WLU is an NCTE Conference made up of whole language support groups and individual professionals interested in developing and implementing whole language in educational institutions. WLU is based on a view of whole language as a dynamic philosophy of education.
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See the WLU philosophy in action by visiting Lori Jackson's classroom in Mission, South Dakota.

Literacies for All Summer Institute
July 9-12, 2009
Columbia, South Carolina
Take an inside look at whole language classrooms as the Teachers Applying Whole Language (TAWL) listserv generates conversations about implementing Whole Language in the classroom.
Know an outstanding WLU member who has made the extra effort in whole language education?
Nominations are now being accepted for the WLU Service and Lifetime membership awards. Read more . . .
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. Read more about this event scheduled for October 20, 2009.