About Our Organization

The Virginia Association of Colleges and Teacher Educators is an affiliate of two national organizations: the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE) and the Association of Teacher Educators (ATE).

AACTE is the leading national voice on educator preparation. AACTE empowers institutions and individuals to lead with influence, advocate with impact, and prepare the next generation of teachers and educators with excellence. AACTE and the Virginia Association of Colleges and Teacher Educators collaborate to strengthen their advocacy efforts, share experience and expertise, and expand their members’ professional development opportunities. To this end, our association’s relationship with AACTE is a voluntary affiliation that allows us to advance our members’ interests.

ATE is an organization for individuals who have a professional interest in the preparation and continuing education of teachers and other professionals in the field of education. Members represent public and private schools, colleges and universities, professional associations, learned societies, and government agencies. ATE promotes advocacy, equity, leadership, and professionalism for teacher educators in all settings and supports quality education for all learners at all levels.​