TCTELA - Texas Council of Teachers of English Language Arts

06/01/2026

TCTELA All Sections Meeting: The Legislative Update featuring Raise Your Hand Texas

Summertime is upon us, and the time to rest, relax, and recharge has come. However, TCTELA is still actively working for Texas ELA teachers as the new proposed reading list is being reviewed by the SBOE.

TCTELA proudly partners with Kelley Thomas of Raise Your Hand Texas to bring you our TCTELA
Summer Legislative Update. You will leave with an understanding of how recent state policy will shape Texas RLA classrooms in the 26-27 school year and beyond!

After the main session, you’ll have the opportunity to choose a Section Breakout Room for the remainder of the hour, where we'll complete a call to action that aligns with your specific literacy role, all while connecting with other educators!

Bonus: We're giving away books, because what better way to spend the summer than with a great read? We will have children's literature, middle grades, and YA books. Simply like, comment, and tag someone else on this post.



June 20 | 9AM | Zoom
Registration link in our Linktree
https://linktr.ee/TCTELAlinks

06/01/2026

☀️ Summertime for teachers is for rest, reflection, and investing in yourself as an educator.

This June is the perfect time to join TCTELA, a community that gets what it means to teach ELAR in Texas!

When the busyness of the school year fades, this is your chance to pause, reconnect with your love of language and literacy, and plug into a community that champions you all year long.

This June, we're inviting educators across the state to become members. Whether you're new to TCTELA or returning, welcome home.

Check out our Linktree for all things TCTELA and how to become a member - https://linktr.ee/TCTELAlinks

Join today and be ready to hit the ground running this fall.

05/30/2026

Save the date for the TCTELA conference!! February 5-7 in Denton.

Save the date! Join us in Denton Feb. 5-7 for our 62nd Annual Conference. TCTELA is accepting applications for Presentation Proposals for the 2027 Conference by 9/7/26. Link to apply: https://ventureall.wufoo.com/forms/p1c0gsgn1osmq49/ Hope to see you there!

05/30/2026

The deadline to apply is tomorrow!!

📣 Attention Texas ELA Teachers: The Dr. Edmund J. Farrell Teacher Advancement Scholarship deadline is coming up fast!

Are you currently pursuing — or planning to pursue — a master's or doctorate degree? This scholarship was created to support Texas ELA educators like you as you invest in your professional growth.

Named in honor of Dr. Edmund J. Farrell and his profound impact on English/language arts education, this scholarship reflects TCTELA's commitment to lifting up teachers at every stage of their career.

📅 Application deadline: May 30, 2026

👉 Apply here: https://tinyurl.com/bdzf8fa4

Share this with an ELA educator who's working toward their next degree!

05/30/2026

The deadline for public comment is June 15th make sure your voice is heard.

05/18/2026

This Friday!! You don’t want to miss Dr. Lois Barker drop some wisdom and knowledge decoding the conference proposal process. Will be via Zoom Friday May 22 5-6!!

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From Idea to Impact: TCTELA 2027 Proposal Workshop

May 22, 2026, Friday, from 5-6 PM via Zoom

Join us for a practical, step-by-step session designed to help you confidently navigate the 2027 Call for Proposals for the Texas Council of Teachers of English Language Arts.

Whether you’re a first-time presenter or looking to strengthen your submission, this session will give you the tools and strategies to turn your ideas into a featured conference session.

In this workshop, you’ll learn how to:�- Craft a compelling, standout abstract�- Align your proposal with conference goals�- Showcase your classroom innovations with clarity and purpose� -Understand what review committees are really looking for

Wonder is waiting, and so are we.

Register here: https://tctela.configio.com/pd/184/from-idea-to-impact-tctela-2027-proposal-workshop

05/16/2026

🥁 Drumroll, please…

TCTELA is thrilled to announce our 2026–2028 Rising Leader Cohort!

We are so proud to welcome these four outstanding ELAR educators into our leadership development program:

✨ Francisco Faticati
✨ Lucresy Goff
✨ Vanessa Sebro
✨ Ranyah Hindi

Over the next two years, these educators will engage in meaningful professional development, build connections across the state, and grow as leaders in the Texas ELAR community. The future of ELAR leadership in Texas is bright, and these four are proof.

Congratulations, Rising Leaders! We can't wait to see what you bring to TCTELA and to classrooms across Texas. 💙📚

05/16/2026

📢 Important update for Texas educators.

The literary works list connected to HB 1605 received first-reading approval at the April State Board of Education meeting. The vote is not yet complete. The list is now posted for public comment, and the next vote is expected during the week of June 22nd.

This is not over. And your voice still matters.

Here is how you can stay engaged:

📝 REVIEW THE LIST AND SUBMIT PUBLIC COMMENT. You do not need to write a lengthy response. A few sentences grounded in your classroom experience are enough and they matter. Deadline: June 15

🔗https://tinyurl.com/viewandcomment

📬 CONTACT YOUR SBOE MEMBER. A brief, personal message from a constituent is one of the most effective forms of advocacy. Share your perspective on instructional time, student access, and professional autonomy. 🔗 https://wrm.capitol.texas.gov/home

🎤 SIGN UP TO TESTIFY AT THE JUNE SBOE MEETING. Registration starts Tuesday, June 16, and ends Friday, June 19. Testimonies are two minutes long, and every voice helps ensure that the realities of Texas classrooms remain part of the conversation.

🔗https://tinyurl.com/hj6h6z8r

📣 SHARE WITH YOUR NETWORKS Forward this post to colleagues, departments, and professional networks. The more voices, the stronger our collective impact.

The strength of TCTELA has always been its members. Thank you for continuing to show up. Together, our voices are stronger. 💙

05/08/2026

📣 TCTELA All Sections Meeting: Sharpening the Saw

The end of the school year is in sight, and before summer flies by, TCTELA wants to help you slow down, reflect, and recharge.

Join us on May 16 at 9 AM via Zoom for our All Sections Meeting, where we'll be focused on one important question: how do you refresh yourself and your teaching as you look forward to a new school year?

Whether you're feeling the weight of a long year or simply ready to dream about what's next, this is your space to breathe, connect, and get inspired alongside fellow Texas ELA educators.

📚 Bonus: We're giving away books, because what better way to spend the summer than with a great read? We will have children's literature, middle grades, and YA books. Simply like, comment, and tag someone else on this post.

📅 May 16 | 9 AM | Zoom

👉 Registration link in our Linktree — link in bio!

05/08/2026

📣 Introducing the Newest Members of the TCTELA Dream Cohort!

TCTELA is thrilled to continue investing in early educators across the great state of Texas — and today, we get to celebrate the next chapter of that commitment.

Please join us in welcoming our newest Dreamers and program mentors to the TCTELA Dream Cohort! This program is built on the belief that when we invest in teachers early in their careers, we strengthen ELA education for every student they will ever teach.

We are deeply grateful to National Council of Teachers of English for their generous funding and continued partnership in making this program possible. Their support allows us to keep growing, keep dreaming, and keep showing up for Texas ELA educators.

We are so excited to see what this cohort will be able to accomplish! 🌟