OSLA Membership Subscription

OSLA Membership Subscription Benefits

The Oregon State Literacy Association, previously known as Oregon Reading Association, is an affiliate of the International Literacy Association and a professional organization dedicated to people who are interested in all forms of literacy and the promotion of lifetime literacy.

Professional Membership: teachers, literacy coaches, principals, educators, retirees, administrators, college of education faculty

Student Membership: undergraduate and graduate college students

Local Councils that support literacy in their communities

• Capitol Reading Council - serving Marion and Polk counties
• Driftwood Reading Council – serving Coos and Curry counties
• Lane County Literacy Council – serving Lane county
• Mid-Valley Literacy Chapter – serving Linn, Benton, and Lincoln counties
• Mountain Valleys Reading Council – serving Wallowa, Union, and Baker counties
• Portland Reading Council – serving Clackamas and Multnomah counties and part of Washington county (Beaverton, Sherwood, and Tigard-Tualatin)
• Rogue ValleyLiteracy Council – serving Jackson, Josephine, and Klamath counties
• Three Sisters Literacy Association – serving Deschutes, Crook, and Jefferson counties
• Umpqua Literacy Council – serving Douglas county
• Vineyard Valley Literacy Council – serving Yamhill county and part of Washington county (Banks, Forest Grove, Gaston, and Hillsboro)
• Members-At-Large – educators in other areas

• Teachers As Readers Book Groups - Local council sponsored book clubs that focus on literacy topics
• Literacy Grants – OSLA provides grants for classroom literacy projects
• Patricia Gallagher Children’s Choice Picture Book Award –Students vote for their favorite title from five nominees. Book sets available through local councils to loan to members.
• The Oracle Newsletter – Online publication featuring articles on literacy topics and information on state and local council activities.
• Lending Library – Access to current professional books and DVD’s focused on literacy
• Conferences – Reduced registration fees on professional learning events featuring national literacy experts, authors, and small group presentations offering practical classroom strategies
• Networking - Opportunities to network with other literacy professionals
• Literacy Blasts - bimonthly e-mail blast containing opportunities for professional development or community service
• Literacy Community Service - Opportunities to support and participate in literacy community service projects

Growing Literacy in Oregon

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