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Canadian Network of International Reading Association Councils (CNIRAC) is a non-profit organization that connects the Provincial Associations, local reading councils, special interest councils and groups of the International Reading Association in Canada. The purpose CNIRAC is to provide communication and serve as a forum for discussion on Canadian literacy issues.

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International Reading Association

Since 1956, IRA has been a nonprofit, global network of individuals and institutions committed to worldwide literacy.  More than 70,000 members strong, the Association supports literacy professionals through a wide range of resources, advocacy efforts, volunteerism, and professional development activities.  Our members promote high levels of literacy for all by:

  • Improving the quality of reading instruction
  • Disseminating research and information about reading
  • Encouraging the lifetime reading habit

Local Councils and Affiliates

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Nominations for the CNIRAC Service Award are being accepted! Deadline for nominations are November 1, 2011. Details on the criteria, contact and application form are available by following the link: CNIRAC Award.

Everyone is invited to the 2011 Canadian Reception at the 56th Annual IRA Convention. The reception is on Tuesday, May 10th at 5:00pm at the Peabody Hotel, Orlando. More to follow. If you wish to donate, please fill out the following form: Canadian Reception Donation Sheet.

 

 

EVENTS AND CONFERENCES

The Power of Literacy - Inernational Reading Association (IRA) 56th Annual Convention.

Orlando, Floriday - May 8-11, 2011

 

Adolescent Literacy Summit: A Call For Action - Manitoba Reading Association

Winnipeg, Manitoba - April 14-15, 2011

REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED DUE TO OVERWHELMING EARLY BIRD REGISTRATIONS!

(MRA Adolescent Literacy Summit Flyer); (MRA Adolescent Literacy Summit Program)

 

 

MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION

Contact your provincial reading council for membership information.

For membership in the Canadian Special Interest Group on Literacy (CSIG-L) follow the CSIG-L link above.