Virginia State Reading Association

VSRA is a professional organization of educators and interested individuals actively engaged in the development of literacy throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia.

UPCOMING CONFERENCE FEATURED AND KEYNOTE SPEAKERS:

Dr. Joan Kindig, Kwame Alexander, Katie Garner, Marcia Invernizzi, Allison Drake, Laura Robb, Heidi Anne Mesmer, Kelly Cartwright, Sharon Vaughn, J. Patrick Lewis, Julie Coiro, Nell Duke, Ginjer Clarke, Sheila Moses, Kevin O'Malley, Maggie Stiefvater, Sharon Walpole, Mike McKenna, P. David Pearson, Fred Bowen, Taffy Raphael, Patriia Reilly Giff, Karen Bromley, Shane Templeton, Sheila Moses and Sharon Draper

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Mission

The mission of the Virginia State Reading Association is to lead in the promotion of literacy through collaboration, advocacy and professional development and to further the mission and goals of the International Reading Association.

Goals

1. Support and disseminate knowledge of best practices in literacy instruction
2. Support and disseminate literacy research
3. Foster interaction on literacy issues through collaboration, networking and partnerships
4. Advocate for policies and legislation that advances literacy
5. Provide quality professional development opportunities in the area of literacy education
6. Promote lifelong literacy habits

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