2008–2009

Issues in Literacy Assessment Committee

Charges:

1. Monitor current issues and research related to assessment, especially as mandated under federal law including NCLB (No Child Left Behind) and IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act), working closely with the Government Relations and Title I committees.

2. Develop strategies for communicating assessment information and related policy recommendations to IRA members and other important audiences.

3. Review IRA position statements to determine currency and relevance. Make recommendations for revisions, replacements, or new position statements.

Peter P. Afflerbach, Chair
University of Maryland
2311 Benjamin Building
College Park, MD 20742-1115
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D. Ray Reutzel, Board Liaison
Utah State University
Logan, UT, United States

Camille L. Blachowicz
National-Louis University
Evanston, IL, United States

Kathy L. Champeau
Muskego-Norway School District
Waukesha, WI, United States

Monica Gordon Pershey
Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH, United States

Scott G. Paris
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI, United States

Sheila W. Valencia
University of Washington
Seattle, WA, United States

Rayann M. Mitchell, Ex Officio
Council & Affiliate Services
International Reading Association
Newark, DE, United States

Cathy M. Roller, Ex Officio
Director, Research & Policy
International Reading Association
Washington, DC, United States