24th Southeast Regional Conference:
New Orleans, Louisiana

November 29–December 1, 2009

Local chair: Carrice Cummins

Experience an excellent professional development opportunity at the 24th Southeast IRA Regional Conference. Gain valuable insights from leading voices in literacy education, including Richard Allington, Kathryn Au, Patricia Edwards, Jim Grant, Jerry Johns, Laureen Reynolds, and Dorothy Strickland.

Share the vision of children's book authors who engage your students to read, including Jan Brett, celebrating the 20th anniversary of The Mitten and Kirby Larson, coauthor of Two Bobbies: A True Story of Hurricane Katrina, Friendship, and Survival.

Connect with your colleagues from across the region.

Learn the latest research-based practices and teaching strategies you can use immediately.

Explore the latest educational materials and resources in the Exhibit Hall.

Experience the genuine hospitality and rich culture that makes New Orleans a unique and unforgettable destination. Whatever your interest, New Orleans will give you something to celebrate.

And find inspiration all around you!

Program proposals

IRA is now offering exhibitors an opportunity to submit proposals for commercial presentations during regional conferences. Proposal forms will be available from this site in May 2009.

Registration and housing

Exhibitor information

Exhibit applications, sponsorship opportunities, and advertising rates will be available in May 2009.