About ELATE

Expand your professional network and gain access to the people, ideas, and resources that are shaping the future of English language arts teaching through ELATE membership.

Benefits of ELATE membership

A subscription to English Education, the professional journal of ELATE
Access to a specialized strand of programming at NCTE’s Annual Convention (Nov 21–24, 2024, in Boston, MA)
An invitation to participate in ELATE member gatherings focused on receiving feedback or sharing ideas on ELA methods class syllabi
Eligibility to join the 10 active ELATE commissions focused on a variety of issues and common interests in English teacher education
The opportunity to apply or submit nominations for three research grant programs and six travel, research, and publications award programs
The opportunity to serve as an NCTE CAEP English education program reviewer
A year-long NCTE membership—join both groups for only $75

ELATE Executive Committee

English Language Arts Teacher Educators (ELATE) is governed by an Executive Committee made up of elected ELATE members as described in the ELATE Constitution and Bylaws.

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ELATE Awards

ELATE offers numerous grants and awards for travel, research, and publications. All ELATE awards are presented at the NCTE Convention each year. Please follow the links below for detailed information on each award, criteria, and submission deadlines.

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ELATE Commissions

The ELATE Commissions are provisional groups focused on specific tasks related to one particular issue, question or topic. They are, in every sense, open groups that serve as welcoming gateways for those interested in issues important to other ELATE members and forming stronger connections with ELATE.

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ELATE Graduate Strand

The ELATE Graduate Strand (ELATE-GS) supports graduate students and provides opportunities for mentoring and networking on a national scale.

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