National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) Email Format
Education Administration ProgramsIllinois, United States501-1000 Employees
National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) is a national professional association that supports English language arts educators from pre-K through higher education. Founded in 1911 and based in Champaign, Illinois, it serves as a forum and resource for ongoing professional growth, collaborative work on classroom practice, and the development of guidelines that influence how English is taught. Its membership exceeds 25,000 and includes teachers, supervisors of English programs, faculty in college and university departments of English, teacher educators, English specialists, and other professionals involved in English education. It operates within the education administration landscape, offering programs and opportunities aimed at professional development and advancing English language arts education. NCTE maintains a broad community of practitioners and supporters who engage with each other to address matters affecting English teaching. In February 2026, the organization participated in the REALM Awards, recognizing a Georgia student literary and arts magazine, The Guild, as among the top five in the state and among the best in the nation.