OCRA is gearing up for our 2024 fall conference titled "Empowering Readers: Fostering Inclusion and Equity through Dynamic Literacy Instruction" on Saturday, September 28, 2024 via ZOOM. Are you interested in sharing your expertise? For more information, check out the proposal form and submit by Tuesday, July 9th at 11:59 pm. We will contact those selected to present via email. Fall 2024 Conference Proposal Form We look forward to your submissions. For questions, please email us at re...

Join us on Saturday, September 30th for our 2023 virtual fall conference titled Research-Based Approaches to Literacy & Reading from 8:30 am to 1:00 pm via Zoom. Conference Schedule 8:30-8:45 Virtual Check-in 8:45-9:00 Welcome 9:00-9:30 Opening Keynote Speaker [10-minute break] 9:40-10:30 Small Group Session 1 [10-minute break] 10:40 - 11:30 Small Group Session 2 [10-minute break] 11:40-12:30 Small Group Session 3 12:30-1:00 PM Closing/Opportunity Drawing ...

Monthly meetings are open to all OCRA board members, educators, families, or community members. Fall 2023 OCRA Meeting Schedule: Monday, August 21st, 5-6:30 PM Monday, September 18th, 5-6:30 PM Monday, October 23rd, 5-6:30 PM Monday, November 27th, 5-6:30 PM Monday, December 11th, 5-6:30 PM Spring 2024 OCRA Meeting Schedule: Thursday, February 29th, 5:30-7:00 PM Thursday, March 28th, 5:30-7:00 PM Thursday, April 25th, 5:30-7:00 PM Thursday, May 30th, 5:30-7:00...