TALE Member News

The board is proposing amendments to the existing by-laws of the Texas Association for Literacy Education. After careful consideration and evaluation, it has become apparent that certain revisions are necessary to better align our by-laws with the current needs and goals of our organization. The proposed changes aim to enhance efficiency, clarity, and effectiveness in our operations.

Below, the Board outlined the proposed amendments.

The current wording states:

• (i) the Treasurer and one class of At-Large Directors shall be elected in odd numbered years; and
• (ii) the Secretary, the Vice Chairs (if any) and one class of At-Large Directors shall be elected in even years.

The board has proposed that the by-laws state:

• (i) the Treasurer and one class of At-Large Directors shall be elected in alternating years from the Secretary, the Vice Chairs (if any), and one class of At-Large Directors

The Board believes that these amendments will contribute to the continued growth and success of our organization. Please, click the link below to cast your vote.

https://bit.ly/2024amendments

Thank you for considering these proposed amendments.

Best regards,

Liza LaRue, Ed.D.

TALE Chair

The TALE Journal is seeking qualified reviewers for submissions. If you are interested, send an email to: tjlejournal@gmail.com

The TJLE has been added to the TAMUC library’s OneSearch tool. This means that it is now searchable by journal title through the library.

Publishing Date: Spring 2024 (Tentative publishing date: April 15th)

Topic: Literacy Coaching and Professional Development in Education

Submissions Due: February 15, 2024

Membership is $10 annually. Please encourage your colleagues to join TALE! If you have your account set up to auto-renew with your credit card, please be sure to update your account when your card expires. Your account can be accessed at texasreaders.org under the "Members" tab. If you are renewing your membership, please use the "Members" tab, not the "Join" tab as that is for new members.

Congratulations to our Leadership in Literacy Award Winners:

Non-Classroom Literacy Leader: Dr. Angela Venters from Region 7

Learn more about the work Dr. Venters is doing here: https://youtu.be/-3X3ZllZ26o

PK-12 Classroom Literacy Leader: Autumn-Joi Wilson a teacher at Newman International Academy and founder of The Village Thinker. Find out more here: https://www.thevillagethinker.org/

Make sure to sign up for the upcoming webinars! We'd love to have your voice join us for our What's Hot in Literacy Groups in May.

Looking for a way to demonstrate your leadership skills in your community? Why not start a local or special interest council in your area? The purpose of local and special interest councils is to collaborate with colleagues, gain connections, and contribute voices and expertise to the global literacy movement. For more information email talelocalcouncils@texasreaders.org.

Interested in the Communications Committee? You can get information by emailing tale.communications@texasreaders.org.

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