California Association of Teachers of English
CATE (California Association of Teachers of English) is a non-profit organization promoting communication, collaboration, and educational knowledge among all responsible for teaching English and the language arts. All California English teachers are encouraged to join.
March 9, 2018 – March 11, 2018
San Diego Town & Country Resort
Ernest Morrell, Professor of Literacy Education at Notre Dame, speaks on culturally relevant teaching and urban youth.
Martha Barnette, co-host of National Public Radio’s A Way with Words, speaks on building curiosity about words and language.
Viet Mai is a spoken word poet who will present a student showcase featuring spoken word poetry.
Kelly Gallagher speaks on classroom curriculum for writing and reading that you can use on Monday.
Meg Medina writes books for all ages about strong girls, tough times, and the power of culture.
Matt de la Peña writes award-winning young adult literature featuring characters who struggle with racial issues.
Melissa de la Cruz writes popular series of young adult novels that have been made into films for television.
