International Reading Association
| International Reading Association | |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1956 |
| Purpose/focus | Literacy |
| Headquarters |
 Newark, Delaware, United States |
| Region served | International |
| Membership | 70,000 |
| President | Carrice Cummins |
| Website | www.reading.org |
The International Reading Association (IRA) is an international professional organization that was created in 1956 to improve reading instruction, facilitate dialogue about research on reading, and encourage the habit of reading.[1]
The organization, whose headquarters are in Newark, Delaware, United States, has approximately 70,000 members, and more than 1,250 councils and affiliates, worldwide.[2] Membership fees range from 24 to 39 dollars, plus fees for journal subscriptions.[3] Its President is Carrice Cummins [4] from Louisiana Tech University. Its Executive Director is Marcie Craig Post.
Publishing
In addition to newsletters, books,[5] e-books,[6] webinars,[7] and guides, the organization publishes three professional journals:
- The Reading Teacher — for those working with children to age 12
- Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy — for teachers of older learners
- Reading Research Quarterly — publishes contributions in literacy research
Reading Online, an e-journal, sponsored by the organization, was retired in 2005.[8]
Special interest groups
The International Reading Association has over 40 special interest groups for members.[9]
Awards and grants
IRA offers a number of awards and grants for educators, researchers, and authors.[10]
References
- ↑ "About IRA". Reading.org. Retrieved 2012-08-19.
- ↑ "Councils and Affiliates". Reading.org. Retrieved 2012-08-19.
- ↑ "Membership Benefits". Reading.org. Retrieved 2012-08-19.
- ↑ "Board of Directors". Reading.org. 2011-11-01. Retrieved 2012-08-19.
- ↑ "IRA Books". Reading.org. Retrieved 2012-08-19.
- ↑ "IRA E-books". Reading.org. Retrieved 2012-08-19.
- ↑ "IRA Webinars - Common Core State Standards Webinar Series". Reading.org. Retrieved 2012-08-19.
- ↑ "Reading Online". Reading Online. Retrieved 2012-08-19.
- ↑ "Special Interest Groups". Reading.org. Retrieved 2012-08-19.
- ↑ "IRA Awards and Grants". Reading.org. Retrieved 2012-08-19.
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