The Maine Council for English Language Arts (MCELA) is a collaborative community that provides Maine teachers of English language arts with opportunities to reflect upon and improve their teaching practices.  Its activities include working to:
  • Support the learning and teaching of literacy across the content areas in Maine schools
  • Promote professional practices for the education and preparation of teachers of English language arts
  • Provide opportunities for teacher development
  • Contribute to the development and implementation of local and state policy 
  • Improve the quality of English language arts learning and teaching in Maine schools

2022-23 MCELA Goals:

  • Advocate for intellectual freedom
  • Increase visibility for the organization and board diversity
  • ​Be a connection for learning and growing in the teaching of literacy through our in-person conference, online offerings, social media, monthly email newsletter, and Northwords