Description/ Purpose The IRA is the International Reading Association. They host a wonderful website at www.reading.org. It is a "professional home for those who help others learn to read." According to their website, the purpose of the IRA is to.... - Promote professional development for reading educators at all levels - Support research, practice, and policy that improve instruction for the benefit of all teachers and learners - Encourage research that informs decision making by educators, policymakers, and the public - Identify, focus, and provide leadership on significant issues in worldwide literacy - Join with other organizations to strengthen national and international alliances |