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Everyone's Talking! published 15 January 10


A Call for Papers for the June 2010 edition of Practically Primary is now available.  The theme will be 'Everyone's Talking!'.  Classroom teachers are invited to submit their stories or ideas.  Plenty of help and encouragement is available, so please feel free to contact the editorial team.   Download more information here. 

 

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Teaching Awards for Excellence published 10 December 09



ALEA congratulates the winners of the Australian Awards for Teaching Excellence.
See list of winners and achievements here.  Read Teaching Australia's media announcement here. 

 

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Life Membership published 27 August 09


Congratulations to ALEA Vice-President Christine Topfer who was awarded Life Membership at the Hobart Conference in July.  Read Christine's citation here.

 

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Our Association The Australian Literacy Educators' Association is dedicated to the improvement of literacy development and language learning at all levels. It provides support and professional development to educators and others interested in literacy through international, national, state and regional conferences, workshops and seminars, journals, position papers and other publications.

Go to our Publications Page for more information on ALEA journals.  Journal articles can also be accessed at Informit.'TAKE NOTE' : current newsAUSTRALIAN CURRICULUM K-10
Initial response to the draft Australian English curriculum by the President of the Australian Association for the Teaching of English - 'Does Not Match Expectations'.


WELCOME - NEW EDITORIAL TEAM FOR LITERACY LEARNING:  THE MIDDLE YEARS
ALEA welcomes the new editors of Literacy Learning: the Middle Years.  Debbie Martens and Kelly Booker of the University of Canberra will be taking on this very important role from the October 2010 edition.  ALEA sincerely thanks outgoing editors Robyn Henderson, Elizabeth Hirst and Annette Patterson for their terrific work over the past couple of years.  Contributions are always welcome, and help and support always available.  See the Literacy Learning link under Publications for more information.

NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN FOR ALEA NATIONAL COUNCIL

Nominations are now open for the National Council of the Australian Literacy Educators' Association.  All positions are for a two year term and nominations close on 30 April 2010.  Download Nomination Form for more details.

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Annual Report
2008-2009
Be sure to read the latest Annual Report presented at ALEA's AGM in July 2009, held during the Hobart conference.
STELLA Standards




Standards for Teachers of English Language and Literacy in Australia (STELLA) provides a detailed picture of accomplished English/Literacy teaching.


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