About Us

A not-for-profit association
The Reading Recovery Council of North America, Inc. is a not-for-profit association of Reading Recovery professionals, advocates, and partners. The Council provides a network of opportunities for leadership and professional development. It is an advocate for Reading Recovery throughout North America.

Anyone can join
The Council’s membership is open to anyone interested in Reading Recovery and early literacy. Members include Reading Recovery teachers, teacher leaders, site coordinators, university trainers, and partners who are classroom teachers, early literacy educators, Title 1 teachers, school principals and administrators, school board members, researchers, parents, and community members. Join RRCNA

Board of Directors
The Council has an elected Board of Directors with representatives of Reading Recovery teachers, teacher leaders, site coordinators, university trainers, and partners. The Board also includes designated representatives from the Canadian Institute of Reading Recovery and Descubriendo la Lectura. Board members are elected by the general membership in March of each year. To nominate someone for the next fiscal year, download the form here.

Programs and services
The Council provides a wide variety of programs and services, including publications, annual conferences, advocacy, technical assistance, and special institutes. These activities strengthen the implementation of Reading Recovery and provide opportunities for Reading Recovery professionals to collaborate with early literacy advocates and other education professionals.

Standards for Excellence
The Council is accredited under the national Standards for Excellence: An Ethics and Accountability Code for the Nonprofit Sector.