The Manitoba Reading Association
"Preparing children for their literacy future is the most important work anyone can do."
The Manitoba Reading Association is a provincial council of the International Reading Association. MRA includes over 500 teachers, parents, students and others committed to the promotion of literacy and to the improvement of reading and writing instruction throughout Manitoba.
What We Do:
- Provide In-Service opportunities for educators, parents, students, etc.
- Network with other literacy organizations throughout the province.
- Evaluate current and future instructional practises in the areas of literacy.
- Hold one position on the selection committee for the Lieutenant Governor's Medal for Literacy.
- Support the International Reading Association (IRA) by publicizing its worldwide literacy activities and by promoting its extensive selection of publications and brochures.
- Sponsor an international literacy project annually .
If you are interested in getting involved in the Manitoba Reading Association we are looking for people to serve as members-at-large.
If you are interested please contact our President, Louise Duncan at lduncan@prsdmb.ca. We look forward to having new members join us; it is worth the investment of time!
Registration Now Open
2017 Adolescent Literacy Summit
Critical Literacy: Challenge, Inspire, Empower
April 12th and 13th 2017
Victoria Inn and Converence Centre
1808 Wellington Ave.
Winnipeg Manitoba
Visit the 2017 Adolescent Literacy Summit website here for program information and to register!
I Love To Read Month
“I Love to Read” is a month long celebration that is held each year to encourage reading, writing, and sharing in the joy of literacy. This year’s theme is “Critical Literacy: Empowering Children and Youth to Change the World”.
Upcoming Events TBA
Gail Boushey & Joan Moser
Literacy Café: Empower students to take an active role in setting goals for literacy improvement.
October 21st, 2016
8:00am - 3:15pm
Canad Inns Polo Park
1405 St. Matthews Avenue, Winnipeg MB.
In this workshop, Gail and Joan introduce the CAFE System of assessing individuals, identifying specific strategies, and using the information to guide instruction.
Additional Information
Online Registration
I Love To Read Month
“I Love to Read” is a month long celebration that is held each year to encourage reading, writing, and sharing in the joy of literacy. This year’s theme is “Critical Literacy: Empowering Children and Youth to Change the World”.
Dr. Laurie Elish-Piper
New Trends in Literacy Assessment:
Implications for Differentiated Instruction
Friday, October 7, 2016
8:45 - 3:30
Canad Inns Polo Park - 1405 St. Matthews Ave
Winnipeg, MB
Join us for a dynamic full day workshop. Dr. Laurie Elish-Piper will highlight new trends and guide us in translating assessment findings to increase literacy achievement. She will highlight practical instructional strategies that will support differentiated reading instruction for the diverse learners in our K-6 classrooms.
$100 Early Bird registration deadline June 30th
$135 Registration deadline September 26th
Upcoming Events TBA
Upcoming Events TBA