Call for Vendors for 2023 WVRA Reading Conference
Dear West Virginia Authors: In 1968, we started a reading (R)evolution as the first professional organization in our state dedicated to improving reading education. Then and now, WVRA members have consistently demonstrated a strong commitment to encouraging and supporting all West Virginia readers. More than 50 years later, we remain confident, committed, and caring West Virginians who are dedicated to the importance of reading and literacy. We will hold our 67th annual conference on November 16 – 17, 2023, in White Sulphur Springs, WV at the beautiful Greenbrier Resort. This year, the conference will celebrate and embrace career readiness at…
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Call for Authors for the 2023 WVRA Reading Conference
Dear West Virginia Authors: In 1968, we started a reading (R)evolution as the first professional organization in our state dedicated to improving reading education. Then and now, WVRA members have consistently demonstrated a strong commitment to encouraging and supporting all West Virginia readers. More than 50 years later, we remain confident, committed, and caring West Virginians who are dedicated to the importance of reading and literacy. We will hold our 67th annual conference on November 16 – 17, 2023, in White Sulphur Springs, WV at the beautiful Greenbrier Resort. This year, the conference will celebrate and embrace career readiness at…
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2022 WVRA Visual Conference Journal Released
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WVRA Call for Proposals for 2023 Reading Conference
CONFERENCE OVERVIEW Literacy is an all-encompassing term that includes reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Students need high quality instruction in all these areas to be successful in and out of the school environment, and to be career ready. In order for children to choose a career pathway, they must recognize their strengths, weaknesses, likes, and dislikes. By providing an educational experience that allows them to be career ready, students have the lifelong skills to succeed. Reading and writing are parallel activities and best practices have revealed that teaching the two together is beneficial instructionally for students. Incorporating listening and speaking…
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2022 Regional Literature Fair Winners & Highlights
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2022 WVRA Award Winners
2022 Madge McDaniel Award Winner This award honors the memory of our first elected President of the West Virginia Reading Association, Madge McDaniel (1904-2004). Ms. McDaniel was – and continues to be – an inspiration to WVRA members and local reading councils. This year’s nominees were Eva Warner (Boone County), Connie Mundy (Barbour County), and Lori Cottrell (Roane County). 2022 Eddie C. Kennedy Award Winner This award is named in honor of West Virginia University professor, Dr. Eddie C. Kennedy. Dr. Kennedy is an inspiration to the many students he taught (1953-1976) and to his membership in the West Virginia…
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66th WVRA Reading Conference Highlights
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Student Teacher Showcase at Upcoming 66th Conference
This showcase will present student teachers with the opportunity to engage in professional networking, as well as highlight the exemplary work they have completed in their teacher education program. With an average of 400-500 participants, the poster session will take place in the Exhibit Hall. Conference attendees are invited to visit the showcase and interact with the student teachers. The high-volume traffic area will allow for dialogue and interaction among a diverse population, including educators, administration, vendors, and superintendents. If you are a undergraduate or graduate level preservice teacher, we would like to invite you to participate in this exciting…
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Installation of New WVRA Officers
A ceremony to install the officers will take place on November 19 during the Awards Ceremony at the conference at the Greenbrier in White Sulphur Springs.
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American Education Teacher Shout Outs
Make a $10 donation to honor a teacher during American Education Week. All messages will be posted on Facebook and our website in the month of November.
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Annual Report
The purpose of this annual report is designed to give the total WVRA membership a brief summary of the organization’s activities during the last 2020-21 year.
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