Journal
The AILACTE Journal
Dedicated to Educators
AILACTE is a non-profit organization dedicated to the work of educator preparation programs in private liberal arts institutions.
Supports and Advocates
AILACTE supports, recognizes, and advocates for private higher education institutions that offer a liberal arts education. As an affiliate of the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE)
Providing Leadership
AILACTE provides communication, resources, information sharing, and leadership across organizations.
All material in the AILACTE Journal is the property of AILACTE and is copyrighted.
- The Journal is assigned ISSN 2837-1119 by the National Serials Data Program of the Library of Congress.
- No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form by any means electronically or mechanically including photocopy, recording, or any information storage or retrieval system without written permission from the publisher.
- Permission to use material generally will be made available by the editor to students and educational institutions upon written request.
- The journal and articles are a part of EBSCO Database and ERIC Database.
Contact the editors for the journals current acceptance rate.
Submission Guidelines
AILACTE Journal publishes original empirical research written concisely and adhering to the following guidelines:
- A cover page should be submitted in a separate file to include the manuscript title, author(s)’ name(s), official position(s)/title(s), affiliation(s) and contact information. Include ORCID IDs if applicable.
- The abstract should be 150-250 words.
- Manuscripts should be blinded and between 5000-8000 words (not including cover page, appendices, or references). Manuscripts should follow APA 7 format. Suggested headings include Abstract, Introduction, Literature Review, Methodology (Data Analysis), Results, Limitations, Recommendations, Conclusion, and References. They are to be submitted in a separate file that includes the title, abstract, manuscript itself (including tables, figures, and references), and any appendixes. The identity of the author(s) should not be disclosed in the paper for peer review. This includes withholding or deleting all statements that refer to the authors, their previous work, and the institutions at which the research or clinical service was performed.
For a definitive list of which limits are mandatory please visit the Review Criteria.
Review Process
June
Manuscripts and all related materials are due. Submit materials online (on the AILACTE Journal webpage).
June & July
Manuscripts are processed. Initial screening is performed by editors. Manuscripts are peer reviewed by Journal Editorial Board members.
August & September
Scores are aggregated for each manuscript and rank ordered. Decisions are made about which manuscripts to publish.
September & October
Decisions are sent to authors with feedback. Some authors may be asked to make minor revisions prior to publication.
November
Manuscripts are edited and sent to the graphic designer.
December
Galley proofs are reviewed and edited.
January
Journal is emailed to institutions, authors, Editorial Board, and the AILACTE Board.