It’s that time of year again! As LitCon approaches and the school year amps up, award applications are open at the Reading Recovery Council of North America.

Whether you’re hoping to attend LitCon 2024, have a creative project for your site that could use some funding, or want to shout out an administrator who is leaving a legacy of literacy through Reading Recovery, award opportunities await. Apply by Friday, October 20!

LitCon Professional Development Awards help offset the costs of attending LitCon. If you’re ready to recharge your battery and learn from literacy experts nationwide, apply for an award to attend LitCon today. While some awards cover the cost of attending LitCon, others will also include some travel expenses.

“I would like to thank you of your generous PD award support. This is my first time attending LitCon in person and it is an absolutely amazing experience! I am very excited to be learning from all these literacy experts gathered in one special place — and I’m looking forward to sharing this learning opportunity with my team back in Nova Scotia!”
– 2023 PD Award Winner

The Geri Stone Memorial Fund Awards provide financial awards to help continue the work of Geri Stone and RRCNA’s vision to “ensure that children who struggle in learning to read and write gain the skills for a literate and productive future.” While these funds can be applied to attend LitCon, creative use is also encouraged! Do you need supplies for a literacy project? Is there something your district needs, but isn’t in the budget this year? Apply for a financial Geri Stone Memorial Fund Award.

Calling all literacy leaders! Teacher Leaders and Trainers, you’re invited to nominate a leader at your site for the Excellence in Literacy Leadership Award, which honors an individual for their partnership and commitment to building a continuum of success for Reading Recovery.

Applications should take less than sixty minutes to fill out. Some require a letter of recommendation. Please ensure your RRCNA membership is up to date before applying. We can’t wait to see your application soon!

Reading Recovery works. Every gift makes a difference in bringing one of North America’s most successful international reading and writing interventions to struggling readers. You can give the gift of literacy by donating to the Foundation for Struggling Readers today. Last year, the Foundation for Struggling Readers funded professional development awards for four educators to attend LitCon.