Affordable Dues 
       - Professional - $175 
       - Practitioner Professional - $100 
     - Associate - $55
     - University Student / Pre-Service - $20 
     - Retired - $15
     - Retired Lifetime Membership - $150 
     - Public/Civic - $25

Liability Coverage*
Membership includes professional liability insurance, which is critical for today's educators.  The coverage includes:     
     - Excess Liability Coverage
       $2,000,000 per insured; $3,000,000 per OCCURRENCE, plus defense costs 
        (win or lose)
      - Bails Bonds
       $5,000 per bail bond, per insured  
     - Assault Related Property Damage
       $2,500 per insured, per policy period  
     - Criminal Acts
       $20,000 per claim, per policy period  
     - Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)
       $10,000 per insured  
     - Coverage for Attorney's Fees in Cases of Professional Rights 
        (Legal Defense Fund)
       $10,000 per insured, per claim, per policy period  
     - Malicious Prosecution Attorney Fees
       $2,500 per insured, per claim

Identity Theft Coverage
For information on identity theft coverage offered to A+PEL members, click here.   

Legal Advisory Network
A legal network is set up throughout the state to provide free legal advice for teachers. A+PEL advises and represents its members when they experience employment rights problems and can recommend legal counsel if requested.

Legislative Affairs and Services
A+PEL actively solicits support from legislators concerning issues that affect its members and takes a position on various education bills in accordance with its mission.

Professional Development Opportunities
A+PEL encourages its members to continually develop in their profession. The professional development program offers opportunities for teachers to attend workshops and conferences that will enhance their performance as educators. Many of these workshops sponsored by A+PEL are free. A+PEL also offers scholarships and grants which assist teachers and students as they seek professional development opportunities.

Local Chapters
Several local A+PEL chapters have their own websites. Click here to contact an A+PEL representative in your area.  Call the A+PEL state office if you are interested in forming an A+PEL chapter in your parish/district.

Scholarships & Grants
Each year A+PEL awards over $18,000 to educators and those seeking teacher certification to assist with instruction and professional development.    

Professional Publications
Our newsletter, A+PEL Connections, is published quarterly and includes information to keep the members informed about the business of the Association.  Other publications such as A Guide Book for New Teachers and resource materials prepared by A+PEL's Louisiana Social Studies program are available. The University Edition is the A+PEL newsletter for our growing student membership. Also available is a brochure listing state statutes concerning legal issues in the classroom.

Networking / Special Events
Perhaps the greatest benefit to our members is the willingness of members to help each other.  Some of the most experienced teachers belong to our association, and are willing to freely share their experiences.  As members develop friendships among each other and help each other do a better job, we help the teaching profession as a whole.  Members also have the opportunity to network and discuss issues important to them at special meetings and conferences held each year by A+PEL.

24-Hour Access
A+PEL strives to respond as soon as possible to its members. A person from either the state office, various chapters, area directors, liaisons, or other contact persons can be easily reached.

* This brief description of the policy is to provide information only to members and in no way alters or modifies the policy on file with the Association.
Last updated: 1/1/2009