Start a Student Chapter
START AN ATA STUDENT CHAPTER
Lead on Campus. Build Your Résumé. Make a Difference.
Just ONE student can get started!
FREE First-Year ATA Student Membership
for Approved Chapter Founders & Officers!
Bring American Teachers Alliance (ATA) to your college or university! Gain leadership experience, connect with future educators, and make a difference in education.
No leadership experience or established team required. ATA will help you get started!
Why Start an ATA Chapter?
FREE First-Year Membership: Approved founding chapter officers receive a waiver of ATA's $29.99 annual student membership fee for their first year.
Build Your Résumé: Gain hands-on experience in leadership, communications, event planning, recruitment, and fundraising. Eligible chapter leaders may also apply for ATA leadership internships, with potential college credit.
Develop Professional Connections: Network with future educators, ATA leaders, and education professionals.
Make an Impact: Organize campus events, professional development activities, and community service projects.
Earn Recognition: Receive an ATA leadership certificate upon satisfactory completion of your service.
How to Get Started
It's easy to take the first step!
Complete the short interest form below.
Receive ATA approval for your Chapter.
Start building your Chapter with ATA support.
Student Chapter Leadership Opportunities
Chapter President - Leads the chapter and coordinates activities
Vice President - Assists with leadership and member recruitment
Secretary/Treasurer - Maintains records and helps track chapter fundraising
Events Director - Organizes meetings, activities, and events
Communications Director - Manages chapter Instagram and promotes activities