The Camino Real Council of the International Reading Association

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Mission Statement

             The Camino Real Council, an affiliate of the New Mexico International Reading Association, is a professional organization which provides information, supports opportunities for professional growth, and offers service to all concerned with the development of literacy and the promotion of the life-long love of reading.

President– Kristi Hopper    hopper_k@aps.edu

President elect– Erika Penninger    penninger_e@aps.edu                                                     Webmaster – Sean Gandert sean.gandert@gmail.com

 

 

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Text Box: PURPOSE The purposes of the council shall be: 1) to encourage the study of reading problems; 2) to study the teaching of reading; 3) stimulate and promote research in developmental, creative, corrective, and remedial reading; 4) to study the various factors that influence progress in reading; 5) to publish the results of pertinent and significant investigations and practices; 6) to assist in the development of more adequate teacher-training programs; 7) to act as an intermediate clearing house for information relating to reading; 8) to disseminate knowledge helpful in the solution of problems related to reading; 9) to sponsor conferences and meetings planned to implement tile purposes of the council and the national association; and 10) to promote mutual understanding and cooperative work among educators in the elementary grades, middle school grades, high school, special areas, college, and leadership positions.


 

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