October 20-21, 2023
Millikin University
Millikin Campus Information (parking, food, map)
Program at-a-glance
- Conference Home Page
- Register for the Fall Conference
- Book Hotel Room at Conference Rate [If hotel webpage does not load, please access the link from a different device, or call the hotel (Homewood Suites by Hilton, Decatur-Forsyth) directly at (217) 877-0887 for the conference rate.]
- Click here for Conference Home Page
North Lakes District Conference, September 23, 2023
April 2023 Newsletter is available! Click here to access it.
CALL FOR MANUSCRIPTS: IATE Member Mary Christel is co-editing the English Journal’s Teaching Shakespeare column with Kevin Long (Harper College). They are seeking classroom-ready contributions of 1,200-1,400 words for publication in EJ‘s 2023 & 2024 issues with the following deadlines: April 1, June 1, August 1, and October 1. Click here for the call for manuscripts for submission details or contact Mary directly at teachshakes@gmail.com to receive a copy of the call, to express your interest in contributing or to ask any questions.
IATE’s 2023-2024 LEADERSHIP TEAM
- President: Jennifer Gouin
- First Vice-President:Betsy Geiselman
- Second Vice-President: Kim Kotty
- Secretary: Norman Boyer
- Treasurer: Michelle Ryan
- Executive Secretary: Kaitlin Glause
IATE’s Mission
An affiliate of the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE), IATE serves professional teachers of English at all levels, elementary through college, throughout the state of Illinois. We offer a variety of activities and publications, most notably our annual fall conference. IATE members also participate in regional activities throughout the year and serve on standing committees that promote the interests of IATE and its 1200 members.Arranged by districts across the state, IATE provides a lively network for the exchange of teaching tips, current research, and professional development—as well as enduring friendships.
The mission of the Illinois Association of Teachers of English is to improve the quality of instruction in English at all educational levels; to encourage research, experimentation, and investigation in the teaching of English; to facilitate professional cooperation of the members; to hold public discussions and programs; to sponsor the publication of desirable articles and reports; and to integrate the efforts of all those who are concerned with the improvement of instruction in English.
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