In 1998 a new membership category called affiliate was created for retired educators and professors from the province's colleges, institutes and universities. In addition to reporting on executive council meetings and the AGM, the newsletter contains articles on matters of interest to retired teachers, stories, tips and advice. A group benefits program , administered by Johnson Incorporated, has been available to ARTA members since 1995. The program now includes home and auto insurance as well as extended health care, vision, travel, hospital, dental and life insurance. Members can also visit Johnson's new office on the 10th floor of the Phipps McKinnon Building at 10020 101A Avenue in Edmonton.
Ample parking is available nearby.
ARTA has established scholarships for education students at the Universities of Alberta, Calgary and Lethbridge. Members are encouraged to send donations in memory of loved ones to support these scholarship funds.