"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 .
  

Shelley Stagg-Peterson:
Keynote Address - Teaching with Award - Winning Multicultural Books in Gr. 5 - 12
Teaching With Award Winning Multicultural Books - Power Point (15 506 KB)
Development Plans - Power Point (7 6356 KB)
Pulling Together Inquiry - PDF (15 506 KB)

Karen Magro Presentation:
Adolescent Literature Slideshow
Adolescent Literature - Power Point (7 575 KB)

Feb. 10, 2012:
The 3 Habits of Highly Successful Reading Teachers with Megan Milani
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Feb. 28, 2012:
Differentiation is the I in RTI
with Dr. Marilee Sprenger
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Mar. 9, 2012:
Reaching Struggling Readers: Comprehensive Approach for Literacy Improvement for Adolescents (Gr. 5-9) with Leigh Hall
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April 20, 2012:
Ensuring Success with Effective Classroom Instruction and Intervention With Dr. Nancy Frey
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