Whole Language Umbrella

WLU is an NCTE Conference made up of whole language support groups and individual professionals interested in developing and implementing whole language in educational institutions. WLU is based on a view of whole language as a dynamic philosophy of education.

Join WLU by subscribing to our journal Talking Points

     Who We Are

Survey Participation Requested

In order to assist us in better serving our community, the Whole Language Umbrella Board has developed a survey instrument designed to collect information about the views of our members in a wide range of areas.  This survey is one of the ways we are working towards gaining an increased level of understanding to enable us to improve the support we provide for our members.           

Please take a moment to fill in and return this survey here.

Recordings Available for the NCTE Virtual Conference: Supporting Students in a Time of Core Standards
These grade-level recordings, from the live events held throughout April 2011, are now available to download and view at your convenience.  These recordings will help school and district-based teaching teams think through their plans for providing every student with the best possible support in reaching goals identified in their state standards for English language arts.
Click here for more information!

Download and share the Supporting Students in a Time of Core Standards Brochure.

May Talking Points Available
Read about the "Power of Observation" in the May 2011 issue of Talking Points online today!  

Connect with Us
There are several ways to connect with whole language educators around the world:

• Join in and continue or start a conversation online in the WLU Connected Community.
• Join TAWL Groups on Facebook or the TAWL Listserv.  TAWL Groups provide individuals, usually from the same geographical area, a local network for their interest in whole language.  Join or start a group today!
  
  
• Contact a WLU Executive Board member with a question or comment. 

New from NCTE

Teaching Phonics in Context
Through myriad classroom vignettes, experienced educators David Hornsby and Lorraine Wilson show just how phonics is taught and learned in literacy-rich classrooms.

Also, check out the On Demand Web seminar featuring David and Lorraine on Reading and Writing in the Elementary Classroom:  Teaching Phonics in Context.

NCTE Centennial Celebration

Join us as NCTE celebrates its Centennial, 100 years of leadership in literacy education.  Visit the Centennial website and learn about:

• NCTE history through documents, interviews, and the Centennial Film;
• stories from educators and share your Then and Now Story;
• where it all began in Chicago, Illinois where this year the NCTE Annual Convention will take place.

What Whole Language Is Not: Common Myths and Misunderstandings

12 common myths about whole language are dispelled in this Fact Sheet from the Center for Expansion of Language and Thinking (CELT).

Read additional fact sheets.