The Association of American Educators (AAE) is the largest national, non-union, professional educators' organization, advancing the profession by offering a modern approach to teacher representation and educational advocacy, as well as promoting professionalism, collaboration and excellence without a partisan agenda. AAE's mission is to foster transformation of the teaching profession by empowering and supporting our community of professionals for the benefit of our students and the nation. AAE's vision is a teaching profession that is student-oriented, well respected, and personally fulfilling. For $16.50 per month AAE professional members receive: • $2,000,000 professional liability insurance policy • Access to legal counsel at the onset of workplace issues • Legal assistance for employment rights issues • Professional development resources • Scholarships & classroom grants • Informative publications and newsletters • Discounts on shopping, restaurants, and entertainment • A non-partisan voice on education policy • Access to discounted supplementary insurance plans • Membership in a national association that promotes professionalism, collaboration and excellence Student teachers, retired educators, and supporters of AAE's mission are able to receive many of these benefits for $25/year.