The Oklahoma Reading Association is a statewide organization dedicated to increasing literacy and instilling a love of reading. Improved literacy enhances personal development for a sound economy and a better future for all Oklahomans.Being a service organization, it is important to address the needs and interests of the educators of Oklahoma. It is our desire to expand the services of ORA by recognizing educators who make unselfish contributions to their community, reward those who are continuing their education and provide inservice opportunities that are in line with today's scope of objectives.
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2009-2010 OKLAHOMA READING ASSOCIATION LEADERSHIP TRAINING MEETING
Attention Board Members and Local Council Leaders:
Participate in the Partners in Literacy leadership meeting for 2009-2010
Oklahoma Reading Association
July 17th , 8:30 to 3:00
Continental Room, Skirvin Hotel
Downtown Oklahoma City
Board members and local council leaders please read the attached letter for details of the meeting.
Leadership Meeting Information Letter
To make reservations for the leadership meeting, use the following attachment.
Leadership Meeting Reservation Form
For more information contact Pamela Hamman at
E-mail: pkhamman@suddenlink.net
E-mail: Phamman@putnamcityschools.org
Map to Skirvin Hotel is attached.
Map to Skirvin Hotel
YOUR IRA COORDINATOR'S NEWSLETTER
Read Pamela Hamman's newsletter about upcoming events for ORA members. Information on how to teach vocabulary is included. IRA Coordinator's Newsletter, May, 2009
MARK YOUR CALENDAR....NOW!!!
33rd Southwest IRA Regional Conference will be February 4-6, 2010 at the Oklahoma City Cox Center.
Experience an excellent professional development opportunity at the 33rd Southwest IRA Regional Conference.
Gain valuable insights from leading voices in literacy education, including Debbie Diller, Pamela Munoz Ryan, and Tim Rasinski.
Connect with professionals from across the region.
Explore the latest in educational materials and resources in the Exhibit Hall.
Connect with professionals from across the region.
With renowned festivals, national sporting events, treasure-filled museums and a variety of districts highlighting arts and entertainment, the possibilities for adventure and fun in Oklahoma City are endless.
Connect with professionals from across the region.
Southwest Regional Conference is calling for proposals. Due date is July 22, 2009. The form is attached here. Conference Proposal Form
Southwest Regional Conference is calling for Exhibitor Session Proposals. The form is attached here.
Exhibitor Session Proposal form.
• Registration and housing will open September 15, 2009.
• The registration deadline date will be January 21, 2010
More information can be found at the International Reading Association's website.
http://www.reading.org/General/Conferences/RegionalConferences/OklahomaRegional.aspx
Please contact Cathy Barker (katiemadison@sbcglobal.net) for more information.
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