The Manitoba Reading Association

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"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 my promoting its extensive selection of publications and brochures.
  • Sponsor an international literacy project annually .



Are you interested in becoming a reading clinician?
To learn more, please download the following pdf file.
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It's That Time Again...Time to Submit Executive Nominations

Executive Nomination Letter (PDF File 36KB)
Nomination Form ( PDF File 8 KB)

Summer Reading Programs

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Jan 27, 2009 - Family Literacy Day

Feb 9, 2009 - Dr. Marjorie Lipson – Diagnostic Assessment: Understanding the Literacy Learner’s Needs
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Feb 21 - 25, 2009 - International Reading Association 54th Annual Convention in Phoenix, Arizona

April, 2009 - Submission deadline for MRA Crocus Awards

May 3 - 7, 2009 - International Reading Association 54th Annual Convention in Minneapolis, Minnesota

May 29, 2009 - Dr. Donald Leu – New Literacies
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June 5, 2009 - MRA’s 7th Annual Literacy Leaders’ Luncheon
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Young Girl Reading