When you become a member you......

Determine the direction of your professional development.

Meet educators and professionals concerned with literacy.

Promote literacy by supporting many worthwhile projects and programs:

The First Books Program which puts books in the hands of kindergarten students.

Books provided to women and children sheltering in Safe Houses.

"Bookmarks" and a Parent Pamphlet to encourage reading at home and school.

Provide scholarships to graduate students specializing in literacy education:

The LOMCIRA Harold Covell Memorial Scholarship at UBC.

The LOMCIRA -International Reading Association Scholarship at SFU.

Receive a newsletter three times a year with articles and notification of
upcoming LOMCIRA events, book reviews, opinions of other members
about a variety of educational issues, and articles about the things other educators are doing.

You are making a difference in the lives of your students
and in your own pursuit of professional excellence.

 Please join us!

You are most welcome to attend our next Executive Council meeting. Or please contact our Membership Secretary. 

You may also download and print the following application form. The annual membership fee is $20.00

   Click here for a membership application form.   (PDF Document)