Presentation Proposal Form — CCIRA

CCIRA is accepting proposals for our 2027 Conference on Literacy. Come help celebrate our 60th conference! www.ccira.org/presentation...

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2027 CCIRA Session Proposal Please consider sharing your literacy expertise with other educators. Priority will be given to those that work the theme into titles and descriptions. Proposals must align with the CCIRA mission and ...

CCIRA will be celebrating its 60th anniversary February 4-6, 2027 in Denver, CO. Theme: "Tuning Up: Fueling Literacy, Leadership, and Learning". If interested in presenting, complete the attached form. Proposals due on/before May 15th! We look forward to you sharing your expertise and experiences!

In 2027, @coloradoreading.bsky.social will hold its 60th Conference. Imagine having anyone who's attending in the past joining in this milestone event. Proposal forms out in April. Pencil in February 4-6, 2027! You'll all get your kicks here in Denver, Colorado! Let's go! Mark your calendars.

Silent Auction — CCIRA

The silent auction is up and running for the 2026 CCIRA Conference on Literacy. @coloradoreading.bsky.social Check it out: www.ccira.org/silent-auction

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Connect with CCIRA - Don't forget to register for the upcoming Colorado Conference on Literacy (Feb. 5-6, 2026) at ccira.org

There's still time to register for the 2026 Colorado Conference on Literacy from CCIRA. Watch this clip of the invited guests and authors - and come learn from this (and many other presenters). February 5-7, 2026. Share this with your colleagues and friends.

A little less than a week left before the conference begins. It's not too late to register! See you there. 50 more this weekend would be amazing!

A little less than a week left before the conference begins. It's not too late to register! See you there. 50 more this weekend would be amazing!

CCIRA CCIRA empowers literacy educators. We offer timely and research based professional learning. Be sure to join our annual conference in February!

Need to refresh - take your mind off things and just learn together? Register today for the 2026 CCIRA Conference on Literacy (Feb. 5-7). Register today at ccira.org It's not too late and in just might give you the energy and hope you need right now! Hit the "Conference" tab on the website.

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CCIRA Professional Development Blog All Things Literacy

Check out the new blog post by @louiseborden.bsky.social Louise is one of the speakers at the 2026 Conference on Literacy (Feb. 5-6, 2026). Register today at ccira.org Here are her words: ccira.blog

2026 Conference Registration — CCIRA

#CCIRA26 would 50 more attendees to register this week. Sign up here: Register for CCIRA 2026 here: ccira.org/2026-confere... There's still time Feb. 5-7, 2026. Bring a colleague or two! @coloradoreading.bsky.social

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2026 Conference Registration — CCIRA

Register for CCIRA 2026 here: ccira.org/2026-confere... There's still time Feb. 5-7, 2026. Please note the luncheon times have been updated!

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Educators - Need energy? REGISTER TODAY for the 2026 Colorado Conference on Literacy - ccira.org February 5-7. #ccira26 Refresh your work w/ learners - enhance your curriculum demands. Enjoy a luncheon w/ colleagues. Enjoy a mid-year "reboot". @coloradoreading.bsky.social

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Can't wait! Register today at ccira.org See you there.

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The 2026 CCIRA Conference, Hit Refresh, is just around the corner! Join us for three days of transformative sessions focused on literacy, reading, writing, and student engagement. Don’t miss this opportunity to collaborate with fellow educators and deepen your skills. Register now! conta.cc/4aGTZDA

Writing Ideas: Keeping it Real by Amy Ludwig VanDerwater, 2026 Conference Featured Author Right now, as millions flirt with AI partners, discuss suicide with ChatGPT, doomscroll, laugh at fake videos of bunnies jumping on trampo…

Amy Ludwig VanDerwater shares her thinking in this great new blog post: ccira.blog/2025/12/15/w... Amy will be a featured speaker at the 2026 CCIRA Conference on Literacy in Denver (Feb 5-7). You can register at ccira.org @coloradoreading.bsky.social #CCIRA26 @amylvpoemfarm.bsky.social

Purposeful Read-Alouds to Build Comprehension By Katie Kelly, 2026 CCIRA Featured Speaker With the increased attention on phonics instruction, we cannot overlook the essential purpose of reading as construction of meaning. Comprehension and cr…

Check out Katie Kelly's blogpost: ccira.blog/2025/12/02/p... Katie is a featured speaker at the 2026 CCIRA Conference on Literacy (Feb 5-7). You can register at ccira.org @coloradoreading.bsky.social

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Excited to hear teacher/author (& Idina Menzel's sister), CARA MENTZEL at CCIRA 2026 (Feb. 5-7)! Check out: www.caramentzel.com Register for conference at ccira.org Her luncheon topic "The Complete Idiom’s Guide to Being a Literacy Educator in 2026". Don't miss her! @coloradoreading.bsky.social