Literacy Community

IRA works in cooperation with many other organizations that share our commitment to promoting literacy, high-quality instruction, and educational opportunity for all. As a member of the worldwide community of literacy educators, IRA invites other groups to participate in our conferences, research projects, and publications programs. At the same time, we try to keep IRA members informed about events, activities, and resources made available to them by the larger community.

Resources available in this section include

News and Public Information: Announcements, news from the world of literacy, and information about reading for parents, professionals, the press, and the public

Online Discussions, where you’ll find information on joining our listservs and archives of discussions

Literacy Links, offering categorized links to hundreds of literacy-related organizations, resource providers, and websites

Graduate Programs in Reading and Literacy Education, a guide to advanced degree programs, organized geographically

Accreditation of Teacher Education, a summary of IRA’s partnership with the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and the Teacher Education Accreditation Council (TEAC), along with resources to support those seeking NCATE accreditation

Certificate of Distinction for Professional Preparation in Reading (QUESTER)  NEW!