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RAI Annual Conference 2012

RAI’s 36th Annual Conference will take place at the Marino Institute of Education in Dublin ‎from September 27-29, 2012. The theme of the conference is ‘From Literacy Research to Classroom Practice: Insights and Inspiration’. The keynote speakers will include Frank Serafini and Áine Cregan.
Call for Papers

RAI Spring Seminars 2012

Cork Seminar on Literacy Framework

Dr. Eithne Kennedy will present on ‘Write to Read: A Balanced Literacy Framework’ at the Cork Education Support Centre on Monday, April 30th, at 7.30 p.m

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Dublin Seminar on Writing Across the Curriculum

Niamh Fortune will present on ‘Writing across the Curriculum’ at Drumcondra Education Centre on Tuesday, April 24th at 7.30 p.m

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RAI ‎Literacy Development Awards ‎2012

RAI has announced its 2012 Literacy Development Awards for Schools scheme. The deadline for applications is April 23, 2012. Click here for more information.

48th UKLA International Conference

Crossing Places: Literacy, Life and School.

The 48th Annual United Kingdom Literacy Association International Conference takes place in Leicester ‎from 6-8 July 2012.

Deadline for submission of proposals is December 3, 2011. Click here for details.

RAI Response to Draft National Plan to Improve Literacy and Numeracy in Schools

The Executive Committee of RAI has prepared a response to the document, Better Literacy and Numeracy for Children and Young People: A Draft National Plan to Improve Literacy and Numeracy in Schools, which was issued by the Department of Education and Skills in November 2011. Click here for RAI’s response.

Blog

RAI Member Seeks Help with Literacy Study

Angela Coyne, an RAI member, is currently researching literacy development in primary schools in mainstream and specific learning needs contexts. Please click here to read about Angela’s request for help with her survey.

NALA Announces Literacy and Numeracy for Life Campaign

NALA, the National Adult Litracy Agency, has announced a new campaign, Literacy and Numeracy for Life. The campaign will be part of the National Strategy to Improve Literacy and Numeracy 2011-2020. It will be launched on International Literacy Day, September 8, 2012. Its objective is to highlight the role of parents and the community in supporting children’s literacy and numeracy development.

Reading in DEIS Schools

Two recent reports that include data on reading performance in DEIS (disadvantaged) schools have been published. A Report on the First Phase of the Evaluation of DEIS, published by the Educational Research Centre, details some positive changes in reading standards in DEIS primary schools betweeen 2007 and 2010. The second, An Evaluation of Planning Processes in DEIS Primary Schools, published by the Inspectorate of the Department of Education and Skills, details successes and challenges in DEIS schools seeking to raise literacy levels through enhanced school planning.

Dr. Eithne Kennedy Scoops Prestigious “Irish Tatler Woman of the Year Public Life” Award‎

In recognition of her work in the field of literacy, Dr Eithne Kennedy, a member of the RAI Executive Committee, received the prestigious "Irish Tatler Woman of the Year Public Life” Award, at a ceremony held in Dublin on 12^th November, 2011. Click here for more.

Ballymun Literacy Initiative Reports Improvement in Test Scores

A new literacy programme, implemented in Ballymun, has resulted in a significant increase in achievement test scores for children in First class in six schools. Click here.

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