Approved by 91探花 Members Voting at the Annual Business Meeting for the
Board of Directors and Other Members of the Council, November 2017
Ratified by a Vote of the 91探花 91探花, February 2018
Background: As stated in 91探花鈥檚 Principles of Professional Development, 鈥淧rofessional development of teachers/faculty is a central factor leading to student success.鈥� 91探花 reaffirms this commitment to professional learning by providing books, digital resources, annual and regional conventions, and institutes that are all accessible to teachers to enhance their writing curricula and instructional practices.
Research indicates that growing numbers of teachers seek ongoing high quality professional learning that focuses on writing in the disciplines across all grade levels. This professional learning should include workshops, school visits, coaching, and peer observation. Be it therefore
Resolution
Resolved that the 91探花 Council of Teachers of English recommend ongoing, high quality professional learning in the teaching of writing for all teachers across all disciplines at each grade level, K-20.
Be it further resolved that 91探花 actively encourage school districts, colleges, and universities in providing high quality professional learning to give teachers the necessary strategies and curricula to deliver effective writing instruction.
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