Resolutions

Resolutions are statements adopted by the IRA Board of Directors. Resolutions are revised, reaffirmed, or retired after a period of five years.

Resolutions on the following topics are available as PDF files:

• On abridgment or adaptation of works of literature
• On adolescent literacy
• On adult literacy volunteer tutors
• On assessment for children in special education experiencing reading difficulties
• On beginning reading materials
• On book and other literacy material donations to economically developing nations and newly democratized nations
• On books and other print materials for classrooms and school library media centers
• On buyer be wary
• On campaigning
• On class size reduction
• In support of credentialed library media professionals in school library media centers
• On cultural awareness
• On curriculum development with teacher involvement
• On the history of reading/literacy
• On initial literacy instruction in a first language for English language learners
• On literacy assessment
• On policy mandates
• On reading specialists, coaches, and other reading leaders
• On the selection of reading materials
• On sustained funding for “at risk” students
• On teacher certification in the United States
• On textbook and reading program censorship