Become an ATPE Master Advocate

In fall 2024, ATPE introduced the ATPE Member Advocate Program (ATPE-MAP), an opportunity for members to earn microcredentials in state- and local-level public education advocacy, as well as earn continuing professional education (CPE) credit. We are now excited to announce the next expansion of the ATPE-MAP program—the ATPE Master Advocate designation.

This designation is for those members who have already completed the State-Level Advocacy Microcredential, which is a prerequisite for attending an ATPE Capitol Expedition. To earn your designation, you must:

• Complete an additional ATPE-MAP module. The current option is the Local Advocacy Microcredential. This summer we will introduce new modules on elections and media relations.
• Participate in at least three advocacy activities. This could be attending an ATPE Capitol Expedition, a legislative meeting, hosting a legislator on your campus, submitting testimony to a legislative committee or agency, serving on an agency committee, or volunteering for a campaign—essentially, any activity that puts your skills into action. Find more details.
• Engage in one direct, substantive interaction with your Texas House or Senate member regarding ATPE’s legislative priorities.
• Submit the MAP Master Advocate Activity report form. This form asks for a brief summary of your activity along with supporting documents or photos.

To be recognized as an ATPE Master Advocate at the 2026 ATPE Summit, you must submit your MAP Master Activity report form by June 10, 2026.

Once earned, your ATPE Master Advocate designation will be active for two years, then you may renew it for another two years by completing a legislative refresher module through the ATPE Professional Learning Portal.

Learn more about the ATPE Member Advocate Program. Please send any questions you have about this program to government@atpe.org.