Topeka Area Reading Council
Topeka Area Reading Council Kansas Reading Association
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
February 11, 2008 - 4:45PM - 6:00PM
Mini-Conference -- Two Consecutive Presentations
First Presentation: Jan Prophet - Kagan Cooperative Learning
Second Presentation: 2008-2009 William Allen White Nominees
by Paula Inman and Heather Smith-Collins
Salad Buffet enjoyed with the second presentation
Where: KNEA building, 715 SW 10th, 2nd Floor, Room 214, Topeka
Plan on reserving your spot at the Spring Banquet!
April 14, 2008 - 5:00PM
Spring Banquet
"Trip to Ethiopia-Books & A Buck"
Speaker: LeeAnn Clark
Where: Old Prairie Town Ward mead Park
Member Cost: $15.00
Reservations can be made at February meeting OR
Mail check by March 15th to:
Julie Mester
5803 SW 26th Terrace
Topeka, KS 66614
May 4-8th
53rd IRA Annual Conference - Atlanta, Georgia
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OFFICERS
President:
Judy DeBusk
Vice-President: Julie Mester
Past President: Diane Malloy
Secretary: Carrie Hawks
Treasurer: Joyce Bush
Membership: Paula Inman
Member at Large: Marcia Henry
member at large: Judy Druse
Click on the officer's name above to contact via email.
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SPECIAL PROJECTS
Books for Babies
During Kansas R.E.A.D. Week, T-shirts with the design "READ TO ME" and a board book are delivered to two hospitals in Topeka. Included is a letter to the parents explaining the importance of reading to their babies.
Professional Growth
Each year, a donation is made to the Curriculum Resource Center, Washburn University. The donation is used for the purchase of paperback copies of a children's literature title to be checked out by practicum students, student teachers and area educators.
Scholarships
The Council sponsors two $250.00 scholarships for graduate students studying in the area of reading/language arts.
Teachers as Readers
Each year the council chooses a book to study. The council pays for half the purchase price of the books for members who choose to participate.
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HONORS & AWARDS
Honor Council
Sunflower Merit Council
45 Years Commendation for contribution toward the promotion of reading instruction
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BENEFITS OF JOINING TARC/KRA
Community: Get to know a core group of colleagues with similar interests and passions.
Sharing: The sharing of experience and expertise among members creates an inclusive, vital and supportive channel that facilitates networking and collaboration.
Information: Stay abreast of issues facing reading teachers and become better acquainted with effective practices throughout the profession.
Advancement: Professional development/continuing education funding and programs provide a supportive structure for each member to achieve a high level of personal continuous learning, which ultimately benefits their institution.
Professional Pride: Membership demonstrates support for your profession.
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HELPFUL LINKS
Washburn University Curriculum Resources Center - Education Resources
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library
Kansas Reading Association
International Reading Association
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