On November 13, 2018, Donalyn Miller “The Book Whisperer”, came to Kloc’s Grove in West Seneca NY for a presentation on engaging reading and her new book “Game Changer! Book Access for All Kids”. Barnes and Noble set up with books specially selected for the day according to interest level. School librarians and teachers could pick…
The Fifth Annual Long Island School Library Systems (SLS) Regional Institute was held on November 6, 2018 at the Radisson Hotel in Hauppauge. This event is a cooperative effort of the three regional SLS’s (Eastern Suffolk, Western Suffolk and Nassau) to provide professional development in lieu of a districts conference day. There were twenty…
On Oct. 24 the 20th Fall Into Books Conference was held in West Nyack, NY. This conference is put together with five school library systems: Dutchess, Orange-Ulster, Rockland, Sullivan, Ulster; two public library systems: Ramapo Catskill and Mid-Hudson and our 3R’s Council: Southeastern NY Library Resources Council. The day was kicked off by Teachingbooks.net CEO,…
Professional development will be provided by the Lilead Project Welcome & Introductions ● Briefly introduce Lilead Team ● Talk about our goals for the next 1.5 days Why Transformational Change? This activity will get participants thinking about why transformational change is needed in education, particularly in school libraries. We will delve into the difference between…
Join us for the 2018 NYLA-SSL conference, a three day celebration of learning that brings together school librarians, teachers, technology specialists, and public libraries.
Computers in Libraries 2018 Our world has been dealing with becoming digital for almost 30 years, but the next frontier, digital transformation is now upon us. This year, Computers in Libraries will delve deeper into library models, strategies, transformational technologies, creative processes, and innovative programs while looking for new and exciting solutions to engage communities…
The New York State Educational Media/Technology Association 2018 Corporate Vendor Showcase and Spring Conference March 19-21, 2018 Embassy Suites Hotel, East Syracuse Registration will open soon! Hotel Information: Hotel Phone: (315) 446-3200 Room rates $135. All rooms must be reserved by attendees.
Social Studies helps lead students to success in both their personal and public lives. This year the New York State Council for Social Studies in collaboration with the Underground Railroad History Project is preparing for its annual conference titled LibertyCon 2018: Embracing Equity Within a Global Society” The strands of our 80th annual convention will…
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