What is NCTE-SA?

· NCTE-SA is an independent student affiliate of the National Council of Teachers of English

· NCTE-SA is set up to bring together all of UI Education students with interests in English education and literacy.

· NCTE-SA connects you to the NCTE national chapter and all it has to offer:
- Information on upcoming national conventions and events.
- Access to many publications devoted to English education, literacy, writing, and more. (All at a student rate!!)

· NCTE-SA connects you to the University of Iowa's education program and lets you get to know your professors and the program at a different level.

· NCTE-SA is an organization that looks great on your resume when applying for jobs!

Our Mission

NCTE-SA offers the opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students interested in the teaching of literacy to come together on an informal or formal basis to discuss issues, concerns, classes, job opportunities, or anything else concerning the teaching of English and literacy.

There are four main purposes of the NCTE Student Affiliate:

1. To create a sense of unity here on campus among future teachers of English.

2. To develop professional standards and attitudes through meetings, discussions, lectures, and web pages.

3. To encourage investigation and research.

4. To enhance ties between students and the professional education community.

Why should I join NCTE-SA?

· Connect to the world of English education and literacy at the University of Iowa and throughout the country.

· Subscribe to great professional journals at a student rate.

· Meet other UI education students in your program

· Use our NCTE-SA lounge at N224. We have a microwave, a comfy couch (great for nap, er...we mean, studying) completed assignments and lesson plans, journals and texts.

· Take advantage of great resources whether you're an undergraduate or graduate students.

· Access to lesson plans and journals.

· Advice and debate from current English education and literacy students on classes, scheduling, assignments, and more.

Participate in fun and informational events:
- NCTE conferences
- Volunteer at our Open House
- Help us with membership drives, book sales, panel presentations
- Contribute editing, writing, and online publishing skills to our online publication Cognitive Overload

Sign me up!!

Please visit the NCTE-SA office at N224 Lindquist Center with a $10 annual membership fee and an application available at the office (soon to be available online).

You will be added to list-serve to receive information about the organization and its planned events.

Because of the high rate of turn-around with NCTE-SA officers (due to student teaching assignments and graduation), please stop by the office with questions.

Our Faculty Advisor is Bonnie Sunstein.