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About the International Reading Association (IRA)
IRA offers members new approaches to teaching literacy, easy ways to stay up to date on the latest research, and opportunities to connect with local literacy leaders.
The mission of the International Reading Association (IRA) is to promote reading by continuously advancing the quality of literacy instruction and research worldwide. The Association provides outstanding professional development and supports excellent teaching, critical research, and promotion of the lifetime reading habit.
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IRA Membership |
A membership in the International Reading Association (IRA) will recharge you with new approaches to teaching literacy, help you stay up-to-date on the latest research, and offer you opportunities to connect with literacy leaders in your local area and around the world.
"The opportunities afforded me by IRA, along with my state reading council leadership, have changed my plans for future goals and shaped me as a literacy educator...enriching both my personal and professional lives in powerful ways."
Tammy Board,
Reading Specialist/University Instructor,
President, Kentucky Reading Association, 2009-2010
Summary of Benefits
- Practical teaching tools you can use in the classroom
- Access to top-rated journals, innovative research, and best practices
- Being part of a community of reading professionals
- Discounts on IRA publications and other professional development resources
- Reduced conference registration ratesCMS
Learn More About the Benefits of IRA Membership
Join your colleagues in discovering research and information on the field's most important issues. IRA membership benefits include:
Access to excellent research and evidence-based practice
IRA journals are the first choice of literacy educators at all levels. Are you looking for research or tips for your classroom? Do you need the latest on hot topics or a deeper understanding of the essentials? IRA journals have something for you.
IRA's award-winning, peer-reviewed publications include The Reading Teacher, the Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy, and Reading Research Quarterly.
Significant savings, members-only opportunities
Nowhere else will you find such an array of books and videos, all focused exclusively on literacy practice and research—and all available to members at a 20% discount.
With the exclusive, members-only IRA Book Club, books will come right to your door throughout your membership year.
Outstanding professional development opportunities
At our conferences and conventions you'll be welcomed into the global community of professionals who share your commitment to literacy. As a member, you receive substantial discounts on rates and can access early members-only registration periods for the annual convention.
Our network of local, state/provincial, and national councils and affiliates brings the International Reading Association to your doorstep. Connect with literacy professionals in your area. Or choose from 40 special interest groups in which to explore various issues with professionals who share your concerns.
A place to make a difference
IRA provides a number of ways to get involved. Join our advocacy efforts and help influence education policy. Volunteer for or sponsor a literacy project. IRA membership places you in an international network of professionals in the field of reading and education.
