When you join the National Council of Teachers of English, you'll join many of the best minds in English, language arts, and writing studies. As an NCTE member, you'll find that Council books, journals, meetings and conferences, Web resources and the collected wisdom of many of the best teachers in the field combine to provide you a professional home throughout the many stages of your teaching career.
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Membership Types
Individual Membership ($40)
Individual members enjoy all member benefits including voting in Council elections, subscription to the Council Chronicle and Inbox, discounts on NCTE books and events and much more.
Student Membership ($20)
Students who are not employed more than half time in a teaching profession are eligible for student membership. Student members are not eligible to vote in NCTE elections, but receive many other benefits and can add journal subscriptions and register for conferences at reduced prices.
Institutional Subscriptions
Institutions and libraries may choose to subscribe to any NCTE journal without becoming a member of NCTE. To subscribe or renew an institutional subscription, please contact our Customer Service Center at 877-369-6283.
Comprehensive Journal Plans
Subscribe to all 12 NCTE journals through our Comprehensive Journal membership. For more details, click the link above.
Emeritus Membership ($20)
For NCTE members who are retired and have been with the Council fifteen years or more, we offer the opportunity for Emeritus membership. Emeritus members enjoy reduced annual dues as well as a continued subscription to the Council Chronicle, Inbox and journal subscriptions. Contact our Customer Service Center at 877-369-6283 for more information on becoming an Emeritus member.
Lifetime Membership
Contact our Customer Service Center at 877-369-6283 for more information on how you can become a lifetime member of NCTE at a huge savings to you.