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ARIZONA STATE PROFESSIONAL EDUCATOR

CHANDLER, AZ · EIN 860498348 · Form 990EZ · FY2021 · Micro (<$100K) · www.azpe.org
revenue
$82K
expenses
$128K
net assets
$207K
employees
mission · from form 990

THE ARIZONA PROFESSIONAL EDUCATORS IS A MEMBERSHIP ASSOCIATION FOR EDUCATION PROFESSIONALS THAT ENCOURAGES AND PROMOTES FAIRNESS, DEMOCRACY, ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY, AND HIGH-QUALITY PUBLIC EDUCATION.

profile · synthesized from sources

Arizona State Professional Educators (AZPE) is a professional association that provides liability insurance and employment rights coverage to educators in Arizona. It offers $2 million in professional liability protection for teachers and other educational staff against claims of negligence, student injury, civil rights violations, and other education-related legal exposures. The organization also administers awards programs recognizing excellence among teachers, administrators, volunteers, and community partners in Arizona's education community.

named programs · 3 · from sources

what they call their work

Annual Awards Program
Recognizes outstanding educators and supporters in Arizona through categories including Outstanding Teacher, Rookie of the Year, Administrator of the Year, Ambassador Award, Community Partner Award, and Unsung Hero Award
Employment Rights Coverage
Covers up to $1,500 for initial legal consultation and $2,500 for representation at formal hearings if a member faces termination, suspension, reassignment, or demotion; additional $8,000 available if member sues and wins
Professional Liability Insurance
Provides $2,000,000 in coverage for professional members against claims including student injuries, failure to educate, civil rights violations, and improper instruction methods; includes legal defense and employment rights coverage
activities · 4 clusters

what they do

  • Teacher Liability Insurance & Legal Protection 8 activities
    • Educate members on teacher liability and legal accountability
      Provides information about legal accountability for teachers, potential legal and professional consequences, the role of teacher liability insurance in covering legal costs and damages, and the scope and limitations of liability protection provided by school districts.
    • Educate members on teacher liability and legal accountability
      Provides information about legal accountability for teachers, potential legal and professional consequences for teachers facing lawsuits, and the scope and limitations of liability protection provided by school districts.
    • Offer discounted liability insurance for student teachers
      Provides special student-teaching liability insurance at a discounted rate for student members, and offers a discounted membership rate to student teachers for one year.
    • Offer discounted liability insurance for student teachers
      Provides special student-teaching liability insurance at a discounted rate for student members, including a discounted membership rate for one year.
    • Offer membership benefits to Arizona school staff
      Provides membership benefits, including access to liability insurance and other resources, to full-time certified teachers, classified staff, administrators, bus drivers, and other school personnel employed by Arizona school districts. Group discounts on liability insurance are also available.
    • Provide professional liability insurance for Arizona educators
      Offers personal liability insurance with legal support and financial protection for teachers, classified staff, administrators, and other school personnel in Arizona. This includes coverage for attorney fees, court costs, settlements, and employment-related issues such as wrongful termination, contract disputes, and certification challenges, with up to $2,000,000 in professional liability coverage for eligible members.
    • Provide professional liability insurance for Arizona educators
      Offers personal liability insurance, including up to $2,000,000 in coverage, legal support, and financial protection for Arizona teachers, classified staff, administrators, and other school personnel. This includes coverage for attorney fees, court costs, settlements, and support for employment-related issues such as wrongful termination, contract disputes, and certification challenges.
    • Provide professional liability insurance for educators
      Offers professional liability insurance with coverage up to $2,000,000, including legal support for attorney fees, court costs, settlements, and employment-related issues such as wrongful termination, contract disputes, and certification challenges, to teachers and other school personnel in Arizona. Discounted rates are available for student teachers.
  • Teacher Mini-Grants for Classroom Projects 2 activities
    • Provide grants for educational projects and professional development
      Offers grants for classroom or school projects, equipment, supplies, materials, in-person and virtual field trips for students, and professional development workshops, training seminars, and other adult learning experiences for educators.
    • Provide grants for educational projects and professional development
      Offers grants for classroom or school projects, equipment, supplies, materials, and in-person or virtual field trips for students. Additionally, grants are provided for professional development workshops, training seminars, and other adult learning experiences for educators.
  • Education Personnel Recognition Programs 1 activity
    • Recognize excellence in Arizona education
      Operates an annual awards program to recognize excellence in Arizona education.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Recognize excellence in Arizona education
      Operates an annual awards program to acknowledge and celebrate excellence within the Arizona education community.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2021

the money

revenue
Total revenue$82K
Contributions & grants$81K99%
Program service revenue
Investment income$5491%
Other revenue
expenses
Total expenses$128K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits$88K
Grants paid out
balance sheet
Total assets$207K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$207K
1 years on record · 2021–2021
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
INACENT SAUNDERS FORMER EXECU 40 $32K
SCOTT SOLDAT-VALENZUELA EXECUTIVE DI 40 $4K
relationships · 10

who they work with

  • Arizona State Professional Educators (AZPE) Network — Professional organization offering liability insurance discounts to its members.
  • Association of American Educators Partner — Provides eligibility for professional liability insurance to its professional members.
  • Christina Vega Partner — Director on the Board of Directors
  • Forrest T. Jones & Company, Inc. Partner — Administrators of the Trust for Insuring Educators (TIE) and has over thirty years of experience handling association insurance needs.
  • Janelle Chisholm Partner — Chair of the Board of Directors
  • Mary Scheutte Partner — Director on the Board of Directors
  • Michelle McCormick Partner — Director on the Board of Directors
  • Tamara Payne Partner — Director on the Board of Directors
  • Trust for Insuring Educators (TIE) Partner — Established in June 1973 to help educator groups secure competitive insurance plans by pooling memberships.
  • www.azpe.org Network — Official website providing information about services offered to educators.