Participants will be introduced to the art of interactive read-alouds and 12 picture book pairings they can use to create critical conversations with young readers during read-alouds.
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STEM is for everyone when it is inviting and fun! Attendees will learn how to engage students & ignite a passion for STEM concepts building mechanical computers with Turing Tumble & creating mechanical circuits with Spintronics. Demystify these complex concepts: what is inside a computer & how electronic circuits work playing with ramps, gears, junctions, & chains running through colorful sprockets. Resources shared will ensure success in the library just by pulling it out of the box!
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This session demonstrates how to create a community of readers by engaging and challenging students so that they develop into passionate, independent readers and learners.
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The goal of school libraries is to create human-centered learning spaces that provide access to physical and intellectual resources in a warm, stimulating, and safe environment that promotes curiosity and connection. In this session, we will share a number of specific strategies, tools, and techniques for creating a space where all feel welcome, nurtured, valued, and heard.
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These two webinars will help you function effectively across national, ethnic, and organizational cultural boundaries.
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Curating a school library collection extends beyond selecting popular titles, and the roles that school librarians fill have evolved well past maintaining materials. Explore all the aspects of the Curate Shared Foundation in the National School Library S
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5 Panelists will share how they connect with school librarians all over this country and around the world. Surround yourself with support, strategies, resources and, most importantly, people who understand EXACTLY what it is like to be a school librarian. Create a network with library professionals who will empower you to take chances and step outside of your comfort zone. Share your own must-follows and resources on a crowdsourced deck and grow your PLN!
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This session will focus on practical, actionable takeaways grounded in multiple standards.
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Learn how to use data to tell a compelling story about the library and its role in the community.
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Learn to identify potential barriers to library use in your community and how to develop policy solutions.
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Examine how to build and safeguard LGBTQ+-inclusive collections, instruction, and spaces using AASL’s resource guide, Defending Intellectual Freedom: LGBTQ+ Materials in School Libraries.
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Library staff know the impact of their collections and displays—and strive to empower young readers by providing vetted materials that respect their differences and similarities. Join this hands-on session to learn how to analyze collections of children's and young adult titles for a myriad of diverse measures, including cultural representation, reading level, recency, and beyond. Attendees will leave with an actionable plan to help all of the readers in their community feel seen and included.
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Wendy Garland and Laura D'Elia created their own equity and inclusion (DEI) library lessons, K-5, which incorporate the Learning for Justice Standards, AASL Standards, and recommended picture books from the Diverse BookFinder. First, the presenters will share their experience of teaching the lessons with students. Then, the presenters will guide participants in building DEI lessons including how to use the Diverse BookFinder to identify specific books to align with each lesson.
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Learn how to grow dementia-inclusive service in public libraries of all sizes, financial capacities, and community contexts.
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In this on-demand webinar, learn best practices for providing disability services. Be guided through the process to create or expand these services in your library, for all ages and for any budget. Also learn about assistive technology options, and how to advocate with your administration and staff for inclusion of these services.
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Learn ways to incorporate digcit & tech ethics lessons alongside some of the classic (and new!) dystopian books, short stories, & poems that are often studied in the classroom.
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Discover an innovative, interactive way to engage students in reviewing content or presenting new information.
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Join this presentation for a look at digital citizenship resources and how you can use them to advocate for digital citizenship within your learning community!
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Learn how to best serve patrons with disabilities by understanding their community, culture, and needs.
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Learn about strategies to empower institutions and communities historically marginalized, underserved, and underrepresented.
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Presenters provide an overview of the consequences of implicit bias and the impact of microaggressions and outline strategies for addressing specific actions that may create uncomfortable spaces for black, indigenous, and people of color.
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Three librarians demonstrate how various robots- Edison, Bee-bot, Dash and Sphero, can be used to enhance math, science and ELA in grades K-6.
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Ever wonder what happens in other school libraries, what their circulation policies look like? So did we. That's why we surveyed 426 school librarians and 205 former students. Join us to learn about the survey results, compare notes with other school librarians, and engage in some honest discussion about equitable practices.
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From identifying bed bugs to treatment and mitigation options to help you protect your library's facilities and collections.
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Panelists share their experiences with censorship and navigating a graphic novel challenge.
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Join this discussion to learn about competencies, research, and experiences pertaining to preparing students for college and the best practices for assisting students.
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This session provide dual language librarians with resources for collection development and generate ideas for integrating language, literacy, and library instruction.
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Hear two secondary librarians duel as they present and defend two types of makerspaces common to the educational environment.
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