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Join us for the

2009 Annual Fall Institute

October 15-17th

Winston-Salem, North Carolina
 Deadline is April 30th.

Check out the 2008 NCETA Program online

Thursday, February 19, 2009

NCETA Sponsored Writing Contests


Through the generous support of philanthropist who support the English Language Arts, NCETA sponsors three writing contests. These include:

Watterson-Timberlake Award (formerly the non-fiction contest)

Essay on a student-selected subject  

Grade 11 only


 The Amy Charles Award for short prose
The contest is open to all North Carolina Students in Grades 6-8 and 9-12.


The North Carolina Poet Laureate Award
The contest is open to all North Carolina Students in Grades 68 and 912.


The Wade Edwards Award

The contest is open to all North Carolina students in Grade 11.

Original short fiction, focused on one or more of the following virtues, associated with Wade Edwards: humility, strength of convictions, loyalty, honor, charity, determination, the value of family, and the obligations of friendship and community.


 

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First Year English Language Arts Teachers: Memberships are free!

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Welcome to NCETA's new webpage!
Though it is currently under construction, keep checking back for updates.

What is NCETA?

Founded in 1943 to improve the quality of instruction in English at all levels, the North Carolina English Teachers Association is unique among professional organizations. It offers the only opportunity in North Carolina for English and language arts teachers to build a statewide professional community. It is our most effective means for fostering the professional growth of English/language arts teachers and for influencing decisions about curriculum and instruction at national, state, and local levels.

Questions about NCETA?
Contact Deanie Dubar at
 if you would like more information.