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2008–2009

Language Diversity Subcommittee

Charges:

  1. Provide advice and recommendations to the Board of Directors to enhance the awareness of the Association to language diversity issues. This can include recommendations for changes in IRA policies and procedures to enhance the Association’s programs and professional development.

  2. Recommend initiatives to the Board of Directors and work with appropriate groups to expand Association membership among those who work in diverse language settings.

  3. Develop partnerships with other associations, organizations, and foundations interested in working to enhance literacy education and diversity.


MaryEllen Vogt, Chair
10244 Valmont Trl
Truckee, CA 96161-2072
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Adelina Arellano-Osuna, Board Liaison
Merida, Venezuela

Lee Gunderson
University of British Columbia
Vancouver BC, Canada

David Hernandez, III
Madison ESD
Glendale, AZ, United States

Melina Porto
National University of La Plata
La Plata, Argentina

Flora V. Rodriguez-Brown
University of Illinois at Chicago
Chicago, IL, United States

Jennifer D. Turner
University of Maryland at College Park
College Park, MD, United States

Mark Mullen, Ex Officio
Deputy Executive Director
International Reading Association
Newark, DE, United States

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