Peer Review Work is verified through a peer-review process that requires proposals and manuscripts to be evaluated by a select group of literacy professionals . Proposals are reviewed by at least six people with a strong background in the work's topic, and complete manuscripts are reviewed by at least three people. Peer review validates authors' work and adds credibility with the reader. All editorial work on IRA books is done by in-house professional editors with a knowledge of the reading field. Works are edited and proofread by at least three members of the editorial and production staff to ensure the highest quality.
Editors do both substantive and copyediting for correctness, clarity, and quality of expression.
The project editor keeps in constant contact with authors to inform them of the progress and plans for the book. Authors are notified of important deadlines in the book's publication schedule and are given the opportunity to review the manuscript at each stage of production. In-House Design and Electronic Publishing Team IRA books are designed and typeset at Headquarters by a professional production department. Many IRA books have won design awards, including the American Graphic Design Award, the Astrid Award for Outstanding Achievement in Design Communications, and the Philadelphia Book Clinic Award. After publication, all IRA books are marketed in professional education journals to provide maximum visibility.