Benefits of Membership:

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The New York State English Council (NYSEC)
 

• Provides members with professional affiliation

• Recognizes publicly the experience and expertise of Council members
  by inviting them to give workshops and presentations 

• Explores current critical issues affecting English Language Arts education statewide and nationwide                  

• Facilitates dialogue among educators with common curricula and/or grade level interests and concerns

• Increases members' awareness of what is current in New York State's English Language Arts education and with the National Council's programs

• Establishes an active professional relationship with state teacher preparation programs

• Promotes excellence in English education

• Fosters collegiality and camaraderie among English Language Arts educators throughout the state

Publications and Programs

Publications

• The English Record - a professional journal published three times a year

• The Monograph - a collection of professional essays focusing on a single theme, written by and for teachers

  • NYSEC News - a quarterly newsletter

   

   

  Programs

  • Programs of Excellence
    Recognizing exemplary English Language Arts programs annually
     

  • Educators of Excellence
    Honoring educators annually who inspire excellence in students as well as teachers
     

  • Student Scholarships
    Encouraging the brightest and the best to choose English Language Arts education as their profession
     

  • Mini-grants
    Providing additional program funds to innovative educators