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19th West Regional Conference Seattle, Washington October 9–11 2008 Local chair: Terrell Young
The deadline has now passed to submit a
program proposal. Submitters will be notified of
the program committee’s decision by May 30.
Prepaid registration deadline is September 25, 2008. Pre-Registration
On-site Registrations
*Breakfasts, luncheons, and Thursday banquet tickets will be available for an additional fee.
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What is IRA?
IRA is the International Reading Association, a professional
educational organization for individuals who promote the advancement of
literacy worldwide.
IRA has a membership of over 92,000 educators from 90
countries. To learn more, visit the IRA website at
www.reading.org.
Inspiring General Session Speakers
Esme Raji Codell
Ralph Fletcher
Regie Routman
Celebrated Authors
Kadir Nelson
Graham Salisbury
Kirby Larson
Laura McGee Kavasnosky
Margaret Chodos-Irvine
Mitch Weiss
Martha Hamilton
Fabulous Featured Speakers
Linda Hoyt
Ray Reutzel
Alfred Tatum
Ardith Cole
Carol Jago
Nancy J. Johnson
Jerry Johns
Roger Farr
Bevery Chin
Nancy Boyles
Rebecca Sitton
Spencer Kagan
Donna Knoell
Gail Boushey
Joan Moser
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