TAFE Collegiate Chapters
Benefits of a TAFE Collegiate Chapter:
Benefits of an Aspiring Educators Rising Chapter (national affiliation):
Aspiring Educators Chapters in Texas before June 2022
Steps to beginning a collegiate level chapter of the Texas Association of Future Educators:Step 1: Check to see if the campus has an existing Aspiring Educators Chapter. Membership to TSTA offers the benefits of competing in TAFE/Educators Rising. If not, secure approval from required university personnel. Gaining the support is vital in having a successful chapter. Step 2: Fill out New Campus Membership Form and contact the TAFE office for further information or questions you might have. Step 3: Reach out to Clinton Gill with TSTA/NEA the Aspiring Educators to begin the national affiliation process. Be sure to send him the collegiate chapter's list of officers, advisors with contact information and the constitution/bylaws for your chapter. Step 4: All members must be members of Aspiring Educators to compete and participate in TAFE events. Step 5: Recruit! Establishing a core group of students to serve as an officer team early will provide a solid foundation for your chapter. Step 6: Pay state dues ($95 Chapter Due). Pay national dues (individual student dues) Dues must be paid prior to participating in your area conference. Step 7: Chapter members plan a tentative calendar of activities. Step 8: Chapter members prepare a budget. You will need to plan ahead to determine how much money your chapter will need for programing and how you will go about earning that money. Step 9: Begin preparing for competitive events. Reach out to your area coordinator for details such as the date, location, and cost of the area conference, if you are attending. TAFE AREA Map |