ENG 311 for Dr. Amy Ford Carpenter: Professional Organizations

Maintained by the National Council of Teachers of English, a nonprofit organization devoted to improving the teaching and learning of English and the language arts at all levels of education, this Web site provides information on upcoming events and opportunities with NCTE, as well as resources for educators.

The official homepage of the International Reading Association which is set up to promote reading by continuously advancing the quality of literacy instruction and research worldwide.

Founded in 1924 and a subset of NCTE, the Michigan Council of Teachers of English (MCTE) is an organization for K-16 English language arts teachers and English educators in Michigan.

The Michigan Reading Association is an organization whose mission is to promote literacy.

NAME is set up to promote educational equity and social justice and to provide resources for students and educators.

Founded in 1916, the American Educational Research Association (AERA) is concerned with improving the educational process by encouraging scholarly inquiry related to education and evaluation and by promoting the dissemination and practical application of research results.

The National Writing Project focuses the knowledge, expertise, and leadership of our nation's educators on sustained efforts to improve writing and learning for all learners. This official site of the organization will help you find important resources in the field.