E-Book Resources

Posted on September 3, 2020March 1, 2021 by Literacy Professional

Free digital picture books in English and Spanish at Unite for Literacy . Access free digital articles for grades K-6 at Time for Kids. Thousands of books and resources available to view at epic! when you register for a free account. Teachers have free access and parents get 30 days for free with a registered account. With a free account, you get 5 book downloads a month for free at Free-eBooks.net. A wid...

Award Nominations Needed

Posted on August 30, 2020August 30, 2020 by Literacy Professional

Each year, the Orange County Reading Association (OCRA) proudly recognizes one deserving classroom teacher, school principal, literacy coach or other educator in Orange County who exemplifies OCRA’s spirit of outstanding leadership in literacy. Do you have an outstanding colleague to nominate? Would you like to nominate yourself? Fill out the nomination form by Sunday, October 18, 2020. Award Criteria: Must be an Orange County teacher, principal, literacy coach, or ...

OCRA Donates to OC Social Services Agency

Posted on August 4, 2020August 24, 2020 by Literacy Professional

August 4, 2020 On Tuesday, OCRA President, Rebecca Cervantes, delivered school supplies and new backpacks to the Orange County Social Services Agency. We thank OC Services for the important programs and essential resources you offer to the children and families in the community. We know our donation will go to good use! These donations are made possible by our supporters including those who attended conferences, individual donors and especially, our OCRA members! Your support is deeply a...

Subscribe to Our Channel!

Posted on May 5, 2020August 30, 2020 by Literacy Professional

OCRA has a YouTube channel! Enjoy highlights from past conferences, professional workshops and community events. We also have several videos especially for educators with literacy strategies for students in kindergarten through college. Subscribe today! Click here to visitour channel!

May Giveaway!

Posted on May 4, 2020August 24, 2020 by Literacy Professional

Run out of things to watch on Netflix? Check out our YouTube Channel and enter the May giveaway! To win, subscribe to ocreading on YouTube, then leave a comment on one of our videos using the hashtag, #maygiveaway. Two lucky winners with receive a $25 gift card of their choice.