ASTE provides leadership in science teacher education by identifying the qualities and standards for the preparations and development of teachers of science ; these are set in the form of position statements, which are used to support the improvement of science teacher education at all levels.

The following ASTE position statements represents the organization's official stand on key issues important to the teaching and learning of science teachers, as well as the membership's response to these issues. Position statements are reviewed every 5 years, under direction of the President.

• Position Statement on Professional Knowledge Standards for Science Teacher Educators [ under review]
• Position Statement on Inclusion of Underserved Populations in Science Education [under review]
• Position Statement on Environmental and Sustainability Education [under review]
• Position Statement on Science Teacher Preparation and Career-long Development [under review] 
• Position Statement on Technology in Science Teacher Education [under review]
• Position Statement on Teaching Biological Evolution [under review] 
• Position Statement of Assessment of Science Teacher Preparation Programs [under review]