Preparing Reading Professionals: A Collection from the International Reading Association

This collection of previously published IRA material complements IRA's Standards for Reading Professionals - Revised 2003 (see p. 35) by presenting a more detailed picture of particular standard elements. You'll see the standards in action and be able to visualize how a standard element might look in your own program. The collection is organized into five sections that correspond to the five standards: Foundational Knowledge; Instructional Strategies and Curriculum Materials; Assessment, Diagnosis, and Evaluation; Creating a Literature Environment; and Professional Development. The companion also can stand on its own and will be of interest to all reading professionals because of its focus on professional expertise, reading research, and reading instruction.