55th Annual Convention: Chicago, Illinois, USA
April 25–28, 2010 | McCormick Place / Lakeside Center | 2301 S. Lake Shore Drive | Chicago, Illinois, 60616
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IRA's 55th Annual Convention in Chicago will be an inspiring and exciting professional development opportunity. The program is packed with leaders and pioneers from the field.
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Keynote speakers, session leaders, and strands
Al Gore, former Vice President and co-recipeint of the Nobel Peace Prize and Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah of Jordan will both be keynote speakers. Read on to see the convention strands and session leaders.
Mini-courses, mega benefit
New this year are intensive mini-courses—thirteen brand new courses packed with valuable knowledge and insight you can take with you right into the classroom.
Reading Research Conference
Reading Research Conference will be part of the convention program and open to all attendees at no extra cost on Monday, April 26. Click here for more information about the program and the reception.
Clock hours
New for 2010!
Record your clock hours from any web-enabled computer, 24/7! IRA is doing away with readers at the back of course rooms to make recording clock hours more convenient and to make room for a few more seats. Additional information will be available on-site and in your credentials packet with your badge.
IRA is a recognized professional development provider in most U.S. states and can provide transcripts of clock hours for conferees to use toward continuing education requirements. In addition, the National Association of State Title I Directors, a participant at IRA’s convention, has determined that convention sessions meet the definitions found in Section 2123, Local Uses of Funds of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001.
Registration is now open! Download a registration form or browse the list of ticketed sessions and Institutes.
Housing for convention attendees and exhibitors is now open. Click here for more details.
Exhibitor and Sponsor Information
Applications for exhibit space are now being accepted. Reserve your prime space early by downloading and submitting an application today.
Exhibitor forms and links
Information for presenters is now available, including specific instructions for each type of meeting, audiovisual ordering information, and how to post materials to IRA's website.