Apply to Become a National Recognition Program Reviewer
Demonstrate your expertise while supporting the development of literacy education and the preparation of future educators by serving as an ILA National Recognition program reviewer.
- Be a current ILA member and adhere to the ILA Membership Policy and Member Code of Conduct.
- Be available and agree to review program documents at least once a year for no fewer than three (3) years.
- Commit to meeting all review cycle deadlines.
- Have three (3) or more years of teaching or other experience related to pre-K–12 reading or literacy instruction and/or have expertise in the field of teaching, administration, teacher education, research, and/or program evaluation.
- Have basic knowledge about interpretation of data, performance-based assessment, use of rating scales and rubrics, and analysis of written information.
- Have the ability to make objective professional judgements about reading/literacy specialist and elementary/intermediate classroom education programs based on their alignment to ILA's Standards for the Preparation of Literacy Professionals.
- Possess excellent writing skills that convey clear, substantive judgements about each program, support review decisions and, when necessary, provide institutions the information needed to align their program to ILA’s standards.
- Possess good interpersonal skills and have the ability to interact with team members in a courteous and collegial manner and to work toward consensus in team deliberations.
- Disclose any potential conflicts of interest prior to assignment; should any conflicts arise during the review cycle, report them to the team lead promptly.
- Agree to strict confidentiality.
If you meet the criteria, please complete the ILA National Recognition Program Reviewer Application and include your curriculum vitae and a short summary of your experience related to accreditation or program reviews.
Questions? Please contact ilanationalrecognition@reading.org.
