WSRA's goals are accomplished through the work of statewide committees. WSRA members are encouraged to serve on one of the committees listed below. If you are interested in nominating yourself for a position on one of these committees, please fill out our Self Nomination Form.
If you have questions about self-nomination, contact the WSRA Committee Coordinator.
Advocacy
Collecting, preparing, and disseminating information to support members as they advocate for best practices in reading at the local and state level. |
Awards & Honors
Oversees the process of granting awards and honors in WSRA for exemplary service to reading education in the state. |
Budget & Dues
Examines and evaluates the income and expenditures of the Association. |
Bylaws & Handbooks
Periodically assesses the adequecy of the bylaws and handbooks of the Association and revises them as needed. |
Children's Literature
Works with local councils, school districts, teachers, and librarians to promote the daily use of good literature and writing with all students. |
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Early Literacy Intervention
Provides information and support to school district administrators, teachers, and school board members about quality, research-based early interventions, appropriate assessments, and best practices to support students who are struggling with literacy learning. |
Elementary Reading
Explore the needs of kindergarten-fifth grade elementary school teachers of reading/language arts; examine research relative to literacy programs; promote and share effective teaching strategies currently used throughout Wisconsin schools, prepare materials for dissemination among WSRA members; prepare workshops and make presentations at WSRA conventions and institutes. |
Families & Literacy
Develops and carries out plans which convey to parents the value of parental involovement in reading activities with children of all ages. |
High School Reading
Explores the needs of high school teachers of reading, examines research relative to these programs, and prepares information for dissemination to Association members. |
Intellectual Freedom
Communicates with other organizations and informs, advises, and supports WSRA members regarding matters of intellectual freedom. |
Legislative
Studies state and national legislation, disseminates information about legislation which is current, pending or needs development, and interacts with education committees in the legislature. |
Membership
Responsible for promoting membership in International Reading Association, WSRA, and local councils. |
Middle Level Reading
Explores the needs of middle level teachers of reading, examines research relative to these programs, and prepares information for dissemination to Association members. |
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Nominations
Seeks candidates for elected positions in WSRA. |
Preservice Teachers
Encourages the next generation of teachers to become regular members of WSRA, its local councils, and IRA; and supports the professional development of preservice teachers in regard to literacy and literacy instruction, in accordance with the mission of WSRA. |
Publications
Sets and monitors policies and procedures needed for Association publications. |
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Reading & Technology
Research and make recommendations concerning the latest in educational technology. |
Reading Specialists
Provides leadership and opportunities for the professional growth of reading specialists and continues efforts to improve the quality of reading instruction at all levels. |
Research
In cooperation with other committees, seeks to determine problems which merit intensive study, stimulates research activities within the Association, and disseminates research findings. |
Title 1
Ascertains and serves the needs of Title 1 teachers in the state. |
