Presentation to Centennial Rotary Club August 2019
CCIRA Presidents Colleen 1985-1986 Jessica 2019-2020
History of CCIRA 1965 2019 54 years
Mission CCIRA collaboratively encourages, supports, and advances literacy through research-based instructional practices to increase literacy access to all.
Vision All people will be empowered to critically engage in our changing world by developing and utilizing literacy skills throughout life. • To promote the improvement of literacy instruction at all levels with diverse populations • To encourage lifelong habits in literacy and an appreciation of the value of reading and writing • To support local councils and individual members in promoting and advancing literacy • To recognize and honor significant contributions to and achievements in literacy • To be a respected and viable voice in literacy conversations and decisions in Colorado • To advocate for policies and practices that support the best for all learners
Resources to Members CCIRA Literacy Conversations
Grants $29,906
Family Literacy
Awards $7,504
Annual Conference 53 Years
Conference Attendees Top Local Areas States/Countries Texas-4 Lakewood & Highlands Ranch-40 Pennsylvania-4 Centennial & Aurora-48 South Dakota-4 Ft Collins-55 Washington-5 Colorado Springs-60 New York-8 Greeley & Parker-70 California-8 Littleton-89 Canada-9 Denver 128 Nebraska-11 Kansas--14 Florida-25 Northern Mariana Islands-11
Research shows over and over again that the single most influential factor in student learning is the classroom teacher.
Why Literacy in 2019?
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