Special Interest Group Activity Report

The International Literacy Association (ILA) relies on an accurate and complete Activity Report to ensure effective communication with your SIG leadership team throughout the year. The Activity Report also provides critical information regarding Special Interest Group (SIG) operations and management.

This report is mandatory to continue to participate as an ILA Special Interest Group. Each year, ILA will evaluate the topics and work completed by the group.

Note: Be sure to review the form below prior to starting. You will need to have all information available before submitting the form. If you have any questions, please email chapters@reading.org for assistance.

Submission deadline is January 31, 2025.

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SIG Overview

NAME OF SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP *

Is the SIG currently active or inactive? *

Active Inactive

If the SIG is inactive, is there a plan to restart?

Yes No

If YES, please explain when the SIG became inactive and what the plans are to restart.

SIG's Website Address

SIG's Social Media Handles (Facebook, Instagram)

Please upload a list of current and/or incoming SIG officers and leaders. Note: All SIG leaders must be current ILA members. *

All SIG members must join the SIG via the ILA website. If you have members who are not currently ILA members, please upload a list of their names and email addresses.

Number of SIG members *

What is the SIG mission statement?

Activities: Please summarize the activities planned by your group.

What SIG activities were completed during the previous year: July 1, 2023–June 30, 2024 FY? *

For SIGs that collect dues, what programs/activities/services were completed in the past year that the SIG dues were applied towards? (July 1, 2023–June 30, 2024)

What activities have been planned and/or completed for the current year the July 1, 2024–June 30, 2025 FY? *

Membership Engagement

How does the SIG welcome new members to the group? *

How does the SIG promote engagement and volunteerism within the SIG? *

How often are the SIG members contacted? *

Journals & Newsletters

Does the SIG provide a journal to the SIG membership? *

Yes No

Does the SIG provide a newsletter to the SIG membership? *

Yes No

Name of journal and/or newsletter

Please include links/URLs of any newsletters, journals, or general announcements if applicable.

Please include copies of any newsletters, journals, or general announcements.

Please check the method in which the newsletter/journal is distributed.

print copies only

digital copies only

both print and digital copies

Do you charge a separate fee for your journals?

Yes No

If you answered yes, what is the charge?

Who publishes your journals?

Are journals open source or only accessible to SIG members?

How many issues of the journal and/or newsletter do you publish a year?

How is the SIG covering the costs to publish the journal and/or newsletter?

What is the cost to publish each issue of the SIG journal and/or newsletter?

Name of Individual Completing this Form *

Email Address (Upon successful completion, an email will be sent to this address.) *