Mission & Vision

MISSION

CCIRA collaboratively encourages, supports, and advances literacy through research-based instructional practices to increase literacy access to all.
 

VISION

All people will be empowered to critically engage in our changing world by developing and utilizing literacy skills throughout life.

The purposes of CCIRA are: 

•     To promote the improvement of literacy instruction at all levels with diverse populations
•     To encourage lifelong habits in literacy and an appreciation of the value of reading and writing
•     To support local councils and individual members in promoting and advancing literacy
•     To recognize and honor significant contributions to and achievements in literacy
•     To be a respected and viable voice in literacy conversations and decisions in Colorado
•     To advocate for policies and practices that support the best for all learners

CCIRA Goals:

• Fiscal Longevity 

  • Goal: Create a budget vision/plan that accommodates revisions we are making in support of educators

• Engagement 

• Goal 1: Create an Ambassador Program to cultivate potential leaders and presence of CCIRA across the state. 

• Goal 2: Promote the organization’s mission/vision and opportunities through a variety of marketing methods.

• Organizational Longevity 

• Goal: Promote our identity and community through literacy-based interactions at all events and meetings.