The Arizona Reading Association was granted its charter by the International Reading Association in 1958. ARA is the support organization for thirteen chartered councils.
CALL FOR PROPOSALS!
Reading: The Golden Opportunity
2008 State Conference
September 19 & 20, 2007
Glendale, Arizona:
Please download and submit your proposals [PDF].
Upcoming Events
March 2008, Cochise Area Reading Council: Dr. Seuss Project
Early Learning Center – A Avenue
For more information contact: Tami Birch, dietzfamily@cableone.net
March 2008, Northern Arizona Reading Council:
Teachers as Readers – Book Study Group
For titles and locations, please contact, Sherry.Markel@nau.edu
March 1, 2008, Central Arizona Reading Council: Arizona Young Authors Conference
Keynote Speaker: Amanda Shepherd
Mesquite Elementary School, 129 N. Arizola Rd, Casa Grande, AZ
For more information, contact: Ollie Archambault: OMArchambault@msn.com
March 1, 2008, Gila Reading Council: Dr. Seuss Book Giveaway
Celebrate Dr. Seuss’ Birthday from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Claypool Safeway
For more information contact: : LaVerna Andress, glandress@cableone.net,
March 1, 2008, Phoenix West Reading Council: Literacy Saturday: Celebrating Dr. Seuss’ Birthday and Read Across America
This program will feature Dr. Seuss read alouds and “Make and Take” Literacy Activities for all ages.
Time and Place: 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Westgate City Center, Fountain Park (By AMC Theaters), Glendale, AZ
For more information, contact: Jerri Horning, jhorning@fastq.com
March 4, 2008, Phoenix West Reading Council: Targeting Comprehension: Spotlight on Summarizing and Inferring
Presenter: Nancy Chalex, Ed.D., Chalex Literacy Consulting
Time and Place: 5:15 p.m. – 7:15 p.m., Old Country Buffet, Arrowhead Towne Center, 17125 North 79th Avenue, Glendale, AZ.
For more information, contact: Jerri Horning, jhorning@fastq.com
March 11, 2008, Greater Paradise Valley Reading Council: The Heart of the Story: A Writer’s Workshop
Presenter: Sarah Green, author and teacher
Session Overview: A framework for teachers and media specialists to teach story elements will be demonstrated. With this knowledge, students will become better at many skills including choosing books, writing stories in high-interest genres and applying their knowledge of story elements to standardized test situations.
Time and Place: 4:00 – 6:30 p.m., Sunset Canyon Elementary School Library, 2727 E. Siesta Lane, Phoenix, Arizona
For more information contact: Barbara Gowan, bgowan54@cox.net
March 15, 2008, Yavapai Reading Council: Comprehension Strategies with Non-Fiction Text
Presenter: Dr. Robert Wortman
This is an outstanding opportunity to discover the best strategies in teaching non-fiction text. Dr. Wortman will have valuable handouts, and his materials will be for sale.
Time and Place: 11:00 a.m., Prescott Gurley Grill, 230 W. Gurley, Prescott, AZ
For more information contact: Mona Gillum: Monagillum@yahoo.com
March 25, 2008, Central Arizona Reading Council: Best New Books for Kids
Presenter: ARA President-Elect, Lisa Morris Wilkey
For more information, contact Liz Morris, Lizm73@hotmail.com
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Last Updated: February 24, 2008