RM Winter 2017

Letter from the President

Cathy Delaney

Each year the South Carolina Council of the International Literacy Association brings you an annual edition of Reading Matters . Sarah Hunt-Barron and Jacquelynn Malloy, co-editors, work diligently with committee members to produce a quality professional journal to support literacy educators. On behalf of SCIRA, I am honored as this year’s president to bring greetings in this 2016 edition. Reading Matters articles are contributed by educators and other professionals committed to the continuous improvement of literacy instruction. As an organization, we appreciate and value the submissions. It is our hope that you are challenged and inspired by this edition. SCIRA is a non-profit organization. Our goal is the improvement of literacy. We are affiliated with the International Literacy Association. Through an annual conference, literacy workshop, newsletters, journal, website and social media, SCIRA provides professional development. Educators are encouraged to grow professionally through scholarship opportunities, grants for Teachers as Readers, Literature Grants, and Community Service Grant Awards. If you would like more information concerning our organization, please visit our website, www.scira.org . Also, mark your calendar for the 42nd annual SCIRA conference, Team Up With Literacy and Win , scheduled for February 23-25, 2017, at the Marriott Resort and

Reading Matters Make it Matter

Spa, Hilton Head. Dale Anthony, President Elect and her committees are preparing an outstanding conference program. We hope to see you there.

Cathy Delaney 2016-2017 SCIRA President

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