GOALS

 

Goal 1:  Lifelong Literacy

 

·        To promote and encourage the growth of reading as a lifelong accomplishment for the citizenry of Tennessee.

 

·        To promote and encourage the growth of literacy on all levels by networking with other professional organizations and the State Department of Education.

 

·        To form partnerships with business and industry and other non-educational organizations to promote family and workplace literacy.

 

·        To address the problems facing literacy through classroom teachers.

 

·        To encourage research, the work of appropriate standing committees, and grants to classroom teachers.

 

 

Goal 2:  Professional Development

 

·        To encourage the professional growth of educators in the area of literacy, especially reading.

 

·        To maintain a recognition program for members for outstanding service to TRA, IRA, and the local councils.

 

·        To support local councils by acting as a resource for program planning, problem solving, and membership growth and development.

 

 

Goal 3:  Advocacy

 

·        To promote policies, practices, and procedures that support literacy.

 

·        To foster partnerships with organizations which share an interest in promoting literacy and related educational issues.

 

 

Goal 4:  Awards

 

·        To continue to complete requirements for the following awards:

            Award of Excellence

            President’s Award

            President’s Club

            Student Membership Achievement Award