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Colonial Association of Reading Educators
www.care-ksra..org
An Affiliate of
KEYSTONE STATE READING ASSOCIATION
THE INTERNATIONAL READING ASSOCIATION
Officers
• President: Dale Harper• Vice President-Programs: Angela Salezze• Programs Co-Chair: Diane Gabrielle• Membership Chair: Kathy Sagl• Secretary: Millie Henning• Treasurer: Katherine Mack• Legislative Chair: Nancy Brackbill• Legislative Co-Chair: Anne Taryn Troiani
We are . . .
• Individuals who are engaged in reading instruction, literacy development, and the encouragement of lifelong reading habits.
• Reading Specialists
• Teachers
• Curriculum Coordinators
• Librarians
• Administrators
Mission
• To promote literacy
• Provide instructional leadership
• Support professional development
• Advocate literacy issues
• Cooperate and collaborate among our membership and other organizations
Promote Literacy
• Promote Literacy through Reading as a lifelong habit for all people
• Provide information to interested parties regarding the promotion of reading habits and latest techniques
• Recognize contributions and achievements of Pennsylvanians in the area of promoting reading
Provide Instructional Leadership
• Support and facilitate effective instruction in reading and other areas of literacy
• Promote research related to effective reading instruction
• Sponsor publications, meetings and conferences intended to enhance reading
• Recognize Pennsylvanians who have provided exemplary instructional leadership in reading
Support Professional Development
• Encourage and support individuals as they provide professional development in reading
• Provide information and timely publications related to literacy
• Sponsor publications, meetings and conferences which provide professional development opportunities in reading
• Promote involvement of pre-service and in-service educators in professional development activities and organizations
Advocate Literacy Issues
• Develop collaborative relationships with the Pennsylvania Department of Education and other professional organizations to enhance reading instruction
• Advocate policies at the local, state and national levels to insure effective reading instruction
• Encourage councils to advocate effective reading instruction at local, state and national levels
Events
• National Book Festival – Washington, DC September, 2011
Barnes & Noble Educators Week - Lehigh Valley Mall,
Whitehall- Promenade Shops,
Center Valley- Southmont,
Bethlehem Township
Fall and Spring
Workshops
• Literacy Instruction Workshop-Differentiated Instruction with Jeanne Paratore
• Pearson, Scott, Foresman Curriculum Group
• Moravian College, Bethlehem, PA
• October, 2010
Literacy Instruction Workshop
• Linking PSSA to Authentic Instruction
• Cathy Kim
• Muhlenberg College,
• Allentown, PA
• November, 2010
Educational Regulations Update
• Steve Samuelson, Representative
• Hanover Elementary School
• Bethlehem, PA • February 10, 2011
Workshops
• International Literacy with Joan BaldwinMarch, 2011
• Revision Strategies with Stephanie Romano and Jolene BorgeseEast Stroudsburg University
April, 2011
Workshops
• Leadership Practicum at Lehigh University
• Bethlehem, PA
Conferences
• Keystone State Reading Association
Share the Passion
• October 27 – 29, 2011
• Lancaster County Convention Center
• 25 South Queen Street
• Lancaster, PA
Celebrate Literacy Award
• Author/Speaker Mr. Troy Hein, Channel 69 Sports
• Cedar Crest College, Allentown, PA
• May 4, 2011• Jay At Play: The Big
Hit• Illustrated by Kathryn
Roman
Literacy News
• Reading Today
• Published six times a year
CARE NEWSLETTER
Published seasonally
The Keystone Reader
Published seasonally
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We’re ready to listen and learn from your experiences.