“Promoting Reading as a Lifetime Activity”

      The Arkansas Reading Association, an affiliate of the International Reading Association, is a professional organization of individuals, institutions and councils dedicated to promoting reading and developing literacy.

Approximately 1500 members are involved in 26 local reading councils throughout the state where professional development is provided at the local level.  Each council also sponsors literacy activities in their communities.

 In addition, ARA sponsors a state reading conference in November of each year.  Nationally recognized speakers and small group session leaders provide excellent professional development for all educators.

  Membership is open to all educators, parents, community leaders and anyone interested in promoting literacy.

Local Council Officer
Summer Leadership Workshop
July 17-18

ARA and Councils Sponsor Uganda Children

Newsletter

ARA Brochure

Local Council News

Studies and Research Grant - Outside the Lines

2008 Arkansas Book Awards

866-930-READ (7323)

ARA Conference
November 19-20, 2009

Little Rock, Arkansas

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Arkansas Reading Association wins.....

IRA Awards in 2008

Award of Excellence

Membership Excellence Award

Student Membership Achievement

18 Honor Councils

4 Membership Honor Roll

ARA Celebrate

Literacy Tea

April 28 at 2:30 p.m.

Heifer International

Little Rock

 Invitation only

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Calendar

March 28 Literacy Tea

The Arkansas Reading Association, an affiliate of the International Reading Association, is a professional organization of individuals, institutions, and councils dedicated to promoting reading and developing literacy.