Welcome to the ILA Network Connection!
ILA’s e-newsletter is designed to provide the most updated network news as well as a mechanism for connecting literacy leaders from around the globe. In this newsletter, you will find information on upcoming events, possible leadership opportunities, ILA programs, and association articles. We hope that this newsletter will provide a vivid look inside ILA’s network.
INSPIRATIONAL MESSAGE
“There is more treasure in books than in all the pirates’ loot on Treasure Island.”
—Walt Disney
NETWORK REMINDERS
State/Provincial Chapter Reports
It is that time of year again for the chapter affiliates to complete the annual reports.
Officer Reports are due by June 30, 2021.
SIG Reports
Annual reports are open for the Special Interest Groups (SIG). Receiving these reports is critical for ILA. Reports are due by June 30, 2021.
AUA Reports
Annual reports are open for AUAs. Reports are due by June 30, 2021. AUA leaders must remain ILA members.
Chapter Leadership Training
Are officers and leaders changing? If so, this is a great opportunity to brush up on your training. Topics include Increasing Member Engagement, Moving Members to Volunteers to Leaders, Governance Review and Training for New Board Members. Email chapters@reading.org to set up a virtual session.
Digital Training Videos
Check out the Network Leaders webpage (found at the bottom left of the ILA homepage, literacyworldwide.org) for Chapter Training Videos.
ILA Digital Events range from high-quality professional development opportunities to engaging discussions on timely topics. Check out all the ILA digital events and on-demand content.
Get More Involved: Become a Committee Volunteer
The involvement of literacy leaders keeps ILA moving forward in its mission to empower educators, inspire students, and encourage leaders with the resources they need to make literacy accessible for all. Apply to be an ILA Committee/Task Force volunteer.
New Articles
Check out a recent article in Literacy Today from the past chair of California Reading Association.
More Powerful Together: Strengthening Family and School Literacy Partnerships.
An article by AUA Leader Michele Byrne of Judson University Build a Community: Establishing a Chapter of ILA’s Honor Society
#ILAReads
In this series, ILA has highlighted authors or illustrators reading and sharing from their children’s books and young adult literature on our YouTube channel.
Instructional Practices
Literacy Glossary
Literacy Today
Position Statements, Briefs, and Papers
NETWORK SPOTLIGHT
ILA is always interested in hearing about chapters, chapter leaders, and members. If you or a colleague who is an ILA member has news to share—maybe a new professional role, a move, or an achievement—please let us know. We want to share with our community. Contact us at chapters@reading.org.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
How To Promote Your Event With ILA
ILA can help promote the affiliates events. Here's how:
- Chapters can request upcoming events to be posted on ILA's Meetings & Events page. Please submit events with the date and link. There must be a two-week minimum advance notice. ILA will approve submissions. Chapters can promote up to three meetings per year on the ILA calendar. Submit requests to chapters@reading.org
- ILA can share upcoming events on social media. When you post the event on your social platform, tag ILA using the appropriate handle, and we will share it!
Here are the ILA handles for the different social media platforms:
REQUEST FOR ARTICLES
We want to hear from you! We are requesting articles written by our network leaders showcasing the work of their individual associations. Please forward articles (200 words or fewer) to chapters@reading.org. You also can write for ILA's blog Literacy Now. Review our submission guidelines and feel free to reach out with proposals or ideas.
Please forward any questions to chapters@reading.org or global@reading.org.