The Western Pennsylvania Council of Teachers of English (WPCTE) is an affiliate of the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE).
WPCTE Mission Statement
The Western Pennsylvania Council of Teachers of English (WPCTE) is a professional organization that provides shared learning experiences for teachers and engaging literature and writing events for students.
WPCTE Belief Statements
In order to accomplish the mission of the organization, WPCTE believes that it should…
build a professional community of teacher learners and leaders
assist members in growing their practice and pedagogy
provide members teacher leadership roles in discussion groups and sharing expertise
share resources that benefit our members
foster the lifelong love of reading and writing
create learning experiences for students through literature and writing activities
collaborate with other organizations and institutions