Welcome to the Middle Level of NCTE--- your home in the middle!
Adolescent Literacy
Learn about the unique challenges of adolescent literacy and view the variety of NCTE resources on this topic.
NCTE Principles of Adolescent Literacy Reform
Read how this document delineates the problems of adolescent literacy and outlines reforms NCTE has identified as necessary to address them.
Bridging Standardized Tests and Writing Instruction
What happens when students are not reading and writing at grade level and need to pass standardized tests? Read one teacher's solution in "What If They Can't?" from Voices from the Middle. The article includes details on themed settings for oral performance of student writing and picture books composed for younger readers, as well as information on the effects of the approach on students' test scores.
Adolescent Literacy: A Policy Research Brief
This NCTE Policy Research Brief offers updates on research with implications for policy decisions that affect teaching and learning in the area of adolescent literacy.
Join us in San Antonio this November!
Thousands of K-12 teachers, college faculty, administrators, and other educational professionals will gather to hear award-winning speakers, attend idea-packed sessions, share best practices, and test the latest teaching materials at the 98th NCTE Annual Convention in San Antonio, Texas this year. Preview these middle level events and visit in the new convention community today!
Know an exceptional middle level English language arts teacher?Nominations are now being accepted for the NCTE Edwin A Hoey Award for Outstanding Middle School Educator in the English Language Arts. Deadline February 1, 2009.
NCTE Consulting Network
Bring an experienced NCTE consultant to your school to engage your staff in a workshop or presentation on a variety of topics including adolescent literacy, 21st century literacy, grammar, reading, and writing.
National Day on Writing
Writing is a daily practice for millions of Americans. But few notice how integral writing has become to daily life in the 21st century. Read more about this event scheduled for October 20, 2009.