SDCTE Monthly Poll

September 2002

Topic: SDCTE and You

This month's poll is an online version of the membership survey SDCTE President Nancy Kampf included in the September 2002 English Notes. If you have not received the September English Notes--or if you simply prefer responding online--please consider sharing your thoughts with us here.

Nancy's letter:

Dear members of South Dakota Council of Teachers of English,

As we launch another school term in the midst of heat, wind and drought, trying to provide another good start for our rested and refreshed students, our ears are full of No Child Left Behind, online writing test pilots, standards and assessments, teacher joys and stresses in equal abundance.

Our goal as an affiliate in 2002-2003 is to better meet the needs of our members. That means we need to know what you need SDCTE to do for you — every day— in order to make your teacher life easier and more fulfilling. We also need to know to what level you wish to become involved in your affiliate. For those of us in leadership positions, belonging to SDCTE is a priority. We need your help to discover how we might help you to make SDCTE a priority in your life as well. . . .

All of us on the Executive Board at SDCTE want our affiliate to be an organization that encourages, supports and affirms its members. Your help in accomplishing our goal is essential.

Hoping to hear from you,

Nancy Kampfe

SDCTE President

1. Membership Status

I am a current member of SDCTE.

I am a former member of SDCTE.

I have never been a member of SDCTE.

2. English Notes: The SDCTE Newsletter

What kinds of articles would you like to see in English Notes? (Check all that apply.)

Book reviews of new professional books

Tips to prepare your students for statewide assessments

Articles about successful ways to teach English to SD students

Articles about teaching methods successful with minority students

More articles focused on elementary/middle school English

Articles about positive student achievements in the classroom—other than on standardized tests

Advocacy articles on statewide issues such as the proposed merit pay plan for SD teachers

Articles showing you what to do when book titles are challenged, and how to be proactive rather than reactive

Lists of ways for you to become more involved in SDCTE

Please include any other comments about English Notes in the box below.

3. The SDCTE Website

What additional types of information would you like to see on the SDCTE Website?

4. The Annual Spring Conference

a. Conference Length

How long should the Spring Conference last?

Less than one full day

One full day

One and one-half days

Two full days

More than two days

b. Conference Agenda

Check all that apply:

I would like to see more variety in the conference agenda.

I would like more small group discussions.

I would like to see more presenters.

I would like sessions to be presented more than once.

I would like more sessions on elementary/middle school.

Please include any other comments about the Spring Conference in the box below.

5. Other Personal Contacts with SDCTE Members

Would you like to have more personal contact with SDCTE members throughout the year to discuss issues of common interest?

Yes

Undecided

If you answered "yes," how far are you willing to drive to attend social-professional events?

6. Optional Information

Name:

Email Address:

School:

Snail Mail Address:

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