Hello, Friends in Literacy!
We would love to have you partner with us at the state level to promote literacy statewide. MSC-IRA members share an interest in following the current trends in literacy and reading instruction. Membership in MSC-IRA provides opportunities to learn about the latest developments in literacy education and to meet and interact with local and state leaders. Information about the newest teaching materials and professional publications is shared at meetings. MSC-IRA co-sponsors both the Write to Learn and Missouri Early Learning Conferences to provide opportunities to gain insights into special issues and concerns in reading such as the new Missouri Learning Standards, Title I, balanced literacy, parent programs, research-based teaching strategies, and much more. Membership dues are paid through local councils. The membership fee includes membership into the local council of your choice as well as the state council. To find out futher benefits, click here. To join online, please follow this link.
We thank you for reading and hope to see you soon at a meeting or conference!
Tammy Rhomberg (President), Glenda Nugent (State Coordinator), and Diana Houlle (Past-Pres)
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Ways to Connect
https://www.facebook.com/mscira - Look for information about upcoming events, new book releases, and links to interesting literacy information
Follow us on Twitter!
#themissourireader
Visit our website
http://www.missouri reading.org/
Find a local council and join!
http://www.missourireading.org/membership/zones
Dates to Remember
November is picture book month!
Nov. 12-13 - Missouri Early Learning Conference
Nov 21--International Games Day
Feb 17--Digital Learning Day
Feb 25-27--Write to Learn Conference
July 9-11--International Literacy Association Conference, Boston, MA
MSC-IRA Meetings:
Jan 16--virtual
Mar 5--Columbia
June 11--TBD
Thinking About Giving Back by Promoting Literacy?
If you are even considering becoming the next editors of this journal, we want to encourage you to do so! Prior to our tenure in this role, our state journal was a static document to showcase research. When we took over, our vision shifted to showcasing not only the research, but the wonderful things classroom teachers, just like you, are doing each day to make a difference! We also wanted to share in a way that would meet teachers' needs, give them their PD through a user-friendly platform, and encourage their use of technology.
We are sad to walk away from this endeavor, but we promise that we will help with the transition. We will personally teach and train the new editor/s to find success in launching the next edition. Inquiries can be directed to current board president, Tammy Rhomberg at the following email: [email protected]. Please consider this amazing opportunity!
Message from the Board