Revitalize your teaching practices
Whether you're an elementary school principal, a college researcher, or a published author, membership in the International Reading Association offers you access to vital resources that will keep you enlightened, inspired—and at the top of your profession.
Review the latest research-based teaching techniques by adding a subscription to one or more of IRA's peer-reviewed journals to your membership:
- The Reading Teacher—practical, easy-to-implement ideas designed for classroom teachers, reading specialists, and administrators who work with K-6 learners
- Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy—content that crosses curricular lines to address critical issues such as comprehension of STEM texts, motivating reluctant readers, and more
- Reading Research Quarterly—rigorously vetted, multidisciplinary research addressing all levels of literacy education
Join IRA today and you can also:
- Access exclusive content in our Members-Only web area, which includes Resource Roundup, a collection of the best journal articles, book chapters, videos, podcasts, and lesson plans that IRA has to offer. New resources are added monthly!
- Provide on-site, in-house PD for your staff with your 20% member discount on more than 200 books, videos, and other professional development resources.
- Cultivate relationships with experts in the field of literacy from around the world and attend valuable PD sessions at our popular Annual Convention with savings of up to $110 on registration. Speakers at the 2011 Convention include Regie Routman, Lori Oczkus, and The 2 Sisters.
- Get vital support through IRA's council network.
- Receive complimentary subscriptions to Reading Today, our award-winning, bimonthly newspaper and IRA Inspire, our monthly, members-only e-newsletter.
Join IRA today to keep on top of cutting edge teaching techniques and breakthrough literacy research.