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[|NCTE (National Council of Teachers of English)] //__Membership Information__// National Organization for all students or teachers who are interested in studying English, literacy, or language arts. Over 120 Regional, Local, and National affiliates in the United States, Canada, and Asia. 60,000 or more members! Membership lasts one year! Costs $40.00 per year for teachers and $20.00 per year for students
 * __ Professional Organizations for English Teachers __**
 * "The National Council of Teachers of English is devoted to improving the teaching and learning of English and the language arts at all levels of education. This mission statement was adopted in 1990://'The Council promotes the development of literacy, the use of language to construct personal and public worlds and to achieve full participation in society, through the learning and teaching of English and the related arts and sciences of language.' “(1)//

Why Join? Helps teachers to explore their professional growth through deepening their understanding of successful instruction and evaluation in the classroom. Provides resources to new ideas and techniques in teaching English Able to attend conventions where teachers come together to share practices and ideas. Attend seminars and test the latest teaching materials Acess to journals and books of educators of all different levels Weekly Newsletter Discounts on NCTE books and events Subscription to the //Council Chronicle and Inbox// " Web resources and the collected wisdom of many of the best teachers in the field combine to provide you a professional home throughout the many stages of your teaching career."(1)
 * Great resource for students learning to become teachers; Helps guide their professional development.**

Contact Information: NCTE Customer Service 1111 West Kenyon Road Urbana, IL 61801 (877)369-6283

“MCELA provides Maine teachers of English language arts with opportunities to reflect upon and improve their teaching practices. Its activities include working to: raise professional standards for the education and preparation of teachers of English language arts; provide opportunities for teacher development; improve the quality of English language arts learning and teaching in Maine schools.”(2)
 * [|Maine Council for English Language Arts] **
 * Organizations Purpose:**

** Description of Membership: ** MaineCELA is a state organization and an affiliate of the National Council of Teachers of English.

** Membership Benefits: ** - Annual Conference - Maine Day on Writing

“All paying attendees at MCELA's Annual Conference are automatically members until the subsequent conference. Others may join for $20.”(2)
 * Price of Membership:**

References: 1. National Council of Teachers of English, [] 2. Maine coucil for English Language Arts, []