
WHO WE ARE...
The American Reading Forum is a nonprofit, professional organization composed of individuals who share an interest in the advancement of literacy education. While the American Reading Forum is an organization that facilitates the dissemination of ideas and research, it places highest priority on providing its members opportunities for critical discussion of ideas, issues, research and emerging research interests, and paradigms.
HOW WE SERVE...
The America Reading Forum declares the following to be its reason for existence and the guidelines for its activities:
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To provide a true forum for literacy education where new research can be generated, research in progress can be refined, completed research can be reported, and reported research can be evaluated.
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To provide for the translation of literacy research, theory, and philosophical deliberations into sound practice, but with no research, discussion, or contemplation to be discarded because its implementation is not immediately apparent.
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To conduct a conference at which newly trained scholars and scholars in training can get to know and get assistance from established and distinguished scholars in the field, through a mutual exchange of ideas.
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To provide a yearbook through which scholars of all levels can share viewpoints, resources, and expertise.
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To ensure that in the field of literacy no idea is too bold or new to be given a hearing, and none too old to be given reconsideration.
OUR HISTORY...
Literacy professionals join professional organizations to engage and share with colleagues about their work. Those organizations bring professionals together to advance knowledge about and the practice of literacy instruction and research. Yet, each professional organization offers a unique focus, mission, and culture, which prompts some professionals to... Read More >>
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Our service opportunities include:
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Mentoring graduate students to improve professional writing
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Reviewing yearbook submissions
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Reviewing conference proposals
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Providing feedback on graduate student conference proposals
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American Reading Forum Board of Directors

Jennifer VanSlander
President
(Term 2022-2024)

Brittany Adams
Vice President
(Term 2021-2023)

Jason DeHart
(Term 2022-2024)

Thea Yurkewecz
(Term 2021-2023)

Kate Yurko
(Term 2023-2025)

Vicky Cardullo
(Term 2023-2025)

Bill Kerns
(Term 2023-2025)
Nonvoting Board Members

Amy Broemmel
Past Chair

Rachelle Savitz
Yearbook

Emily Pendergrass
Treasurer

Enrique Puig
Treasurer

Keith Lyons
Membership

Joyce Fine
Historian

Nance Wilson
Membership

Jennifer Van Allen
Website
