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                                                                                            EXEMPLARY READING PROGRAM AWARD

                                                                                            This award is sponsored by NMIRA to recognize outstanding reading and language arts programs at all grade levels (elementary, middle and high school). Its purpose is to call the public's attention to outstanding programs throughout New Mexico. One New Mexico school is chosen each year to receive this award.

                                                                                            Does your school receive the recognition it deserves?

                                                                                            Do these statements describe your school and its reading – language arts program?

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                                                                                            The reading program facilitates student learning

                                                                                            •
                                                                                            Students have access to a wide variety of reading materials

                                                                                            •
                                                                                            Students demonstrate success in reading

                                                                                            •
                                                                                            Administrators provide leadership and vision for the building and/or district reading program

                                                                                            •
                                                                                            The community is involved in the reading program

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                                                                                            The school and/or district offers support services to the program

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                                                                                            Listening, speaking, viewing and writing are being integrated into the reading program

                                                                                            •
                                                                                            Literacy activities occur outside of school

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                                                                                            Comprehension strategies are taught in the reading program and applied in content areas

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                                                                                            The reading program is consistent with sound theory and, where applicable, appropriate research

                                                                                            Through its
                                                                                            Exemplary Reading Program Award
                                                                                            , in cooperation with state-provincial
                                                                                            councils,
                                                                                            the International Reading Association
                                                                                            honors schools for outstanding service to reading and literacy education.

                                                                                            Call 1-304-731-1600 extension 236 for more information.

                                                                                            New Mexico International Reading Association (NMIRA) contact:

                                                                                            Carlos & Virginia Cuellar 915-591-3787 (home) or    Email:
                                                                                            carcuellar@cs.com  

                                                                                            ATTENTION!
                                                                                            Applications must be postmarked
                                                                                                                        NOVEMBER 15!
                                                                                                
                                                                                                                           

                                                                                                Follow the link below for details!


                                                                                            Exemplary Reading Program Award
                                                                                            Guidelines & Application Form