WCTE Convention 2010 State Questionnaire

In 2010, NCTE will be celebrating their 100th anniversary in Chicago in November. As you know, WCTE generally holds the state convention in October or early November. In order to support the largest number of English teachers, WCTE would like some feedback from you about your convention needs for 2010. Please let us know how we can help you make budgeting plans for 2010.

1. What English/Language Arts convention(s) are you planning on attending in 2010?

What English/Language Arts convention(s) are you planning on attending in 2010? National Council of Teachers of English

Wisconsin Council of Teachers of English

Both

Neither

2. Do you think WCTE should hold a state convention in 2010, or should we focus our efforts on helping as many Wisconsin teachers as possible attend the national convention?

Do you think WCTE should hold a state convention in 2010, or should we focus our efforts on helping as many Wisconsin teachers as possible attend the national convention? Hold a state convention

Help with the NCTE convention

3. If we have a state convention, where would you like to see it held?

If we have a state convention, where would you like to see it held? Madison area

Milwaukee area (the 2009 convention will be held here)

Wausau area

Eau Claire area

Green Bay/Appleton area

Other

Other (please specify)

4. If we have the state convention in your area, would you be willing to serve on a local convention committee?

If we have the state convention in your area, would you be willing to serve on a local convention committee? No, thank you

Yes

For "Yes" (please include name here)

5. What efforts should WCTE be pursuing to help Wisconsin teachers attend the NCTE convention? (Please check all the apply)

What efforts should WCTE be pursuing to help Wisconsin teachers attend the NCTE convention? (Please check all the apply) Get a block of rooms at a cheaper hotel on the outskirts of Chicago

Coordinate carpooling from different areas of the state

Coordinate bus transportation from different areas of the state

Coordinate room sharing for Wisconsin teachers

Other

Other (please specify)

6. If you volunteered to help out at the national convention (for example, to chair a sectional, help organize a luncheon, etc.), would your school district be more likely to grant you school release time and/or provide funds to attend the NCTE convention?

If you volunteered to help out at the national convention (for example, to chair a sectional, help organize a luncheon, etc.), would your school district be more likely to grant you school release time and/or provide funds to attend the NCTE convention? They would provide school release time

They would provide funds for me to attend

They would provide release time AND funds

My district would not provide either even if I volunteered to help

7. WCTE is always looking for help at the state level with various committees and with district director positions. Would you be interested in serving on a committee or acting as a district director for your CESA district?

WCTE is always looking for help at the state level with various committees and with district director positions. Would you be interested in serving on a committee or acting as a district director for your CESA district? Yes, I’d be interested in committee work

Yes, I’d be interested in becoming a district director

No, thank you

For "Yes" please include name