Our Positions

On these pages, you will find position statements and guidelines on important issues for educators at all levels.

Position Statements and Guidelines by Category
Position Statements and Guidelines by Level
Position Statements and Guidelines by Date

NCTE Position Statements
Statements on education issues approved by the NCTE Board of Directors or NCTE Executive Committee

     Note:  Under the NCTE Constitution, the Council's positions on education issues are established by resolutions passed at the Annual Business Meeting for the Board of Directors and Other Members of the Council during NCTE's Annual Convention each November or by 2/3 vote of the NCTE Executive Committee. Any NCTE member may submit a resolution to the NCTE Committee on Resolutions, which has the discretionary authority to edit and submit a version for passage at the Annual Business Meeting. Resolutions must be postmarked by October 15. To submit a resolution, click here.

NCTE Guidelines
Statements found to be consistent with NCTE positions on education issues

     Note: To propose position statements and guidelines other than resolutions, please click here for submission details.

CCCC Position Statements
Statements on education issues approved by the CCCC Executive Committee

CEE Position Statements
Statements on education issues approved by the CEE Executive Committee

CEL Position Statements
Statements on education issues approved by the CEL Executive Committee

TYCA Position Statements
Statements on education issues approved by the TYCA Executive Committee