The Oregon Reading Association will again choose
one school to represent Oregon for the
International Reading Association's Exemplary
Reading Program Award
The Winning School will receive:
• $500 to use for a literacy project
• Lots of favorable publicity, both locally and statewide.
• Three paid registrations for the ORA Winter Institute to be held February
10-11, 2012
• Free one-year ORA memberships or renewals for the ENTIRE certified
staff.
• An invitation to present at the 57th IRA Annual Convention in Chicago, IL
April 29-May 2, 2012 (not required).
Criteria:
• All public
and private elementary and secondary schools are eligible if the school
has at least one IRA member.
• The school must apply with its entire reading program, not just
one segment, such as Title I, library/media.
• The application form must be signed by the chief school officer;
e.g., the superintendent.
• The winning program should serve as a model for other schools
and teachers.
If you know of a school that would be
a good candidate for this prestigious award,
please send the name and address of the school and a contact person's
name to:
René Dernbach, 3215 NE Fremont St., Portland, OR 97212
mdernbach@comcast.net
Phone: 503-331-1123
POSTMARKED BY TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2011
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