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From: Dan Rude <drude_at_ala.org>
Date: Fri, 01 Apr 2011 10:00:37 -0400
Do you have a minute? Or an hour? Or how about a few hours a week?
If so, the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) has you covered for professional development with brand-new webinars and online courses for Spring 2011. Webinars are offered in quick, one-to-two hour sessions packed full of information about resources and programming. Online courses, on the other hand, are instructor-guided classes which give participants interaction with other librarians, academics, and children's literature specialists, all in a convenient online atmosphere that helps spark discussion.
Webinars
Friday, April 1 _at_ 1 PM CST Dia 101: Everything you need to know about celebrating El dia de los ninos/El dia de los libros
This webinar covers Dнa's history, explores program ideas big and small, and discusses recommended resources.
Instructor: Beatriz Pascual Wallace
Thursday, April 28 _at_ 1 PM CST*
Leveling Easy Readers
This webinar will show how to assist parents and children in selecting titles as well as considering the philosophical and practical pros and cons of leveling easy readers.
Instructor: Katherine (Kate) Todd
Friday, May 13 _at_ 12 PM CST*
Family Programs on a Shoestring _at_ your library
Learn how networking and local business will help your library with programs that not only entertain your families but also provide a chance to educate them on other services available within their community.
Instructor: Angela Young
*Additional dates are available for these webinars.
Online Courses
The Caldecott Medal
6 weeks, May 2 - June 10
Learn about the history of the award, how the award has transformed books over time, and how to look critically at picture book art.
Instructor: KT Hornung
Children with Disabilities in the Library
6 weeks, May 2 - June 10
Explore inclusive programming, assistive technologies, staff attitudes and legal considerations.
Instructor: Katherine (Kate) Todd
Out of this World Youth Programming
6 weeks, May 2 - June 10
Get innovative ideas and suggestions on how to plan, promote, execute and evaluate your programs to work for you and your patrons.
Instructor: Angela Young
Introduction to Graphic Novels for Children
6 weeks, May 2 - June 10
Learn about an emerging trend in youth publishing, how to develop a graphic novel collection, and how to market these materials.
Instructor: Janet Weber
Reading Instruction and Children's Books
5 weeks, May 2 - June 3
Gain an understanding of different methodologies for reading instruction and ways that the grade-level of reading materials are determined.
Instructor: Katherine (Kate) Todd
Dan Rude
Membership/Marketing Specialist
Association for Library Service to Children
drude_at_ala.org
312.280.2164
Received on Fri 01 Apr 2011 10:00:37 AM CDT
Date: Fri, 01 Apr 2011 10:00:37 -0400
Do you have a minute? Or an hour? Or how about a few hours a week?
If so, the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) has you covered for professional development with brand-new webinars and online courses for Spring 2011. Webinars are offered in quick, one-to-two hour sessions packed full of information about resources and programming. Online courses, on the other hand, are instructor-guided classes which give participants interaction with other librarians, academics, and children's literature specialists, all in a convenient online atmosphere that helps spark discussion.
Webinars
Friday, April 1 _at_ 1 PM CST Dia 101: Everything you need to know about celebrating El dia de los ninos/El dia de los libros
This webinar covers Dнa's history, explores program ideas big and small, and discusses recommended resources.
Instructor: Beatriz Pascual Wallace
Thursday, April 28 _at_ 1 PM CST*
Leveling Easy Readers
This webinar will show how to assist parents and children in selecting titles as well as considering the philosophical and practical pros and cons of leveling easy readers.
Instructor: Katherine (Kate) Todd
Friday, May 13 _at_ 12 PM CST*
Family Programs on a Shoestring _at_ your library
Learn how networking and local business will help your library with programs that not only entertain your families but also provide a chance to educate them on other services available within their community.
Instructor: Angela Young
*Additional dates are available for these webinars.
Online Courses
The Caldecott Medal
6 weeks, May 2 - June 10
Learn about the history of the award, how the award has transformed books over time, and how to look critically at picture book art.
Instructor: KT Hornung
Children with Disabilities in the Library
6 weeks, May 2 - June 10
Explore inclusive programming, assistive technologies, staff attitudes and legal considerations.
Instructor: Katherine (Kate) Todd
Out of this World Youth Programming
6 weeks, May 2 - June 10
Get innovative ideas and suggestions on how to plan, promote, execute and evaluate your programs to work for you and your patrons.
Instructor: Angela Young
Introduction to Graphic Novels for Children
6 weeks, May 2 - June 10
Learn about an emerging trend in youth publishing, how to develop a graphic novel collection, and how to market these materials.
Instructor: Janet Weber
Reading Instruction and Children's Books
5 weeks, May 2 - June 3
Gain an understanding of different methodologies for reading instruction and ways that the grade-level of reading materials are determined.
Instructor: Katherine (Kate) Todd
Dan Rude
Membership/Marketing Specialist
Association for Library Service to Children
drude_at_ala.org
312.280.2164
Received on Fri 01 Apr 2011 10:00:37 AM CDT
