Placer Area Reading Council

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The Placer Area Reading Council (PARC) is a professional organization affiliated with the California Reading Association (CRA) and the International Reading Council
(IRA). We are composed of teachers, administrators, parents, librarians, paraprofessionals, students, and others interested in promoting literacy.

	PARC seeks to foster the love of reading, and improve the teaching and writing at all educational levels by providing informative meetings and in-services; recognizing the efforts
of local educators, students, and community members; and promoting mutual understanding and cooperative efforts among teachers, administrators, parents, and the community.

HAVE A WONDERFUL SUMMER!

Granite Bay High School's Library promotes reading with poster's of teachers reading their favorite books. Special American Library Association software provides a background suitable to match the book's themes.

CLICK HERE TO SEE THE POSTERS

Are you interested in joining PARC? Click on the membership form button to the right in the Quiklinks section to print out a membership application. Memberhsip benefits include:

Automatic membership with California Reading Association (CRA) and a subscription to California Reader
Discounts on all CRA conferences and publications, and PARC sponsored professional development events
Special prizes, drawings, and awards
Direct e-mailings of meetings, workshops, conference notices, and PARC newsletters
Staff Development offerings with professional growth credit opportunitie
Involvement in a network of colleagues and community members interested in the promotion of literacy