PCTELA
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      • The PCTELA Newsletter - Winter 2015
      • The PCTELA Newsletter - Back to School 2014
      • The PCTELA Newsletter - Winter 2014
      • The PCTELA Newsletter - End of Year 2012-2013
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Mission, Vision, Beliefs

Vision Statement

The Pennsylvania Council of Teachers of English and Language Arts (PCTELA), a professional organization committed to promoting literacy and lifelong learning, empowers and inspires educators through professional development and collegial communication.

Belief Statements

In order to realize the vision of the organization, PCTELA believes that it should...
  • serve literacy educators at all career phases (pre-service and practicing) and levels (elementary, middle, secondary, and college).
  • provide opportunities for discussion, group study, and reflection on the teaching of English/Language Arts.
  • strengthen English/Language Arts instruction to meet students’ needs.
  • communicate relevant information, ideas, and research.
  • coordinate and provide resources and support for lifelong learning.
  • recognize contributions and accomplishments in the area of literacy education and lifelong learning.
  • collaborate with other organization and institutions in related activities.
  • Home
  • Who We Are
    • What is PCTELA?
    • Mission, Vision, Beliefs
    • Contact Us
    • The Dandoy Scholarship
    • Join Us >
      • Membership Payment
  • What We Do
    • The PCTELA Newsletter >
      • The PCTELA News Blog
      • The PCTELA Newsletter - Summer 2017 - Best of the Blog
      • The PCTELA Newsletter - Spring 2017
      • The PCTELA Newsletter - Spring 2016
      • The PCTELA Newsletter - Winter 2015
      • The PCTELA Newsletter - Back to School 2014
      • The PCTELA Newsletter - Winter 2014
      • The PCTELA Newsletter - End of Year 2012-2013
    • Certificate of Merit
    • NCTE Teaching Awards
    • NWP
  • Resources
    • Archives
    • F.A.Q.