2007–2008

Early Literacy Committee

Charges:

1. Collaborate with and strengthen the International Reading Association’s relationships with organizations, such as ALA (American Library Association), AAP (American Association of Publishers), and NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children), interested in early literacy issues through the initiation of jointly sponsored activities designed to disseminate information and develop policy statements, etc.

2. Encourage preschool teachers to become members of IRA. Recommend services to meet the needs of these teachers.

3. Work with other early literacy organizations and policymakers to develop and promote information regarding a preschool teaching credential that includes preparation and expertise in literacy and language teaching.

Diane Lapp, Chair
San Diego State University
La Mesa, CA, USA

Diane M. Barone, Board Liaison
University of Nevada, Reno
Reno, NV, United States

Sue Bredekamp
Council for Professional Recognition
Washington DC, United States

James F. Christie
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ, United States

Mayra C. Daniel
Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL, United States

Laurie Elish-Piper
Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL, United States

Billie J. Enz
Arizona State University
Gilbert, AZ, United States

Amy R. Feiker
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Madison, WI, United States

Rona F. Flippo
University of Massachusetts Boston
Cambridge, MA, United States

Diane Givens
Parents as Teachers National Center
Saint Louis, MO, United States

Faye Johnston
North Charleston, SC, United States

Nancy L. Roser
University of Texas
Austin, TX, United States

Judith A. Schickedanz
Boston University
Brookline, MA, United States

William H. Teale
University Of Illinois
Chicago, IL, United States

Sandra Twardosz
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN, United States

Mark Mullen, Ex Officio
Deputy Executive Director
International Reading Association
Newark, DE, United States

Brenda S. Townsend, Ex Officio
Director, Council & Affiliate Services
International Reading Association
Newark, DE, United States