Preparing Reading Professionals: A Collection from the Interational Reading Association

This collection draws on material from IRA journals and other publications to complement Standards for Reading Professionals. It will enable you to visualize how a particular element of the standards might look in your own program.
The collection is organized into sections corresponding to the five standards:
Foundational knowledge
Instructional strategies and curriculum materials
Assessment, diagnosis, and evaluation
Creating a literate environment
Professional development
The text will appeal to all reading professionals for its focus on professional expertise, reading research, and reading instruction.