How to Join VATE
Anyone interested in the advancement of the English Language Arts curricula is invited to join VATE. The organization is not limited to English teachers or even teachers. The group wants input and involvement from anyone concerned with language arts instruction from preschool to graduate school and public and private instruction.
Join the Ranks
Getting involved with a professional organization, such as VATE, keeps an individual on the cutting edge of the teaching profession, with a clear vision of what the future of English education holds. VATE is the state affiliate of the National Council of Teachers of English. VATE provides English teachers from around the state and country with opportunities to meet and share with one another.
Membership is $25.00 per year. Currently enrolled student membership is $10.00 per year. Print, download, complete, and mail the membership form along with your annual dues to our Executive Secretary, Chuck Miller . You can also join through your local affiliate.
Building Level Memberships
The Virginia Association of Teachers of English is committed to enhancing the quality of the teaching of English and language arts in the Commonwealth. VATE encourages building principals and lead teachers to “join our team” by purchasing a School Level Membership for your English/Language Arts faculty and/or other departments dedicated to improving student literacy. An investment in a VATE School Level Membership is an investment in the professional status of your faculty members and could be an integral component of a school improvement plan.
- The benefits of a School Level Membership are as follows:
- Full membership for all department members (including eligibility for awards, mini-grants, and voting privileges)
- All department members pay member registration fees (same as individual members) for the annual VATE conference
- Multi copies (number will vary by department size) per building of each issue of the Virginia English Bulletin, VATE’s semi-annual professional journal, and The Needle’s Eye, VATE’s quarterly newsletter
- VATE School Level Membership Plaque
- Access to the VATE website
Membership levels and costs
| Department Size | Cost (per school year) | Publications (per school) |
|---|---|---|
8 or fewer |
$150 |
2 |
9-15 |
$275 |
3 |
16+ |
$400 |
4 |
Department Size |
Cost (per school year) |
VEB (copies per school) |
Needle’s Eye |
8 or fewer |
$150 |
4 |
One copy per teacher |
9-15 |
$275 |
6 |
One copy per teacher |
16+ |
$400 |
8 |
One copy per teacher |
or
Department Size |
Cost (per school year) |
Publications (per school) |
8 or fewer |
$150 |
4 |
9-15 |
$275 |
6 |
16+ |
$400 |
8 |
Building Level Membership Application
Current Building Level Membership Participants
VATE Corporate Partnership
The Virginia Association of Teachers of English appreciates the financial support of businesses and organizations that share VATE’s commitment to enhancing the quality of the teaching of English and language arts in the Commonwealth. VATE invites such groups to “join our team” by becoming corporate members, sponsors, or benefactors.
Find out how to become a corporate member, sponsor, or benefactor.
Please note that VATE reserves the right to deny corporate membership to businesses and organizations that do not align with VATE and NCTE policies and standards.
Please note: While VATE gratefully acknowledges the support provided by corporate members, sponsors, and benefactors, VATE does not endorse particular commercial organizations. VATE disclaims any liability for personal injury or damage to property arising from purchase or use of any products.
We encourage you to contact businesses to receive the most up-to-date information on their products and services. Although we make every effort to keep contact information up-to-date, VATE cannot guarantee its accuracy or currency.