Useful Reading Links
New Jersey Library Association
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About Us
Established in 1890, the NJLA is the oldest and largest library organization in New Jersey.
- Advocates for the advancement of library services for the residents of New Jersey
- Provides continuing education & networking opportunities for librarians
- Supports the principles of intellectual freedom & promotes access to library materials for all
Our office in Trenton, NJ provides services to over 1700 members.
International Literacy Association
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Founded as the International Reading Association (IRA), the International Literacy Association (ILA) has worked to enhance literacy instruction through research and professional development for more than 60 years.
We're proud of the advances we've made for literacy in that time, like:
- Honing the skills of thousands of literacy educators through our practical research journals, publications, professional development, conferences, and advocacy efforts
- Publishing over 900 books on issues in literacy education
- Developing and managing dozens of global literacy projects across the developing world
- Building a community of educators through our network of councils and affiliate groups
- Advocating before legislative and regulatory bodies for resources to enhance students' skills
- Setting standards for educators and assessment that are now used throughout the field
- Co-producing ReadWriteThink—a widely used website resource for peer-reviewed lesson plans
We transformed from IRA to ILA to reflect our strong belief that literacy is the primary foundation of all learning. We are dedicated to building on our 60-year legacy as advocates in advancing literacy and learning in classrooms around the world.
As the champion of a vibrant literacy community, we recognize the importance of working together to drive sustainable change and have great expectations for the next 60 years—and beyond.
Learn more about how ILA is advancing literacy in the Leaders for Literacy Newsletter, which features updates and insights from ILA's Executive Director and Board.
West Jersey Reading Council
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The West Jersey Reading Council is a dynamic organzation committed to the development and support of literacy initatives. We support our members with:
- Numerous professional development events including certification of PD hours as approved by the NJ Department of Education and the Professional Teaching Standards Board
- Fall and spring conferences highlighting the latest in best practices and current literacy research
- Informal networking events
- Author meet and greet events
- Professional collaboration through a network of building representatives
- Literacy projects reaching out to local and international communities through our literacy initiatives
- Support for family reading initatives
- Annual scholarships to aspiring teachers in the developing world
- Margaret A. Cagney Scholarship for graduate study
- Mary Cudemo-Schurig Literacy Award for community literacy efforts
- Celebrate Literacy Award sponsored by ILA for community literacy efforts
WHO BENEFITS FROM WJRC'S PROGRAMS:
- Classroom Teachers
- Basic Skills teachers
- Special Education Teachers
- ELL/Bilingual Teachers
- Media Specialists
- Reading Specialists
- Supervisors/Administrators
- Pre-Service Teachers
- College Students
- Coaches
- Parents
The mission of the West Jersey Reading Council is to promote literacy in Burlington and Camden counties through professional development, active membership, partnership with ILA and NJLA, and dissemination of pertinent research and practices.