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WCTE

WCTE. Wisconsin Council of Teachers of English What is it? Why should I join?. What is WCTE?. WCTE is the state organization for English teachers in Wisconsin WCTE is an affiliate of the National Council of Teachers of English. What is the mission of WCTE?.

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WCTE

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  1. WCTE Wisconsin Council of Teachers of English What is it? Why should I join?

  2. What is WCTE? • WCTE is the state organization for English teachers in Wisconsin • WCTE is an affiliate of the National Council of Teachers of English

  3. What is the mission of WCTE? • WCTE strengthens the teaching of English Language Arts through mentoring, scholarship, advocacy, and collegiality • WCTE provides access to content-specific best practices/information with a Wisconsin flavor

  4. What benefits does WCTE provide? • Publications • Conventions and Meetings • Recognition of Professional Excellence • Connection through Outreach Activities • Collaborative Opportunities • Opportunities to serve • Awards

  5. Publications Wisconsin English Journal WCTE Update www.wcteonline.org Specialized publications, such as Wisconsin Authors poster

  6. Conventions and Meetings Annual state convention (fall) Sectionals at other organizations’ conventions (WSRA, WEAC, etc.) District programs and social activities

  7. Recognition of Professional Excellence Outstanding Student Teacher award Nancy Hoefs Outstanding New Teacher award NCTE Writing Awards NCTE Student Literary Magazine Award NCTE High School Teacher of Excellence Award Chisholm Award for outstanding service to the profession

  8. Outreach Activities Liasons to DPI, NCTE, SLATE, and WCA Representation on special programs/ organizations (Wisconsin Writers, DPI task forces, etc.) Political influence at the state level

  9. Collaborative Opportunities Networking with knowledgeable colleagues Providing a community of interested English teachers Collaboration with a professional learning community

  10. Serve the Profession District Director and Board positions Committee membership: Intellectual Freedom Archives Publications Resolutions Wisconsin Conference of English Leadership Wisconsin Conference of English Education

  11. Awards Robert C. Pooley Award for Action Research Lucile S. Pooley Award for the creative teaching of English language arts Jarvis E. Bush Award for successful techniques in teaching composition

  12. Things to Do as a First Year Teacher: Join WCTE (tonight it’s free!) and NCTE Attend WCTE convention in November Read Wisconsin English Journal and Update Submit nominations for promising student writers Write up a Pooley award proposal Hint to your mentor teacher to nominate you for the Nancy Hoefs Outstanding New Teacher Award!

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