2008–2009

Learning Diversity Subcommittee

Charges:

1. Provide advice and recommendations to the Board of Directors to enhance the awareness of the Association to learning 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 learning settings.

3. Develop partnerships with other associations, organizations, and foundations in working to enhance literacy for readers with diverse learning patterns, Response to Intervention (RTI), Action Network, Council for Exceptional Children.

Anne McGill Franzen, Chair
University of Tennessee
College of Education, Health & Human Sciences
TPTE, A216 Claxton Complex
Knoxville, TN 37996-0001
Office: 865-974-0828
Fax: 865-974-6302
Home: 865-671-6249
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Patricia A. Edwards, Board Liaison
Michigan State University
Lansing, MI, United States

Sheldon Horowitz
National Center for Learning Disabilities
New York, NY, United States

Jeanne R. Paratore
Boston University
Manchester, MA, United States

Jeanne S. Schumm
Coral Gables, FL, United States

Rayann M. Mitchell, Ex Officio
Council & Affiliate Services
International Reading Association
Newark, DE, United States

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