Back to school means back to what matters for those in literacy education.
And NCTE supports that passion on every level. Featuring trusted online resources like ready-to-go lesson plans and an extensive book rationale database, plus hundreds of webinars, workshops and professional events throughout the year, NCTE membership equips educators with valuable and important access to all things literacy, all year long.
- Download a quick lesson plan in a pinch
- Share an innovative idea you heard in a webinar
- Meet new friends in your educational field
- Stay current on the latest news in literacy advocacy
- Advance your career with an award or leadership role
- Save money on books!
Why I Am a Member
Watch our video to hear real-life reasons why these NCTE members find value in their membership every day.
Join NCTEWhat Does Membership Include?
For only $59 a year, members receive UNLIMITED access to:
- Substantial member-only discounts on all events and professional learning
- 20% discount on books and merchandise in the NCTE Store
- Ready-to-use lesson plans and trusted online resources
- Peer conferences and working teacher cohort groups
- Trusted book rationale database and peer-written journals
- 90+ awards and recognition opportunities
- Exclusive insurance products for educators only
Who Should Join NCTE?
NCTE serves literacy educators across many disciplines and contexts.
Key constituencies include:
- PreK through college teachers and administrators
- Literacy researchers and advocacy professionals
- Students
Primary professions of NCTE members include:
- Classroom teachers and professors
- Educational administrators, deans, and department chairs
- Student/Preservice teachers
- Librarians
- Reading/Writing/Literacy specialists and coaches
- State policy coordinators and administrators
Piper Gearheart
NCTE Member
“NCTE is a really great way to find resources and a community that can help you bring new ideas to the classroom, or to whatever professional environment you’re in, when it comes to teaching English.”
WHY JOIN NOW?
- It’s the start of a brand-new school year, and you deserve support. Fresh ideas and proven practices can arrive in your classroom tomorrow, and your students will benefit immediately.
- The profession is changing fast. New technologies, student needs, and challenges demand up-to-date support for English educators.
- You shouldn’t navigate it alone. Membership connects you to a nationwide community of ELA colleagues who understand your work and actively advocate for what’s best for the profession.
- You can save time. Conduct a targeted search through NCTE’s exclusive digital journal archives with more than 1,800 issues of ready-to-use lessons, ideas, and practical tools to lighten your load right away.
- We need your participation. NCTE initiates programs and opportunities that raise teacher voice and create meaningful ways for educators to grow and receive support. Your membership directly supports this work to advance literacy, intellectual freedom, and the future of English teaching.
Onyinechi Egwim
NCTE Member
“Every week, I get copies of research works and textbooks that show me really good instructional methods that I can use in my classroom. It broadens my mindset on things that I need to introduce to my students.”
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