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.
 

			News and Happenings

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.