student memberships carry professional liability protection of up to $2 million per member per occurrence. We also provide legal assistance related to employment or professional matters (i.e., suspension, termination, non-renewal). Added benefits include $2,500 assault-related property damage, identity theft coverage, scholarship and classroom grant opportunities, free regional trainings, the Working Advantage member discount program and unlimited professional advice available from our Executive Director. Optional benefits with group discounts available include long term care coverage with Great American Life as well as dental and vision benefits. As a MPE member, you are also eligible for membership with BrightView Credit Union. How much does MPE membership cost? MPE membership really doesn’t cost; it pays when you need it most! Ask someone who has had occasion to use his or her benefits. Dues are structured for professionals at $150, with couples that teach receiving both memberships for $250. Non-certified and part-time personnel may join for $75. Student teachers receive liability coverage for only $14 and may renew as a first year professional at a discounted rate of $120 during their first year of teaching. Retired membership is just $10 yearly, or a one-time charge of $70 for a “lifetime” membership. Membership extends twelve months from the joining date. Most benefits are effective from the time your membership is received and dated by the MPE state office. Professional liability coverage commences with your membership, while there is a 60-day waiting period for new or reactivated members seeking legal assistance related to employment or professional matters. Coverage does not extend to events prior to the member’s joining date.
Most professional educators find that their MPE membership provides a premium package of services and benefits for the best price!
Is MPE associated with NEA or AFT? No. MPE is an independent education association. We are not a union. We strongly support an individual’s right-to-work without
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