PAC-TE very much needs your individual, institutional, or associate membership on an ongoing basis so that the association may continue to be a viable influence in teacher and educational leader preparation affairs within our state and through our involvement with ATE and AACTE.

In addition, we provide valuable services for teacher educators:

• Regular, ongoing representation at and reports from meetings of the State Board of Education and hearings relevant to the field of professional educator preparation

• Communication with and updates from the Pennsylvania Department of Education and PA legislative education committees

• Electronic newsletters and memos on current PAC-TE news, services, conferences, advocacy, state legislative and policy developments

• Links to national, state, institution and association resources

• Position announcements – view the announcements or post your own

• Sponsorship of the three-day Teacher Education Assembly, the state's most inclusive and comprehensive professional development meeting for teacher educators 

• Sponsorship of a one-day Spring Conference dealing with current teacher preparation issues and concerns 

• Publication of the annual PAC-TE journal, "Pennsylvania Teacher Educator," now accepting manuscripts for its 16th volume. 

• Recognition of the prestigious PAC-TE Teacher Educator of the Year and Friend of Education – consider nominating a colleague or supporter

• Opportunities to serve the field and the association:
  • Board of Directors
  • Committee Membership and Leadership
  • Division Leadership and Networking
  • Conference presentations and support