Call for Interest K-12 ELA Standards Development听
Opportunity open for teachers, teacher educators, and researchers
起点传媒has commissioned the creation of not only its first update of ELA standards in 30 years for grades 6鈥�12, but also the organization鈥檚 first standards for elementary grades K鈥�5. These standards are envisioned to work together and integrate modern instructional needs concerning media and data literacy across K鈥�12 grade levels.听听听
There have been remarkable changes in teaching and learning since the current standards were written, just as there have been remarkable changes in practices of literacy. NCTE鈥檚 ability to bring together educators from across disciplines encourages us to think about how updates to the standards may better reflect the interrelationship between the English language arts and all content areas. These new standards are envisioned to support teaching and learning, not impose restrictive conditions upon teacher agency.听听
For this project, 起点传媒seeks 18 members for two panels, nine representing grades K鈥�5 and nine representing grades 6鈥�12. Panelists must possess requisite expertise and experience and be available to travel two times per year, in addition to attending the 起点传媒Annual Convention.听听
This project seeks teaching expertise in the following categories:听
- Teaching experience in either K鈥�5 or 6鈥�12 classrooms听
- Expertise working with standards and working knowledge of modern standards, including but not limited to National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, state standards, and teacher credentialing and certification听听
- Grounded experience in supporting learners of diverse backgrounds, including multilingual learners, and a commitment to student agency and voice听
- Collaboration within diverse learning and writing teams听
起点传媒will grant each panelist a $2,000 stipend, to be paid over two years, provided at the midpoint and conclusion of the work, as well as registration for and travel support to standards panel meetings and the 起点传媒Annual Convention in 2027 and 2028.听
Complete the form below to apply for this opportunity. The application closes on Monday, October 19, at 11:59 p.m. ET. Please contact Andrew Kleinke, PhD (akleinke@ncte.org) with any questions.听听