2008–2009

Early Literacy Committee

Charges:

1. Collaborate with and strengthen the International Reading Association's relationships with organizations, such as ALA (American Library Association), AAP (American Association of Publishers), and NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children), interested in early literacy issues through the initiation of jointly sponsored activities designed to disseminate information and develop policy statements, etc.

2. Encourage preschool teachers to become members of IRA. Recommend services to meet the needs of these teachers.

3. In partnership with other organizations and agencies, develop and promote standards and criteria for the preparation and licensure of preschool literacy and language teachers.

Diane Lapp, Chair
San Diego State University
College of Education
5500 Campanile Dr
San Diego, CA 92182-0002
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Kathryn H. Au, Board Liaison
Honolulu, HI, United States

Mayra C. Daniel
Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL, United States

Laurie Elish-Piper
Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL, United States

Amy R. Feiker
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Madison, WI, United States

Rona F. Flippo
University of Massachusetts Boston
Cambridge, MA, United States

Susan Francis
Conestoga Valley School District
Strasburg, PA, United States

Diane Givens
Parents as Teachers National Center
Saint Louis, MO, United States

Felicitas E. Pado
University of the Philippines
Metro Manila, Philippines

Nancy L. Roser
University of Texas
Austin, TX, United States

Melinda Smith
Northeastern State University
Tulsa, OK, United States

Sandra Twardosz
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN, United States

Beth Cady, Ex Officio
Assistant Director, Council & Affiliate Services
International Reading Association
Newark, DE, United States

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