Organization Vision and Tenets

Professionalism
ATPE members are committed to making positive contributions to the education profession and the lives of students by:
• Maintaining personal and professional dignity by respecting and obeying the law, demonstrating personal integrity, and exemplifying honesty and ethical behavior; and
• Assuming the responsibilities for professional teaching practices and performance.

Member-Owned/Member-Governed
ATPE members guide the Association through their elected local, region and Board of Directors representatives and by participation at the annual House of Delegates.

Right to Work/Oppose Strikes
ATPE members believe:
• Educators have the right to teach without being forced to join any particular organization; and
• Strikes or work stoppages are detrimental to children, the community and the profession.

Quality of Services to Members
ATPE members believe their Association should provide quality services and benefits to its members through a dedicated, professional staff.

All-Inclusive
ATPE members believe all members of the public education community (including teachers, administrators, para-educators, retirees, teacher trainees, college students and the public) should be invited to join ATPE.

Leadership
ATPE members believe they have an obligation to be effective, proactive leaders in the field of education while representing themselves and their profession.

Collaborative
ATPE members believe in working with others to advocate positive solutions to education issues facing public education today.

Nonpartisan/Issues-Oriented
ATPE members determine and advocate a platform of education issues in accordance with ATPE philosophy in a proactive, professional manner. ATPE is nonpartisan and does not endorse any particular political party or candidate.

Independent
ATPE members believe ATPE should maintain its autonomy while collaborating with other groups throughout Texas and the nation.

Local Control
ATPE members support local public control of the local public school system through the elections of school board members and involvement of local community members.

Vision and Tenets

Vision
The Association of Texas Professional Educators is the preeminent educator association in Texas and makes a positive difference in the lives of educators and in the lives of schoolchildren. As professionals, our members are committed to supporting quality public education and the professional rights and obligations of the education community. Working in partnership with parents, business, community and government, ATPE provides the programs and services that enable educators and schoolchildren to achieve their highest potential.

Tenets
Professionalism ATPE members are committed to making positive contributions to the education profession and the lives of students by: • Maintaining personal and professional dignity by respecting and obeying the law, demonstrating personal integrity, and exemplifying honesty and ethical behavior; and • Assuming the responsibilities for professional teaching practices and performance. Member-Owned/Member-Governed ATPE members guide the Association through their elected local, region and Board of Directors representatives and by participation at the annual House of Delegates. Right to Work/Oppose Strikes ATPE members believe: • Educators have the right to teach without being forced to join any particular organization; and • Strikes or work stoppages are detrimental to children, the community and the profession. Quality of Services to Members ATPE members believe their Association should provide quality services and benefits to its members through a dedicated, professional staff. All-Inclusive ATPE members believe all members of the public education community (including teachers, administrators, para-educators, retirees, teacher trainees, college students and the public) should be invited to join ATPE. Leadership ATPE members believe they have an obligation to be effective, proactive leaders in the field of education while representing themselves and their profession. Collaborative ATPE members believe in working with others to advocate positive solutions to education issues facing public education today. Nonpartisan/Issues-Oriented ATPE members determine and advocate a platform of education issues in accordance with ATPE philosophy in a proactive, professional manner. ATPE is nonpartisan and does not endorse any particular political party or candidate. Independent ATPE members believe ATPE should maintain its autonomy while collaborating with other groups throughout Texas and the nation. Local Control ATPE members support local public control of the local public school system through the elections of school board members and involvement of local community members.

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