What are the Benefits of Membership
in ORA and EERC?

As an educator, you know that literacy is a cornerstone of learning. The Oregon Reading Association is a 3,000-member professional organization for teachers, administrators, parents, and others who are dedicated to the promotion of literacy. The Emerald Empire Reading Council is the local ORA chapter that serves Lane County. Together, we will help keep you informed, inspired, and effective. Join today and enjoy the many benefits of membership. (Click here for membership application)

Six reasons why you should join the ORA and EERC

1 Keep abreast of current literacy research and events through ORA's quarterly newsletter, The ORAcle, and EERC's bimonthly newsletter.

These outstanding newsletters feature a wide range of engaging articles on literacy, ORA/EERC activities and programs, opportunities for inservice workshops, teacher tips, teaching ideas, and other related topics. They offer comprehensive and up-to-date information on literacy teaching strategies.

2 Receive special literacy materials for free!

The ORA sponsors a variety of fun and effective literacy activities that can be used in the classroom and at home throughout the year. Ideas and materials are sent to members for free. The EERC newsletter always contains a worksheet that is ready for use or that can be adapted for your needs.

3 Attend the ORA State Conference and/or EERC's Literacy Conference and save on registration fees.

You won't want to miss either of these events! The annual ORA Conference is held in February. The EERC's Literacy Conference is held on Statewide Inservice Day in October. Check the websites for dates and programs.

4 Network with other professionals interested in literacy.

Sharing ideas helps educators stay fresh and effective. By becoming an ORA member, you can network with others interested in promoting lifelong literacy at both the local and state levels. Being a member also allows you to join one of the EERC TAR (Teachers as Readers) Groups to read and discuss favorite books.

5 Take advantage of the educational resources available to ORA members.

The ORA has a wide variety of resources to share with members: a professional lending library, video tapes of children's authors, a speakers' bureau, reading lists, parent involvement material, and more. The Emerald Empire Reading Council offers educational programs throughout the year and has a new lending library of student materials (books, audio tapes, video tapes, and related activities.) <<Click here for a list of available materials>>

6 You can join both the ORA and the Emerald Empire Reading Council for just $25!

An ORA membership offers so much and costs surprising little - just $25 a year. Don't delay. Send in your membership application today. (Click here for membership application)