IRC Conference planned for March 12-13, 2026 in Springfield, Illinois!

Join literacy advocates, educators, and researchers who will gather from March 12-13, 2026 for the 57th Annual IRC Conference at the Bank of Springfield Center, President Abraham Lincoln Hotel, and the Wyndham Hotel in Springfield, Illinois.  IRC is thrilled to learn from our diverse list of featured speakers who will help teachers, specialists, and administrators from every grade-level and content area.  Program Proposals to present at the conference are being accepted until September 1st.

Program Proposals to Present are being accepted until September 1st!

IRC PROFESSIONAL LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT CONSULTING SERVICES

The Illinois Reading Council is a premier reading organization that offers Professional Learning and Development Consulting Services.  IRC PL&D Consulting Services offer custom programs, exceptional engaging speakers, timely topics, and informative programs to assist you and your school and district faculty in reaching all your educational goals. 

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ILLINOIS READS  AT THE STATE FAIR FROM AUGUST 8-17, 2025

Come and meet the Illinois Reads Authors in the tent of Illinois Secretary of State and Honorary Chair of Illinois Reads, Alexi Giannoulias, at the 2025 Illinois State Fair! Don't miss this great opportunity planned for August 8-17, 2025.  For find out more, visit the Illinois Reads Website that will have the complete schedule of author appearances.

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IRC WEBINAR SERIES

IRC offers monthly webinars for members only.  Members can watch the live or recorded webinars to earn PD clock hours.  Mark your calendars to take part in this convenient, free membership benefit.

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PROFESSIONAL LEARNING PADLET

IRC Professional Learning Committee is working on a new resource bank of teaching and literacy tools to support the best practices in literacy learning.  Please take some time to check out this new and exciting resource.

Access IRC Professional Learning Padlet

 
FALL 2025 IRC BOOK CLUB

On October 19, 2025, members can join the online book discussions for The Anxious Generation book club, the Rebellion 1776 book club, and/or La Enseñanza en el Aula Bilingüe book club.

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DONATE TO THE IRC ANGEL FUND

The Angels Fund’s goal is to ensure that IRC continues to carry out its mission of providing support and leadership to all who promote and teach lifelong literacy.  Please consider becoming an Angels Fund Supporter today.

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