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

Save The Date
WORD, in partnership with the Lake Washington Literacy Council, will host Debbie Miller for a one day workshop on Saturday, March 17, 2012 from 9 am until 3 pm at Lake Washington High School. Debbie will discuss:

• :Comprehension strategy instruction
• Thoughtful use of time
• Releasing responsibility to children early and often
• Book selection
• Instilling the spark of agency within children and ourselves

The cost for WORD/LWLC members is only $60 with nonmembers at $85; Associate and Student members; $20 and nonmember Associate and Students; $30.  Lunch is provided and 5 clock hours will be available for purchase.  Registration is now open. You can use the QR code or the button below.

Congratulations To These Easy Grant Recipients
The following were the lucky recipients of Easy Grants for classroom materials this Fall!

• Alysia White
• Candace Rawlings
• Betty Dietzen
• Marilyn Fullerton
• Susie Adams
• Susan Phillips

There is still plenty of time to submit yours.  The deadline is April1, 2012.  Print of this form and send it to the WORD Past President, Cheryl Vance, 622 NW Pennsylvania Ave., Chehalis, WA 98532.

2011 Award Winners
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. 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 Winners:

• 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 & 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.
   
• KHQ was awarded the Media Award-nominated by SACRIA for their promotion of literacy in Eastern Washington.
   
• Cheryl Vance was awarded the Merry Cammack Inspiration Award for her continual inspiration for literacy leaders, teachers and students across our state.

We’re now collecting nominations for the 2012 awards! Nominate individuals and businesses impacting literacy across our state.  To learn more follow the links on the left side of this page.