The Missouri Council of Teachers of English is an affiliate of the National Council of Teachers of English. MoCTE serves as a vital link between the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and local schools. MoCTE strives to:
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Cooperate with the National Council of Teachers of English in disseminating the best theory and practice of the teaching of English.
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Support Missouri English and language arts teachers at the elementary, middle, high school and college levels in the improvement of teaching and student learning in reading and writing.
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Collaborate with other professional organizations to support teacher professional growth.
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MoCTE actively encourages diversity in its membership and in its work with students in schools.