SLS
School Library System
Library Coaches Program: Building Capacity for the Common Core Learning Standards Through the Library Description: Tap into the School Library’s potential and deepen your impact in this yearlong program The benefits includes: • Develop a deep understanding of the ELA Common Core Learning Standards (CCLS) and Social Studies Frame work and the fundamental role in crafting rigorous instruction for ALL students and creating a culture of inquiry • Conduct a library collection analysis to support the increase use of informational text in all subject areas and social studies primary sources • Learn specific teaching strategies and student thinking routines to integrate inquiry in all program areas • Participate in leadership training, integrating the critical thinking and information integration and use of technology for learning • Benefit from blended professional development: onsite, face-to-face workshops and a continuous online learning environment, including a blog, forums and resources Audience: School Library Media Specialists Location: SWBOCES, 450 Mamaroneck Avenue, 3rd Floor, Harrison, NY 10528 Fee: $2,000 per librarian, per year Contact: Pam Berger 914-345-8500, ext. 3147 pberger@swboces.org Enhancing Instruction with Digital Resources Description: Students and teachers can have varying levels of engagement with technology in the classroom and library. At what level is technology being used to enhance student learning, and at what level is it being used to truly transform education? In this session, participants will explore AASL Best Apps for Teaching and Learning and AASL Best Websites for Teaching and Learning through the lens of the Stripling Model of Inquiry and learn how to transform the instructional process. Walk away with a digital toolbox of apps, websites, mashups and more. Materials: BYOD, laptop, etc. Date: July 14, 2015 Time: 8 am registration and coffee, 8:30 am-3 pm program, lunch on your own Audience: School Library Media Specialists, classroom teachers and technology teachers Location: SWBOCES, 450 Mamaroneck Avenue, 3rd Floor, Harrison, NY 10528 Fee: $180 per participant Presenter: Melissa Jacobs Israel Contact: Janet Jamal 914-345-8500, ext. 3122 jjamal@swboces.org MakerSpace: Zone for Critical and Creative Thinking Description: Making is creative, innovative, inventive, collaborative, resourceful and empowering. The maker movement overlaps with the natural inclinations of children and the power of learning by doing. It encourages a deep engagement with content, critical thinking, problem solving and collaboration while sparking curiosity. According to Thomas Kalil, deputy director of the White House's office of Science and Technology Policy, the Maker movement really "begins with the Makers themselves - who find making, tinkering, inventing, problem-solving, discovering and sharing intrinsically rewarding." Emphasis will be on designing your own MakerSpace. Participants (Makers) will explore and learn through engaging in hands on experiences and Q&A with leading experts. Date: Oct. 20, 2015 Time: 8:00am registration and coffee, 8:30am - 3:00pm program, lunch on your own Audience: Teachers and School Library Media Specialists Location: SWBOCES, 450 Mamaroneck Avenue, 3rd Floor, Harrison, NY 10528 Fee: $239 per participant Presenters: Mary Elizabeth Wilson, Ed.D. and Pam Berger Contact: Janet Jamal 914-345-8500, ext. 3122 jjamal@swboces.org 56