Membership

Support and disseminate knowledge of best practices in literacy instruction

Support and disseminate literacy research

Foster discussion of literacy issues through collaboration, networking and community partnerships

Advocate for policies and legislation that advance literacy

Provide quality professional development opportunities in the area of literacy education

Automatic membership in a Local Council

Professional development opportunities

Access to a network of literacy resources

Opportunity to attend the Virginia State Literacy Conference

Option to join the International Literacy Association (ILA)

Work with others who share your passion for promoting literacy

Email updates; electronic newsletter

Reduced registration fee for VSLA Conference

Networking with literacy leaders in your Greater Washington community

Undergraduate/ Graduate Scholarships

Grants for current teachers, administrators, reading specialists, and community activists

Awards for exemplary literacy work, leadership, VSLA involvement, chapter involvement, and Teacher of the Year