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Navigation for the ASTEF website is both at the top and at the bottom. Happy exploring the website as we continue to update many of the pages.
To see the other birthday videos, click on the Home Page tab and scroll down to 10th Birthday Videos
To see the other birthday videos, click on the Home Page tab and scroll down to 10th Birthday Videos
MAKING DREAMS COME TRUE-THANKS FROM ASPIRING EDUCATORS
DEADLINE FOR NEW APPLICATIONS-MARCH 1 ![]() Collegiate members as well as non-member women who are pursuing a bachelor’s degree in education and/or a Texas teacher certification are eligible to apply for the Aspiring Educator Grant.
Applicants may apply for a 3-hour award, a 6-hour award, or a one-time award to earn alternative certification in Texas. All applicants must be sponsored by a member of DKG. Guidelines and applications are available on the Forms.. Check out the Aspiring Educators page for the updates. THANK YOU ASTEF-JANET HELMCAMP
In the time leading up the McAllen Convention and continuing on to the Denton Convention, ASTEF members have been making videos. These videos have been about the three purposes of ASTEFand the history of ASTEF. The Founding Directors’s memories of their roles in making the dream of ASTEF a reality has been a special treat Now we would like to highlight the ways ASTEF has impacted our members’ and chapters’ lives. Has ASTEF made a difference in your life? Here Janet Helmcamp tells her story..
Would you like to become an ASTEF Director? Deadline for Director Application is April 15.
Please keep in mind, these videos were made with love and care by members across the state. Remember, that while we are professionals, we are not professional film makers. So please, overlook our imperfections and focus on our message.
INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR A PROJECT STIPEND?
DEADLINE FOR NEW PROJECT STIPENDS IS APRIL 1 At the Area 9 Workshop in September, 7 chapters joined together to provide information for chapters interested in applying for a Project Stipend. In the video, members discuss a variety of different kinds of projects and the process they used in the grant application . The video is a wealth of information for those wishing to apply. Click here for the video.
To see the Mid Year Reports and more ideas go to the Projects Page |
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Thank you for your donations and support. As a 501(c)(3) public charity, ASTEF provides funding for activities that support professional and personal growth of women educators in Texas and promotes educational excellence for Texas students. |
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of Alpha State Texas Educational Foundation is
ASTEF members may apply for a Texas State Organization (TSO) state scholarship; participate in leadership events; and apply for project stipends.
- to provide funding for activities that support professional and personal growth of women educators in Texas, and
- to promote educational excellence for Texas students.
ASTEF members may apply for a Texas State Organization (TSO) state scholarship; participate in leadership events; and apply for project stipends.