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Welcome to the State of Maryland International Reading Council! SoMIRAC is the leading literacy organization in the state of Maryland comprised of over 3,000 members in 16 active local councils. Membership in SoMIRAC includes teachers, administrators, instructional assistants, university professors, college students, parents, and other community members. SoMIRAC is an affiliate of the International Reading Association.
The mission of SoMIRAC is to improve the level of quality literacy in the State of Maryland. We promote quality literacy instruction by: supporting the mission of the International Reading Association, disseminating best literacy practices to educators and parents, advocating for literacy issues through legislation, collaborating with educational institutions, professional organizations and businesses.