Project Lantern

ATRF is engaged in a multi-year modernization initiative called Project Lantern. This initiative is focused on modernizing how we deliver services to members and employers, ensuring we can continue to provide efficient, proactive, and user-friendly service well into the future. Project Lantern also aims to create more connected experiences across the various ways members and employers interact with ATRF. An enhanced experience for members, employers, and ATRF staff is at the heart of Project Lantern.

Over the years, Project Lantern has evolved from reviewing and improving business processes to implementing modern technology solutions that will support ATRF’s long-term service and operational goals. The initiative consists of three major projects.

The Employer Portal- Teacher Pension Reporting Online (TPRO)
In summer 2025, ATRF launched Teacher Pension Reporting Online (TPRO), a secure, web-based employer portal that replaced ATRF-CS, a legacy application that had been operational for more than 30 years. As the first major technology implementation under Project Lantern, TPRO modernized the way employers report pension information through enhanced reporting, data validation, adjustments, and reconciliation processes.

Developed with employer input and supported by a phased rollout, the portal provides a more intuitive and efficient experience for employers while improving the accuracy and timeliness of information submitted to ATRF. TPRO also establishes a modern foundation for future enhancements and integration with ATRF’s broader technology ecosystem.

The Pension Administration System (PAS)
The largest component of Project Lantern is the implementation of a new Pension Administration System (PAS). The PAS serves as ATRF’s core pension administration platform, maintaining member information and supporting pension calculations and benefit administration. Because it is central to nearly every aspect of pension administration, it will integrate with many ATRF systems and processes. The project also includes the implementation of a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system to support enhanced service for members and employers. Work on this multi-year initiative is ongoing.

The Member Portal- MyPension
ATRF’s secure member portal, MyPension, will be refreshed and enhanced to provide a more modern and user-friendly digital experience. Planned improvements include updated functionality, broader integration with other ATRF systems, and an enhanced self-service experience for members. The refreshed portal is expected to launch in the 2026-2027 school year, with additional information to be shared as implementation progresses.