For Authors

Helpful guidelines and resources, wherever you are in the TC Press publishing process 

FOR PROSPECTIVE AUTHORS

1. Prospectus: Please refer to our Manuscript Submission Guidelines (PDF) for detailed information about how to submit your prospectus.

2. Proposal: Projects are peer reviewed by education experts familiar with the topic of the proposed book. Those with favorable reviews are then evaluated by the TC Press editorial advisory board, which is made up of senior faculty from Teachers College, before a contract is issued.

FOR CURRENT AUTHORS

3. Manuscript Preparation: To ensure proper delivery of your final manuscript to your editor please complete our manuscript delivery checklist. 

4. Production: Once a book is contracted by TC Press, authors will work closely with their Acquisitions and Production Editors to prepare the manuscript for publication.

5. Marketing and Publicity: Read this helpful guide on what to expect before and after your book is published. 

Note: The Association of University Presses provides a useful guide for permissions.

EDITORIAL STAFF

Brian Ellerbeck | Editorial Director
ellerbeck@tc.edu
School administration, leadership, policy, special & gifted education, curriculum studies, higher education, science and mathematics, teacher research, early childhood education, sociology, educational research, teacher education, foundations of education, school change

Sarah Jubar | Senior Acquisitions Editor
sarah.jubar@tc.edu
Early childhood care and education, teacher education, art education, educational reform

Allison Scott | Senior Acquisitions Editor
ajs2435@tc.columbia.edu
Mathematics education, science education, leadership, curriculum, instruction, and assessment

Emily Spangler | Senior Acquisitions Editor
spangler@tc.edu
Language and literacy, media literacy, technology and education, teacher education, child development