During Kansas R.E.A.D. Week, a book and information on raising a reader are delivered to two hospitals in Topeka. Included is a letter to the parents explaining the importance of reading to their babies.
Books for Iraq
This is a KRA Program that has members mail a book to a soldier in Iraq that will take the book to a school and read it to the children. The book is then left in the classroom for the students to use.
Professional Growth
Each year, a $250.00 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.
TIC TOC
Teachers In Classrooms - Teachers On Call
This program is in conjunction with the Topeka, Wanamaker Wal-Mart. Members donate the first Saturday in August, to assist parents with filling supply lists for their child's school.
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.
