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Welcome to the Arkansas Reading Association!

 ARAlogoThe 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.   

 


Mark the date for the ARA 2012 Conference- November 15- 16, 2012.

Call for Presenters going on now- Submit a proposal


Arkansas Reading Association
Presents
Kareem Moody, author of
Raise Them Up: How to reach unreachable children
When: Saturday, February, 18, 2012
Time: 10am—3pm
Where: Arkansas River Educational Service Cooperative
Why: Free lunch, free book, lots of great information to use in
your classroom and learn about how the Arkansas Reading
Association can support you as an educator!!
Register by filling out the Student Registration Form.
For more information, contact:
Paula Findley, President of the Arkansas Reading Association
Email: paula@arareading.org
Phone: 870-692-2061

The ESC # for the 18th is 162221

Attendees will receive 2 hours parent involvement and 2 hours technology for this event.
Make plans now to attend.



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 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. 

IRA Awards in 2011

                                Award of Excellence

                                Advocacy Award

                                17 Honor Councils

                                Exemplary Reading Program Award – Harp Elementary School, Springdale, Arkansas

   
 

   
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