Mentoring is the Key!
Most long term teachers are successful and satisfied in the profession because of the generosity and support of those who came before. We think back with sadness that for want of a capable, compassionate mentor, too many eager and talented novices drop out before they had gained the confidence and…
Convention Discount Approved
[caption id="attachment_387" align="alignleft" width="300"] Scissors cutting through dollar note[/caption] August 16, 2016 Dear Retired and Soon-to-be Retired Friends, Thanks so much for taking the time to read our update on Emeritus Assembly (EA of NCTE). We hope you're enjoying your summer! Here are some announcements, invitations, and important notes about…
Mentoring in the 21st Century
Retired educators, like you, often are unable to get out and about to the degree you did when working full time, but that’s no reason to pass up the opportunity to share experiences that can support those new to the profession. You can use some of the same communication tools…
Why New Teachers Need Mentors and More
Please see this link for Why New Teachers Need Mentors and then read below our report from NCTE 2016. Dear NCTE Emeritus Assembly Members of NCTE, What a delight it is to report the warm, enthusiastic reception we received at NCTE 2015 in Minneapolis, MN! We had a table in…
What Makes Healthy Teachers?
Come join the conversation at NCTE 2015 in Minneapolis on Saturday 11/21 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM in Minneapolis Convention Center in a Panel/Round Table format where you'll hear short statements from a range of novice to veteran educators, then have remainder of time to talk with others to learn and…
Recommended for Mentors
In April, 2015 Melanie Shoffner, Chair of the NCTE Conference on English Education sent the following recommendations: "Some time ago, you asked about potential resources for Assembly members. In general, I would direct people to the Resources listed on the NCTE website. While books and journals are obviously rich resources, the position statements…
Mentoring is Key
Most long term teachers are successful and satisfied in the profession because of the generosity and support of those who came before. We think back with sadness that for want of a capable, compassionate mentor, too many eager and talented novices drop out before they had gained the confidence and…