WORD is a dynamic and diverse organization that
includes classroom teachers, reading specialists, consultants,
administrators, supervisors, college teachers, researchers,
psychologists, librarians, media specialists, students, and
parents. WORD has more than 2,000 members in Washington and is
affiliated with the International Reading Association.
The
WORD web site provides news and information for teachers of
reading and literacy coaches in Washington State. We invite you to explore our organization more
thoroughly through these pages and see what a difference we make
in reading and literacy in Washington.
We are thrilled to
be part of the most vital literacy organization in the country
and hope that, if you are not a member, you will consider
joining. We support the goals of the International Reading Association
in professional development, advocacy, partnerships, research,
and leadership in global issues.
Do you know an outstanding educator,
administrator, or author?
Each year Washington Organization for Reading Development gets
the honor to recognize individuals and businesses for their work
in promoting literacy and instilling a love of lifelong learning
either locally or across our state of Washington. An overview of
each award—with lists of past recipients, guidelines, and
application forms—can be found here.
The following individuals were nominated
by local councils across our state and we were pleased to
honor so many deserving individuals at the Fall Conference in
October.
Our 2011 Award recipients include:
Bonnie Campbell Hill Washington State Literacy Teacher Leader
Award- Pam Pottle, Dawn Christiana and Kate Norem Norris
received this outstanding honor for their dedication to
improving the teaching
and learning of reading and writing in real world contexts.
Benton-Franklin received the Bernadette Lewis Award for their
highest increase in membership.
Parkplace Books was given the Partnership Award- nominated by
LWLC for their Partnership in Young Authors.
ESD 113 and Dana Anderson were given the Partnership Award
nominated by Cheryl Vance for their impact on schools throughout
the ESD.
Dorcas Wylder was awarded the Outstanding Administrator Award
nominated by SAC-IRA for her outstanding leadership and advocacy
of literacy.
Because Money Doesn’t
Grow on Trees
The WORD Easy Grant Program Answers The Need for Classroom
Funds, The following were the lucky recipients of Easy
Grants for classroom materials this Fall: Alysia White,
Candace Rawlings, Betty Dietzen, Marilyn Fullerton, and Susie
Adams
There is only a few weeks to submit yours. The deadline is
April 1, 2012. Click here
for the form. Send it to the WORD Past President, Cheryl Vance,
622 NW Pennsylvania Ave., Chehalis, WA 98532.
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