https://padlet.com/sheaem98/m9xlgiyras5j Learn more about each organization and how they relate to education en-us 2019-03-07 19:35:36 UTC 2026-03-03 03:50:53 UTC hello@padlet.com sheaem98 https://padlet.com/sheaem98/m9xlgiyras5j/wish/339058502 Mission Statement- The LRA is a community of scholars dedicated to promoting research that enriches the knowledge, understanding and development of lifespan literacies in a multicultural and multilingual world. The LRA is committed to ethical research that is rigorous, methodologically diverse, and socially responsible. LRA is dedicated to disseminating such research broadly so as to promote generative theories, informed practices and sound policies. Central to its mission, LRA mentors and supports future generations of literacy scholars.
Cost of membership- Professional member: $150, Emeritus member: $115, 2nd family member: $100, Student member: $50
Conferences offered- LRA annual conference. December 4-7, 2019 in Tampa, Florida.
Support for families- 2nd family members get access to LRA publications and have the right to vote and hold office. There are also committees and volunteer opportunities.
Member benefits- 1 year subscription to Journal of Literacy Research, copy of Literacy Research: Theory, Method & Practice, voting privileges, access to LRA Listserv
Aha moment- LRA is involved in multicultural and multilingual literacies. They support all different kinds of literacy scholars. ]]> 2019-03-07 19:39:04 UTC https://padlet.com/sheaem98/m9xlgiyras5j/wish/339058502 sheaem98 https://padlet.com/sheaem98/m9xlgiyras5j/wish/339071103 Mission statement- Empower education, inspire students, and encourage leaders with the resources they need to make literacy accessible for all.
They believe children deserve the access to the education, opportunities, and resources needed to read. They have children's rights to read pledge that site visitors can sign to support.
Cost of membership- Regular membership: $54, Online membership: $44, Student membership: $39, Retired membership: $39, Developing economy membership: Free
Conferences offered- ILA 2019 Conference, October 10-13, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana. October 10th is institute day, October 11-12 is the core conference and October 13th is Children's Literacy Day.
Member benefits- Literacy Today, ILA Bridges, ILA E-ssentials, opportunity to subscribe to ILA journals, reduced rated on ILA annual and regional conference registration, discounts on professional books from leading publishers, access to group discounts on member insurance programs, access to discounts on hotels
Aha moment- They are extremely dedicated in providing everyone equal access to literacy. They are primarily focused on children's access to literacy.

]]> 2019-03-07 20:04:08 UTC https://padlet.com/sheaem98/m9xlgiyras5j/wish/339071103 sheaem98 https://padlet.com/sheaem98/m9xlgiyras5j/wish/340568752 Mission statement- "The Council promotes the development of literacy, the use of language to construct personal and public worlds and to achieve full participation in society, through the learning and teaching of English and the related arts and sciences of language." The NCTE and its members will apply the power of language and literacy to actively pursue justice and equity for all students and the educators who serve them.
Cost of membership- Standard regular: $50/year, Standard green: $45/year, Student regular: $25/year, Student green: $22.50/year
Conferences offered- CCCC Annual Convention, WLU Literacies for All Summer Institute, Conference of English Leadership Convention, NCTE Advocacy and Leadership Summit, NCTE Annual Convention
Resources- There are online resources available for elementary, middle, secondary and college.
Member benefits- Member only webinars, preferred pricing, the council chronicle, digital journal archive, lesson plans and NCTE connects
Aha moment- The NCTE really cares for not only students, but educators as well. They support their teachers in order to promote conversation in the classroom.]]> 2019-03-12 18:17:32 UTC https://padlet.com/sheaem98/m9xlgiyras5j/wish/340568752 sheaem98 https://padlet.com/sheaem98/m9xlgiyras5j/wish/340578912 Mission statement- TESOL International Association advances the expertise of professionals who teach English to speakers of other languages in multilingual contexts worldwide. We accomplish this through professional learning, research, standards and advocacy.
Cost of membership- Professional: 1 year-$98, 2 years-$166, Lower income professional: 1 year-$65, 2 years-$111, New professional: 1 year-$60, 2 years-$102, Global professional: 1 year-$35, 2 years-$60, TESOL student: 1 year-$35, 2 years-$60, TESOL retired professional: 1 year-$57, 2 years-$94
Conferences offered- TESOL International Convention & English Expo, TESOL Regional Conferences, Symposiums
Member benefits- Professional learning communities, education and professional development, TESOL convention & English expo, TESOL press: Resources for ELT Professionals, advocate for sound English language teaching policy, and leadership and volunteer opportunities
Aha moment- This organization greatly supports teachers who teach ELL's or ESL's. If I am ever to teach students like that, I think this would be a great organization for me to join.]]> 2019-03-12 18:36:27 UTC https://padlet.com/sheaem98/m9xlgiyras5j/wish/340578912 sheaem98 https://padlet.com/sheaem98/m9xlgiyras5j/wish/340585093 2019-03-12 18:48:59 UTC https://padlet.com/sheaem98/m9xlgiyras5j/wish/340585093