Professional Organizations

Aiken Council of the International Reading Association (ACIRA)

Mission: Chartered in 1973, the Aiken Council of the International Reading Association is a professional organization for those individuals interested in promoting quality literacy instruction throughout the community.

Calendar of Events:

Membership Application
Top Ten Reasons to Join Your ACIRA:

  1. apply to win a book grant or conference registration
  2. receive practical ideas that work in the classroom or at home
  3. interact and collaborate with other professionals
  4. see the latest materials and learn best practices and current trends
  5. learn about literacy and its "lingo"
  6. raise awareness about literacy issues
  7. honor excellence in teaching and Distinguished Teachers of Reading
  8. set an example for other parents, educators, and community leaders
  9. earn automatic membership in the state organization and receive their publications
  10. enjoy tasty refreshments and win door prizes

Contact Information: Rebecca Dixon (rdixon@aiken.k12.sc.us)

Website: Aiken Chapter: http://acira.org/ State Chapter: http://www.scira.org

Information Submitted by: Mary Robinson

ACCTM: Aiken County (SC) Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Mission: The mission of the ACCTM is to support mathematics education professionals in Aiken County, South Carolina.

Website: www.acctm.net

Fall 2009 Newsletter

Purpose:
1. To encourage interest in mathematics and to improve the teaching of mathematics K-16.
2. To encourage and provide an exchange of ideas and materials among teachers of mathematics.
3. To encourage Aiken County teachers to participate in SCCTM and NCTM.
4. To encourage Aiken County teachers to use the resources of the RPSEC.

ACCTM Annual Membership Dues: $5.00

For state and national information visit:
The South Carolina Council of Teachers of Mathematics: www.scctm.org
The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics: www.nctm.org

Contact Information: Renee Johnson, New Ellenton Middle School, President 803-641-2760

 

Aiken County Council of Teachers of English

ACCTE Membership Flyer 2010

Membership Application 2010

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Professional Organization Links

 

National Council of Teachers of English The National Writing Project SC Writing Improvement Network
South Carolina Council of Teachers of English The Aiken Writing Project International Reading Association
South Carolina Consortium for Gifted and Talented National Board for Professional Teaching Standards  


Events for 2010-1011

The National Day on Writing

October 20, 2010

 SCCTE Conference
The National Council of Teachers of English Conference  

 

If you have any questions, e-mail Ginger Dunker at gdunker@aiken.k12.sc.us

USCA Chapter of Phi Delta Kappa Professional

Mission: Phi Delta Kappa is an international association of professional educators. Their mission is to promote quality education, with a particular emphasis on publicly supported education, as essential to the development and maintenance of a democratic way of life.

Calendar of Events:

Contact Information: Vanessa Stone (stonev@aiken.k12.sc.us). The contact number is 641-2450.

Website: http://www.pdkintl.org/

Information Submitted by: Mary Robinson, East Aiken Elementary