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This site provides information on groups like TYCA (Two-Year College English Association), articles on literacy and the teaching of writing, teacher resources, conferences and events for professional development, NCTE position statements, and other useful material for English teachers.

The National Council for Teachers of English


The Conference on College Composition and Communication (CCCC) has a variety of sessions on approaches to teaching composition. This conference provides an opportunity to learn, share ideas, and meet other faculty. Next year the conference will be held in Chicago at the Palmer House from March 22-25. We hope that you'll attend or that you consider participating by delivering a presentation. Proposals for presentations are due by April 25 if submitted by mail or May 2 if submitted online. If you're interested in submitting a proposal, please feel free to discuss with one of the workshop organizers.

Submit a Program Proposal for the 2006 CCCC Convention in Chicago!


Click on the Harvard Study of Writing at this site for information on a fascinating study of writing by Nancy Sommers about how students view writing as part of their college experience and the changes they undergo as they move from high school through their college years.

Harvard Study of Writing