*Form a partnership with the International Reading Association by promoting membership and participation in IRA sponsored council activities

* Encourage the study of reading problems at all educational levels.

* Stimulate and promote research in developmental, creative, corrective and remedial reading

* Study the various factors that influence progress in reading

*Publish the results of pertinent and significant investigations and practices

*Assist in the development of improved teacher-training programs

*Act as a clearinghouse for information relating to reading

*Disseminate knowledge helpful in solving problems related to reading

*Sponsor conferences and meetings

*Promote mutual understanding and cooperation among educators in the elementary grades, junior high/middle high, high school, special areas, college and leadership positions