Welcome
The Virginia Association of Colleges and Teacher Educators is your organization for development and support in our profession. As teacher educators, we have much to celebrate in terms of the many exemplary ways that we prepare and support teachers in Virginia. From pre-service through veteran teachers, our organization is a key vehicle for advocacy at the local, state, and national levels.
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Check out our latest newsletter for updates about the spring conference, awards, our Advocacy and Policy SIG, and more!
Latest TTEJ Issue, Volume 19: June 16, 2026
What We Do
Our Work
Recognition / Inquiry / Partnerships
VACTE has a long and distinguished history promoting partnerships between Virginia public schools and Virginia colleges and universities. Each year, VACTE honors teachers, faculty, staff, and community partners for their outstanding accomplishments.
Get Involved
Membership / Conferences / Circles
Become a member as an individual or an institution to experience the full benefits VACTE offers teacher educators, pre-service, and in-service teachers! Check out the links above for more information about VACTE membership, upcoming conferences, and educator circles to determine how you can get more involved in our growing organization.
Special Interest Groups
Advocacy / Practice / DEI
There are many ways to engage in work to support VACTE’s mission. Collaborate with colleagues, advocate for reform, or get involved with a working group to explore topics like the one referenced in this image from our Spring 2026 conference. Check out the Special Interest Group (SIGs) linked above for more information.
TTEJ Journal
About / Current Issue / Issue Archive
The Teacher Educators’ Journal is published by the The Virginia Association of Colleges and Teacher Educators (VACTE) as a service to the profession to stimulate discussion and reflection about issues related to teacher education. The manuscripts submitted for possible publication may be research/empirical manuscripts, position papers, book reviews, or conceptual essays.
