All PD 2023-2024
Conference Request
We want to send you to a conference!
Conferences offer a valuable opportunity for educators to increase their professional knowledge, present their own expertise to the field, and network with colleagues outside of the geographic region. The school library system offers funds to assist school librarians, council members, and administrators in attending conferences. These funds are intended for use beyond traditional school library conference experiences. For more information and to request funding, click on the PDF document here
Questions? Contact Annie
School Library System Calendar
Upcoming PD
Upcoming Events & Professional Development Opportunities
SLS PD will be in-person unless otherwise noted
SUMMER PD
7/30/24 6:00PM-8:00PM YA Book Group
Online, hosted by Alicia Abdul.
8/7/24 9:00AM-12:00PM Hosted by Questar III: Incorporating Play for Connection and Belonging into School Libraries
Now more than ever students need to feel a sense of safety, connection and belonging with their fellow students. In an age with so many distractions from social media and the stressors in our world, students need a place they can feel safe and belong. Well-led social play is one of the fastest and most direct ways to build this sense of safety, connection and trust. An added benefit is the joy, fun, self-care and connection that happens for the teachers themselves that in this PD Day experience with the Heart of Play.
8/13/24 9:00AM-11:30AM Hosted by CRB: Collaborative Literacy Conversations Network
Join us this summer for a regional conversation and networking event where we will discuss improving literacy outcomes for all students across the content areas. The morning is an opportunity for networking, learning, and hearing from colleagues on best-practice ideas for evidence-based literacy pedagogy.
8/15/24 9:00AM-3:00PM Hosted by CRB: Mapping Your Year in the Library
Are you looking to have more continuity in your program throughout the school year? In this session, we will learn how to make a broad plan that you can use to scaffold instruction for years to come. Tools and resources we will consider in our planning include: your district priorities, NYS Standards, the Information Fluency Continuum, your Member Plan the SLP Rubric, and more. Lunch is included!
8/20/24-8/21/2024 10:00AM-2:00PM Hosted by CRB: Virtual Vendor Showcase
Want to learn more about a resource you already have... interested in a new one? Come to the Vendor Showcase in August to learn more! Reach out to Bri for more details.
8/22/24 9:30AM-12:00PM Hosted by CRB: Follett Destiny Introduction
New to Follett Destiny? Come join us for a focused 3-hour overview to introduce you to the features and functionalities in Follett's Destiny Discover and Classic Back office. Reach out to Bri for more details.
8/22/24 1:00PM- 3:00PM Hosted by CRB: Library.FYI Introduction and Update
Have you set up your Library.FYI page but need some help on next steps? Or have you not had a chance to set it up yet at all but would like to? This two-hour, in-person workshop is for you!
We will go over what Library.FYI is and how to navigate it, and participants will have working time to customize their FYI page with SLS help present, if needed.
8/27/24 9:30AM-3:00PM Hosted by Questar III: Spotlight on New Books with Stacey & Alicia
Join elementary librarian Stacey Rattner and high school librarian Alicia Abdul, who will spotlight book titles for students at all levels. Combining their love of literature with practical discussions on reading in and out of school, participants will also leave with a booklist in addition to ideas for activities and events. Intended audience: school librarians, teachers, teaching assistants, PK-12. Registration starts at 8:30. Light refreshments and lunch are included.
8/29/24 6:00PM-8:00PM YA Book Group
Online, hosted by Alicia Abdul.
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