Whole Language Umbrella

Whole Language UmbrellaWLU 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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Call for WLU Executive Board Nominations

The WLU Nominating Committee is currently seeking nominations for 2 Board Members for the 2009 elections.

Board members serve for three years and must attend two board meetings per year, one at the WLU Literacies for All Summer Institute in July and one at the NCTE Annual Convention in November.  Read about Board member activities and responsibilities.

The Executive Board is responsible for making all on-going operational decisions for WLU and consists of Board Members and Officers who are elected each year.

To nominate a candidate or yourself, send an email to the WLU Nominating Committee by January 15, 2009.  The email should include the nominee’s name, contact information including email, 100-word introductory statement and electronic JPEG photo. 

See the WLU philosophy in action by visiting Lori Jackson's classroom in Mission, South Dakota.


2009 Literacies for All Summer Institute

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.

 

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