HEADWATERS LITERACY COUNCIL

A professional organization for individuals who are concerned with the improvement of literacy instruction and who are dedicated to promoting reading, writing, and a life-long love of literacy. HLC is one of 22 local reading councils in Wisconsin and is affiliated with the Wisconsin State Reading Association.

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Who We Are

Why you should join Headwaters Literacy Council?

• Meet your Professional Development Plan goals
• Great speakers addressing topics of interest to you
• Communication and support within a community of dedicated individuals
• Opportunities to network with colleagues and share expertise
• Ideas for strengthening reading instruction in your district
• Informative newsletters
• Stay current and informed about what's happening in literacy education and legislative issues and standards
• Chances to win fabulous prizes and relax with great food and friends
• Save money on meetings by being a member
• Meet fantastic people like you!!!

Our History

Headwaters has been in existence since 1967. Our membership includes reading specialists, teachers (some retired), librarians, parents, paraprofessionals, student teachers and administrators. Headwaters was proud to be an Honor Council in recent years. Our council reaches members in the following five counties: Forest, Langlade, Lincoln, Oneida,Vilas.

Our Future

Our Council goals include:

• Providing ongoing professional growth opportunities for HLC membership
• Continuing to build our membership network
• Developing community service projects/partnerships