Notes about NFRC

• A non-profit educational organization chartered by the International Reading  Association in 1958.
• Dedicated to professional development and enhancement of literacy in our community.
• Involved in professional issues affecting literacy.

Rewards of Membership

• Reduced Fees for Fall NFRC Conferences and Brunches
• NFRC newsletter Spotlight
• Professional Networking
• Notification of all NFRC Activities
• Automatic membership in New York State Reading Association (NYSRA)
• Reduced Registration at NYSRA Conference
• Mini-Grant Opportunities

Featured Goals

• To encourage understanding of the reading/writing/listening/speaking process
• To serve our community as a resource on literacy issues
• To keep an awareness of current research in the field of reading

Community Service

• For parents and children:
  • community-based mall exhibits
  • book lists
  • informational brochures
  • media presentations
  • outreach programs
• For teachers and other professionals:
  • conferences
  • book exhibits
  • workshops
  • recognition of outstanding educators
  • Service to Reading Award
  • NFRC Spotlight newsletters

The mission of The Niagara Frontier Reading Council is to promote literacy education, encourage professional development and provide community service that fosters literacy within Western New York. We hope to instill a passion for lifelong learning and to encourage readers to build a vision of the future.