3. Participate in a committee or task force
Committees are a vital part of the organization and
provide valuable input on a variety of issues that
help shape the literacy agenda. As this new year
starts, we will be filling positions on a number of
committees.
There are several types, including:
Topically related groups such as assessment,
early literacy, or adolescent literacy tasked
with developing position papers, knowledge
dissemination, and providing input on policy
Award committees, which focus on
recognition of literacy educators and
scholars and are tasked with identifying and
reviewing potential awardees and making a
recommendation for the winner
Task groups, which focus on specific needs of
the organization such as responding to federal
policy and developing new programs
You can fill out a volunteer form with
information about your areas of interest at
literacyworldwide.org/committees, and we’ll
let you know if we have a committee available
that would be a good fit. Even if there isn’t one at
this time, we’ll keep your application on file as a
potential resource for other opportunities.
ILA wouldn’t be the organization it is today
without the valuable contributions of its members.
No matter where or how
you choose to serve, you
can make a difference.
Douglas Fisher
Vice President of the Board
Spread the word about ILA and inspire others to join the movement.
Visit literacyworldwide.org/ilatoolkit today!
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Show your aspiring teachers,
administrators, council members, fellow
educators, friends, or community how
ILA transforms lives through literacy.
LITERACY TODAY | January/February 2017 | literacyworldwide.org