African American Read-In -- Host a Read-In in your school, church, community, or place of business. Anywhere you can sit and read a book. This event is scheduled for the entire month of February in celebration of its 20th year.
Advocacy Day/Month -- Join us for NCTE's Literacy Education Advocacy Day on Thursday, April 23, 2009, in DC. There are ways you can participate everyday in the month of April. Check out the calendar.
Action Center -- A few minutes of your time can make a difference. Email, call, or write your legislator and let them know how you feel about issues taking place locally, in your state and throughout the country.
National Day on Writing -- Writing is a daily practice for millions of Americans. But few notice how integral writing has become to daily life in the 21st century. This event is scheduled for October 20, 2009.
Check back often for other ways to "Participate in Special Initiatives".