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Frequently Asked Questions
Relationship
with IRA
The IRA CL/R SIG is one of approximately
50 special interest groups of IRA,
the parent organization, which has nearly a hundred thousand members (including
classroom teachers, college instructors, librarians, administrators, parents,
authors, publishers, and ALL others interested in literacy).
With state councils in every US state and several Canadian provinces,
over 1200 local councils, and nearly 4 dozen national affiliates in over
100 countries, IRA
represents some 300,000 individuals who are working to improve literacy
worldwide.
Each council and each special interest group is autonomous while simultaneously
maintaining strong affiliational ties to facilitate networking and collaboration
on programs and projects of mutual interest.
The IRA
has served as the premier educational organization dedicated to improving
the quality of literacy instruction through the study of the reading process
and teaching techniques. The Association was formed in 1956 when the International
Council for the Improvement of Reading Instruction and the National Association
for Remedial Teachers merged.
IRA’s
long term goals include
• enhancing and improving professional development of literacy educators
• advocating significant literacy issues
• establishing and strengthening alliances and partnerships with others
• creating an informational database in support of IRA’s mission
• identifying, focusing, and providing leadership on emerging globally significant literacy issues
The IRA
publishes several journals and many books annually. It also hosts an annual
Convention and a biannual World Congress. Additionally, IRA
collaborates with various state organizations which host annual state
and regional conferences. Most state councils, some other SIGs, and some
local councils also produce journals or newsletters. Collectively the
entire organizational structure provides thousands of opportunities for
professional growth and leadership for teachers, administrators, school
board members, parents, and others who are interested in collectively
improving the development of literacy.
Any member of the International
Reading Association may become an active member
of the Children’s Literature and Reading SIG. See information
below and Subscription
and Membership Form.
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Literature and Reading Special Interest Group (IRA CL/R SIG).
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http://www.csulb.edu/org/childrens-lit
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Date modified:
May 16, 2004
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