2007–2008

Subcommittee on the Five-Star Policy Recognition Program

Charges:

1. Review nominations by state and provincial councils for the Five Star Policy Recognition Program according to the established guidelines

a. for Phase I (Promises made); and

b. for Phase II (Promises kept) for those states/provinces that have passed Phase I last year.

2. Make appropriate recommendations for Phase I and Phase II to the Board of Directors by February 22, 2008.

3. Maintain communication with award winning states as an indication of IRA’s interest and commitment to their continued efforts to maintain policies and practices that support students’ literacy rights.

Rita M. Bean, Chair
University of Pittsburgh
232 Jill Dr
Pittsburgh, PA 15236-2148, USA
1-412-648-1718
Fax 1-412-648-3131
E-mail

Taffy E. Raphael, Board Liaison
University of Illinois at Chicago
Chicago, IL, United States

Jacqueline C. Comas
The George Washington University
Washington DC, United States

Lorena S. Donnellan
San Antonio, TX, United States

Kristin L. Nelson
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT, United States

Kathryn Ann Ransom
Springfield, IL, United States

Kathleen Schlichting
University of North Carolina, Wilmington
Wilmington, NC, United States

Marcella Moore, Ex Officio
Research & Policy
International Reading Association
Newark, DE, United States

Cathy M. Roller, Ex Officio
Director, Research & Policy
International Reading Association
Washington DC, United States