Reading Association of Ireland Conference

The 30th Annual Conference of the Reading Association of Ireland(RAI) takes place in St. Patrick's College, Drumcondra on September 28th to 30th.  The Theme of this year's conference is "Literacy at the Crossroads: Moving Forward,Looking Back". The theme allows for papers addressing Literacy and Disadvantage, Comprehension, Supporting Struggling Readers, English Language Learners, Writing, Early Literacy Development, Popular Culture and the New iteracies and the development of Reading Fluency.  Keynote speakers include Gerry Shiel, Colin Harrison, Martin Gleeson and Jackie Marsh. Cost €50,members and €75 non members including one years membership of RAI NQT's €20. Details of the conference programme may be found at www.reading.ie or from Bernadette Dwyer (President RAI) at bernadette.dwyer@spd.dcu.ie or phone 01 8842261.

Last Updated: Tuesday October 03 2006