Recommended Resources
We know how difficult it can be to teach English/Language Arts in today's climate. WCTE supports its members by connecting teachers with the resources they need to navigate complex topics and texts.
The Wisconsin Literary Map Project is an on-going project created by and added to by members of the Wisconsin Council of Teachers of English. The idea of the literary map is not literally a map, but more of a collection of author pages, information, and links to enhance the teaching and reading of works by Wisconsin authors.
The objectives of the LitMap Project include:
• Promoting Wisconsin authors in a searchable website format;
• Helping Wisconsin localities to recognize their native authors, novelists, poets, journalists, and essayists;
• Celebrating the NCTE centennial by participating in one of their suggested affiliate activities;
• Promoting our Wisconsin affiliate by featuring prominent links to and recognition of WCTE on the literary map website;
• Providing school districts both in Wisconsin and abroad with easy to access information and links to Wisconsin authors.
The National Council of Teachers of English has a comprehensive list of position statements to help support teachers as they take on complex discussions and difficult texts.
"Failing by design: How we make teaching too hard for mere mortals" makes the case for district adoption of high-quality instructional materials in ELA and math.
ALA compiles data on book challenges from reports filed by library professionals in the field and from news stories published throughout the United States.
When an intellectual freedom issue arises, it can be difficult to know how to respond. Check out the CCBC's "Steps to Take When Materials Are Challenged" page for help.
EdReports empowers districts with free reviews of K-12 instructional materials. Their reports offer evidence-rich, comprehensive information about a program's alignment to the standards and other indicators of quality.
The Council serves as the “voice” of our profession in the state, taking positions on issues that affect us as teachers and the way in which we work with students.