Types of SIRA Memberships
All memberships begin on October 1.
Fees - Include your payment with your application (see below).
Annual Membership
For in-service teachers, educators, and administrators who are interested in the teaching of literacy and wish to receive CTLE credits at any one of our professional development workshops. Members can also choose to attend a monthly book club dinner meeting or join an event committee.
Parent membership
For parents with children in school who are interested in the field of literacy. This type of membership does not offer CTLE credits.
Paraprofessionals
For paraprofessionals who are interested in learning more about the teaching of literacy and wish to receive CTLE credits at one of our professional development workshops. Members can also choose to attend a monthly book club dinner meeting or join an event committee.
Retirees
For retirees who are interested in remaining involved in the field of literacy. Members can choose to become one of our pre-kindergarten Storytellers, join an event committee, participate in a professional development workshop or attend a monthly book club dinner meeting.
Full-time college students
For full-time undergraduate or graduate pre-service students. A college ID must be provided along with the membership application. This type of membership does not offer CTLE credits.
First year teachers (or Grant Participant)
All first year full-time teachers are eligible for a free annual SIRA membership. This type of membership offers CTLE credits for the year at any one of our professional development workships.
Sponsorships
For those who wish to become a member and a children's book sponsor.
A free membership in the New York State Reading Association (NYSRA) is included with a SIRA membership.
Membership Application
PAY ONLINE OR BY MAIL
To PAY ONLINE, please scroll down to the bottom of this section and click on the DONATE button. Print the amount of your application fee and submit it along with your application.
You may also apply for membership by MAIL. Please download the form (scroll down and click on download), print clearly, and mail it along with your check made payable to SIRA to:
SIRA
60 Hooper Ave
SI, NY 10306
Att: Rosemarie Leto
Membership Application Download
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