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