Associate ET Membership

• First step on the pathway of AET's Professional membership track.
• Open to individuals who have met AET's basic professional academic requirements.
• Associate Educational Therapist membership is a interim, required step toward Educational Therapist/Professional (ET/P) membership.
• Dues $225 per year plus a one-time application processing fee of $35.00.
• As an Associate ET member, you are required to complete 10 hours (not units) of continuing education annually.  Click here to find AET's continuing education guidelines and online log.

• Next step for Associate Educational Therapists.
• Newly approved Associate Educational Therapists may immediately begin meeting the Direct Service Hour and Supervision/Mentorship requirements for Educational Therapist/Professional (ET/P) membership.
• Educational Therapist/Professional (ET/P) members are considered full professional members qualified to practice independently.
• Dues remain at $225 per year; no additional application fee.
• As an ET/P member, you are required to complete 10 hours (not units) of continuing education annually. Click here to find AET's continuing education guidelines and online log.

• Highest level of professional qualification recognized by AET
• Open to Educational Therapist/Professional (ET/P) members who have a Master’s Degree in a field related to educational therapy and have been ET/P members in good standing for at least one year
• Must meet additional requirements specified by the AET Certification Board.
• As an BCET member, you are required to complete 10 hours (not units) of continuing education annually.  Click here to find AET's continuing education guidelines and online log.

• Open to students who can verify they are enrolled in a university or college program leading to qualification for Associate Educational Therapist membership.
• Proof of enrollment, in the form of enrollment documents from school, required. Copies of class schedules accepted.
• Online application available; must be followed up by supplying proof of enrollment within 30 days of joining. (Membership cancelled after 30 days if proof of enrollment not received by the office.)
• Student classification is good for two membership terms of one year each, after which new proof of school enrollment must be provided.
• Discounted yearly dues of $50

• Open to licensed professionals in fields related to education and educational therapy.
• Educators are not considered “Allied Professionals” and are encouraged to join either as Associate Educational Therapists or General members.
• Dues $150 per year plus a one-time application processing fee of $35

Read more: Allied Professional

• Open to active ET/P, BCET, and Allied Professional members in good standing for at least three consecutive years who are retiring or significantly reducing hours of practice.
• May retain a maximum of seven private practice hours per week.
• Listed in AET Professional Directory
• Eligible to be included in online Referral Directory
• Reduced annual membership dues of $100
• Contact Jackie Weis - AET Membership Department at 414-908-4949 x 130 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to switch membership to retired status.

Read more: Retired Professional

• Open to
  • Educators who are not educational therapists but who have an interest in the field
  • Parents who are seeking tools to assist them in being effective advocates for their children
  • Others who have an interest in individuals with learning differences and the mission of AET
• General membership dues: $125 per year

Read more: General