The purpose of ALCA is to promote communication and cooperation among all individuals who have a special interest in teaching and studying Appalachian literature and culture. Members receive a journal. It undertakes programs and projects of special concern to people interested in children s literature, promotes the field of children s literature, and serves as a clearinghouse for information on this topic. Published twice a year, The Journal of Children's Literature , a refereed journal, features critical and often provocative discussions of trends and issues, children's books, authors, illustrators, curricular materials, research, and educational practices. Faculty advisors of doctoral students are also encouraged to join.
Members receive a newsletter two or three times a year.
The purpose of this assembly is to provide opportunities for its members to continue their activities and associations in NCTE, their being informed about Council matters, and their contributing to the furtherance of the Council s welfare. Members include National Council of Teachers of English members who are retired from their professional duties, who are contemplating retirement, or who have had twenty or more years in English education. They receive a newsletter two times a year. The purpose of this assembly is to encourage interchange among teachers of English at all levels on issues in bilingual education and English as a second language. For an introduction to the assembly and its bibliography, click on the link below to see the ESLA webpage.