IRC Conference planned for March 11-12, 2027 in Springfield, Illinois!

Join literacy advocates, educators, and researchers who will gather from March 11-12, 2027 for the 58th Annual IRC Conference at the Bank of Springfield Center and President Abraham Lincoln 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.  Registration will open by July 1, 2026!  

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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. 

Bring IRC PL&D Consulting Services to Your School Today!

 
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

 
SUMMER 2026 IRC BOOK CLUB

On June 21, 2026, members can join the online book discussions for the War Games book club, the Trauma-Responsive Pedagogy book club, and/or the Growing Language & Literacy 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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