School Membership Program
Become a
2027 Member
Keep your teachers inspired. Join the most innovative professional learning community in New York.
Who We Are
Keeping Teachers Inspired for Over a Decade
For over a decade, The Academy for Teachers has been providing industry-leading professional learning experiences for New York City and nearby teachers. All of our programming is driven by three words: keep teachers inspired.
Past Faculty
World-Class Minds, Inspiring Teachers
We find incredible professors, artists, and teacher leaders to stoke curiosity and inspire. Our 2027 programming calendar will be published soon — stay tuned!
Ray Kurzweil
Computer Scientist & Inventor
Gloria Steinem
Feminist Icon & Journalist
Ta-Nehisi Coates
Author & Journalist
Billy Collins
U.S. Poet Laureate
What We Do
More Than Programs — A Year of Inspiration
Member schools get more than access to professional learning experiences. They get a year-long plan to better understand and nurture teacher inspiration: a needs assessment, Inspiration Insights updates, inspiration-based feedback at every event, a mid-year check-in with the Academy president, and a year-end summary with recommendations.
Initial Needs Assessment
We start the year by learning about your school, your teachers, and what inspires them — so the year ahead is built around you.
Inspiration Insights Updates
Throughout the year, the Academy president and team share periodic Inspiration Insights updates drawn from our work with teachers across the city.
Inspiration-Based Feedback
At every professional learning event, your teachers receive unique inspiration-based feedback, grounded in the data behind our Inspiration Index.
Mid-Year Check-In
Halfway through the year, the Academy president checks in with your school to see what’s working and where we can go deeper.
Year-End Summary & Recommendations
We close the year with a summary of what we observed and recommendations for nurturing teacher inspiration in the year ahead.
How We Work
Introducing: School Memberships
We offer a wide array of engaging and elevated professional learning experiences for teachers. Partnering with us is simple — here's how it works.
Choose a Membership
Select from our Gold, Platinum, or Diamond packages — each offering a set of credits redeemable across dozens of programs throughout the year.
Submit the Commitment Form
Complete our simple online commitment form. No payment is due now — we will invoice your school in August or September.
Name Your Point of Contact
Designate one person at your school to liaise with the Academy. They'll help coordinate teacher registrations and keep things running smoothly.
We Take it From There
The Academy handles the rest — programming, communications, and impact reporting. Your teachers simply show up and get inspired.
What Teachers Say
Testimonials
"This was maybe the best day of my entire teaching career."
Peter C.
NYC Teacher
"This class was invaluable to me in serving as a moment for inspiration and reinvigoration for both my teaching and writing practice."
Samantha L.
Academy Teacher
"Thank you for treating teachers like the professionals they are and setting the stage for such fruitful conversation and connection."
Jaquetta B.
Academy Teacher
What We Offer
A Look at Our Program Offerings
We know teachers are inspired by variety, flexibility, and community — and that's exactly how we design our programming every year. Here's how it works: purchase a membership, divvy up the credits amongst teachers, and watch teachers become inspired. Take a look at what your school's membership unlocks.
Offerings
Details
Schedule
Master Classes
(3 credits per teacher)
Details
Premiere intimate sessions led by luminaries and experts from every arena, sparking thrilling new ideas and strategies.
Schedule
During the school day, in-person
Salons
(2 credits per teacher)
Details
Thought-provoking conversations that bring together diverse perspectives in an intimate, collegial setting.
Schedule
Evenings, in-person
Special Events
(2 credits per teacher)
Details
Unique gatherings — lectures, performances, and social events — that energize and connect our community.
Schedule
Varies
Pedagogy Sessions
(2 credits per teacher)
Details
Imagine a huddle of growth-minded teachers focused on improving their planning, teaching, and assessment. That's this.
Schedule
Mostly evenings, online and in-person
Wellness Clubs
(1 credit per teacher)
Details
Restorative experiences designed to nurture teachers' well-being and prevent burnout.
Schedule
Varies, online and in-person
OPTION: Early Career Fellowship
Details
Add our unique mentorship program for early career teachers that meets teachers where they are and keeps them inspired.
Schedule
Varies, online and face to face
Add-On Program
The Early Career Fellowship
Stay Inspired, Stay Teaching
The Early Career Fellowship (ECF) is a premier mentorship program specifically designed for educators in years 1–5. Through curated programming, a tight-knit cohort, and direct access to luminaries and master teachers, the ECF keeps early career teachers inspired, connected, and committed to the classroom.
Why Join the ECF?
We don't just talk about teacher retention; we deliver it.
93%
of participants remained in the profession 2 years after completing the program, to date
Based on a recent sampling of ECF alumni
What's Included
Tailored Mentorship
Get direct guidance from seasoned experts who understand the modern classroom.
6 Cohort Sessions
Connect with a community of peers through face-to-face collaborative learning.
Private Master Class
Gain exclusive access to high-level instructional strategies.
Kickoff Social
Start your journey by building a network of like-minded educators.
Exclusive Alumni Perks
The support doesn't end when the program does. As an ECF Alum, you'll unlock:
The School Discount
After completing the ECF, Fellows' schools receive a 30% discount on their next year's membership.
VIP Access
Invitations to special events and ongoing networking opportunities.
Membership Tiers
Choose Your Plan
Your school is unique. Every membership pairs our professional learning programming with a year-long plan to understand and nurture teacher inspiration.
Gold
$4,999
15 credits
Enroll up to 15 teachers
Add-On Available
Early Career Fellowship, per teacher (restrictions apply)
+$2,250Platinum
$9,999
35 credits
Enroll up to 35 teachers
Add-On Available
Early Career Fellowship, per teacher (restrictions apply)
+$2,250Diamond
$14,999
50 credits
Enroll up to 50 teachers
Add-On Available
Early Career Fellowship, per teacher (restrictions apply)
+$2,250A Note to Independent Schools: Independent schools are encouraged to consider being a Private Schools and Public Education Partner, which means that they purchase an additional membership to be used by public school teachers. More information provided on the commitment form.
Credits in Action
What Can a School Do with 35 Credits?
Credits give your school total flexibility. Here's one example of how a school might spread 35 credits across a full year of programming.
Master Classes
4 teachers attend a Master Class
Salons
4 teachers attend an evening Salon
Special Events
2 teachers attend a Special Event
Pedagogy Sessions
3 teachers attend a Pedagogy Session
Wellness Clubs
5 teachers join a Wellness Club
18 teacher program experiences across 5 offering types —
at the Platinum level ($9,999), that works out to just ~$555 per teacher
Note: Credits can be mixed and matched freely. A portion of unused credits may carry over. The Early Career Fellowship add-on is billed separately at $2,250.
Become a Member
Ready to Commit?
Complete this form to secure your school's membership for the 2027 school year. No money is due now — we will invoice you in the summer.