Conference 2010
Keepers of the Light:
Illuminating Twenty-First Century Literacies in the English Classroom
96th Anniversary
41st Annual Conference Year
October 22-24, 2010
Wyndham Virginia Beach Oceanfront
Proposal Form (PDF)
Online Proposal
Flyer
Registration form (PDF)
Online Registration available soon!
2010 Book Trailer Competition Information
2009 Book Trailer Competition Winners
Vendor Registration Form
Affiliate News
VBATE Spring Symposium
Green Run High School, 1700 Dahlia Drive, Virginia Beach
March 20, 2010
Navigating the Waters: Charting Our Way with 21st Century Literacies
Advocacy Day
Advocacy Day is Thursday, April 22 in Washington, DC. Registration is free. You are responsible for your own travel arrangements and meals. If you are interested in attending, register online at NCTE.org. Please let notify Jan if you are attending, so the VATE reps.
can find a common place to meet.
Multicutural Awareness
VATE is highlighting our multicultural awareness as ELA teachers. Please submit the names of any VATE members you are aware of who participate in the African American Read In, have implemented lessons that incorporate multicultural literature, and/or have speakers or programs that address multiculturalism. We know it's happening in our schools, so let's highlight our efforts. Please send any details to Mary. She needs all information by April 15.
Leadership Development Award
Please submit he name of an early career teacher (1-5 years experience) who has never attended an NCTE Annual Convention and who has demonstrated a capacity for professional leadership as well as a willingness to join and participate in the affiliate during the upcoming academic year. The candidate will receive $500 to help defray costs of attending the NCTE Annual Convention and a ticket to the Affiliate Breakfast. Please email Adria all names, along with contact information for the candidate, by March 30. The application packets are due to NCTE by
May 1.
SLATE Resources Available to You
Anti-Censorship Center
September 2009
Building Level Membership
The Virginia Association of Teachers of English is committed to enhancing the quality of the teaching of English and language arts in the Commonwealth. VATE encourages building principals and lead teachers to “join our team” by purchasing a School Level Membership for your English/Language Arts faculty and/or other departments dedicated to improving student literacy.
Learn more about building level membership.
Corporate Partners
The Virginia Association of Teachers of English appreciates the financial support of businesses and organizations that share VATE’s commitment to enhancing the quality of the teaching of English and language arts in the Commonwealth. Anyone who signs on as a corporate member prior to September 1 will be eligible for ad placement and reduced vendor fees for the Fall Conference and all other corporate membership benefits.
Learn how to become a corporate partner.
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