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The primary mission of the Wisconsin State Reading Association is to promote excellence in reading.

The views, information, or opinions expressed are solely those of the individuals involved & do not necessarily represent those of WSRA and its employees The Mission of the Wisconsin State Reading Association:
Wisconsin State Reading Association provides leadership, advocacy, and professional learning for implementing effective literacy practices, understanding the complex nature of literacy, honoring the unique needs of our diverse students, and engaging them to apply their literacies in meaningful ways in a changing world. WSRA’s Goals:
Advocacy: Develop tools, strategies, and interest to motivate WSRA members to engage in advocacy efforts to improve literacy research, policy and practices that best serve students, families, and educators. Communication: Provide leadership in addressing issues and trends in literacy to inform educators, administrators, families, and community members. Membership: Develop and strengthen an active and diverse membership. Partnership: Create partnerships that foster literacy in the home, school, community, and workplace. Professional Development: Encourage professional growth opportunities for families, educators, administrators and community members. Research: Promote and disseminate research findings that will strengthen and support the best practices for instruction in literacy.

06/11/2026

📚 Stories Have the Power to Change Us!

What makes a story unforgettable? How do books inspire us, connect us, and sometimes even help us heal?

Join John Schu, award-winning children's author of Louder Than Hunger, for The Gift of Story at the 2027 WSRA Conference!

Explore the power of stories to build compassion, spark inspiration, deepen understanding, and remind us of the connections we share.

✨ Because stories do more than teach us to read. They touch our hearts!

📅 February 11–12, 2027
📍 Baird Center | Milwaukee, WI

🎉 Registration is OPEN! Don't miss this opportunity!

👉 https://tinyurl.com/mr3b7jat
International Literacy Association

05/11/2026

wc📚 What's Next After Decoding? Let's Get Our Intermediate Readers Thinking Deeper!

Join Dr. Emily Hines at the 2027 WSRA Conference for an engaging session exploring practical, evidence-based strategies for strengthening comprehension, fluency, and vocabulary in intermediate readers.

Walk away with fresh ideas, classroom-ready strategies, and inspiration you can put to work right away!

📅 February 11–12, 2027
📍 Baird Center | Milwaukee, WI

🎉 Registration is OPEN! Come learn, connect, and be inspired!

👉 https://tinyurl.com/mr3b7jat

04/11/2026

🌍 Coming to Wisconsin from University College London, England!

We are thrilled to welcome Professor Dominic Wyse to the 2027 WSRA Conference!

In his session, “Tropes of the Reading Wars: Research Evidence, Legislation, and Teaching in Wisconsin,” Professor Wyse will bring an international perspective to the ongoing conversations surrounding the Reading Wars and the Science of Reading, examining what research really tells us and what it means for literacy education in Wisconsin.

Don't miss this special opportunity to hear from an internationally recognized literacy scholar!

For more information: https://tinyurl.com/mr3b7jat

📅 February 11–12, 2027
📍 Baird Center | Milwaukee, WI

03/11/2026

🎉 BE PART OF THE EXCITEMENT!

Registration is OPEN for the 2027 WSRA Conference: Literacy Without Limits: Empowering Voices, Imagining Futures! 📚

Join us February 11–12 in Milwaukee for inspiring speakers, engaging sessions, practical ideas, and meaningful connections.

✨ Learn. Connect. Be Inspired.

👉 Secure your spot today!
https://tinyurl.com/mr3b7jat

30/10/2026

Let's help intermediate readers think deeply!

Since the passage of Act 20, early literacy skills have received significant attention. But what about comprehension, fluency, and vocabulary for our intermediate readers?

Join Dr. Emily Hines at the 2027 WSRA Conference for From Decoding to Deep Thinking: Comprehension, Fluency, and Vocabulary Strategies for Intermediate Readers.

Discover practical, evidence-based strategies you can bring back to your classroom and exchange ideas with fellow educators!

📅 February 11–12, 2027
📍 Baird Center | Milwaukee, WI

✨ Literacy Without Limits: Empowering Voices, Imagining Futures

🎟️ Register today: https://tinyurl.com/mr3b7jat

29/10/2026

🌟 BE INSPIRED IN MILWAUKEE! 📚

Looking for fresh ideas, practical strategies, and inspiration to support your students' literacy journeys? Join us at the 2027 WSRA Conference and connect with educators from across Wisconsin who share your passion for literacy!

✨ Inspiring speakers
💡 Practical ideas you can bring back to your classroom
🤝 Meaningful connections with fellow educators
📖 A brighter future for all learners

📅 February 11–12, 2027
📍 Baird Center | Milwaukee, WI

Literacy Without Limits: Empowering Voices, Imagining Futures

🎟️ Don't miss out! Register today:
https://tinyurl.com/mr3b7jat

We hope to see you there!

28/10/2026

🎨📚 What happens when we expand how students read, write, and engage with literature?

Join Dr. Brady Nash at the 2027 WSRA Conference for Multimodal Literacies in the English Classroom! Explore how drawing, listening, recording, and other multimodal practices can enrich literacy instruction in secondary English classrooms.

📅 February 11–12, 2027
📍 Baird Center | Milwaukee, WI

✨ Literacy Without Limits: Empowering Voices, Imagining Futures

🔗 Register today and join us! https://tinyurl.com/mr3b7jat

27/10/2026

📚✨ Don’t miss Wisconsin’s premier literacy conference!

Be part of the conversation at the 2027 WSRA Conference, where educators come together to share ideas, discover fresh strategies, learn from inspiring speakers, and connect with literacy professionals from across the state!

Whether you’re a classroom teacher, reading specialist, literacy coach, administrator, or librarian, there’s something for you!

📅 February 11–12, 2027
📍 Baird Center | Milwaukee, WI

🌟 Literacy Without Limits: Empowering Voices, Imagining Futures

🎟️ Register today! https://tinyurl.com/mr3b7jat

We hope to see you there!

26/10/2026

✍️ Whose voices are we hearing in the stories we tell?

Join author and poet Julian Randall at the 2027 WSRA Conference for Thanks for Writing It How We Talk: Constructing Authentic Young Voices. Discover how we can empower young writers to embrace their voices and tell their stories authentically!

📚 February 11–12, 2027 | Baird Center | Milwaukee, WI

Register today and join us for Literacy Without Limits: Empowering Voices, Imagining Futures! https://tinyurl.com/mr3b7jat

20/10/2026

📚 Featured Keynote: Dr. Lakeya Afolalu

What counts as literacy? Join Dr. Lakeya Afolalu for a journey through the history of literacy education, exploring how policies, research, and social and racial dynamics have shaped reading instruction.

Discover how we can build foundational skills while honoring students’ identities, languages, experiences, and humanity—and imagine new possibilities for literacy teaching and learning.

✨ Join us at the 2027 WSRA Conference! https://tinyurl.com/mr3b7jat

📅 February 11–12, 2027
📍 Baird Center | Milwaukee, WI

🎉 Registration is OPEN!

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Opening Hours

Monday	06:00 - 20:00
Tuesday	06:00 - 20:00
Wednesday	06:00 - 20:00
Thursday	06:00 - 20:00
Friday	06:00 - 20:00
Saturday	08:00 - 17:00

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+12628257109

Website

http://www.wsra.org/

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