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Friday, November 8
 

8:00am EST

Comics and Manga in the Classroom - Beginner Session
Friday November 8, 2024 8:00am - 8:45am EST
Piedmont A
For years, comic books and graphic novels were dismissed as mere recreational reading, often relegated to a less serious status. However, emerging research reveals their true value: they engage struggling readers, enhance skills for accomplished ones, and effectively teach all subjects, not just English. Join us to explore their crucial role in education and discuss integrating them into curricula.
Speakers
avatar for Emily Cissell

Emily Cissell

Librarian, Thornburg Middle School
Friday November 8, 2024 8:00am - 8:45am EST
Piedmont A
  Collection Development   Instruction   Literature   Programming

8:00am EST

VAASL Supervisors' Session
Friday November 8, 2024 8:00am - 8:45am EST
Liberty AB
This session will be a discussion/round table of topics for those who lead/supervise librarians. It is open to all who want to grow leadership skills.
Speakers
avatar for Amy Hailey

Amy Hailey

Supervisor, Arlington Public Schools
Friday November 8, 2024 8:00am - 8:45am EST
Liberty AB
  Collection Development   Instruction   Professional Growth   Programming

8:00am EST

Using Constructivist Media Decoding to Empower Students and Improve Media Literacy
Friday November 8, 2024 8:00am - 8:45am EST
Tidewater AB
In this session, you will learn the basics of Constructivist Media Decoding as developed by Project Look Sharp, an outreach program of Ithaca College that works with K-16 educators to enhance critical thinking, civic engagement, and metacognition through media literacy and professional development.
Speakers
avatar for Dale Harter

Dale Harter

Librarian, Albert Hill Middle School
After spending five years in High School Land in Chesterfield County, I decided I needed to be rejuvenated and became the librarian at Albert Hill Middle School, in Richmond. I'm a journalist and a public historian who likes to bring people with interesting occupations and interests... Read More →
Friday November 8, 2024 8:00am - 8:45am EST
Tidewater AB
  Instruction   Professional Growth

8:00am EST

Bring History to Life Using Interactive Social Studies Centers
Friday November 8, 2024 8:00am - 8:45am EST
Piedmont B
Learn how collaboration between the library and social studies departments can bring history alive by creating interactive social studies centers. We have used a variety of activities like art, dancing, writing, and games/Break Out Boxes to engage students while reviewing Virginia Social Studies Standards of Learning.
Speakers
avatar for Colleen Lee

Colleen Lee

Librarian, Swift Creek Middle School
PR
Friday November 8, 2024 8:00am - 8:45am EST
Piedmont B
  Instruction   Programming

8:00am EST

Beyond Books: Tech Initiatives in the Library
Friday November 8, 2024 8:00am - 8:45am EST
Allegheny AB
Beyond Books demonstrates how technology initiatives in the library transform learning by harnessing communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity to engage students in lessons and community outreach. Session leaders will showcase uses of technology such as 3D printers, sublimation printers, Cricut machines, and iRobots to enhance learning across the curriculum. Sample websites: Tinkercad, Thingiverse, and Canva.
Speakers
avatar for Debra Forbes

Debra Forbes

Librarian, Louisa County Public Schools
I have dedicated 23 years to the field of education, serving as both a teacher and librarian. I have been enriched by the lives of students across five school divisions, teaching a diverse range of learners from elementary to college level. The library has always been one of my happy... Read More →
avatar for Nikki Wagoner

Nikki Wagoner

Technology Coach/ITRT
My educational background offers a variety of experiences from the grade levels of 5th-12th grade as Career and Technology Classes!During my time as a Technology Coach at LCHS, I have had the privilege of witnessing the transformative power of technology in education. It has been... Read More →
Friday November 8, 2024 8:00am - 8:45am EST
Allegheny AB
  Instruction   Technology

8:00am EST

Meet the Authors - Secondary
Friday November 8, 2024 8:00am - 8:45am EST
Tidewater CD
Five Virginia and DC Authors who write for Middle School and High School Readers will present information about their Author Visits and answer questions. One participant will win a free virtual author visit from one of the presenting authors.
Speakers
avatar for Erin Teagan

Erin Teagan

author
Erin Teagan is the author of the Luciana series, American Girl’s 2018 Girl of the Year, The Friendship Experiment (HMH), and Survivor Girl (Clarion, 2019). She has a background in science and worked in drug research for more than ten years. She uses many of her experiences from... Read More →
avatar for Terry Jennings

Terry Jennings

Author
I am a Cuban American author of children's books. I am the author of The Little House of Hope, a book about an immigrant family who shares their home with other immigrants to give them a leg up in their new country. The Definitely Dominguita series is a chapter book series about a... Read More →
avatar for Edie Hemingway

Edie Hemingway

Author
I am co-author of two Civil War novels, both licensed by Scholastic Book Fairs and optioned for films. My middle grade novel, Road to Tater Hill (Delacorte Press), won a Parents’ Choice Gold Award and was listed on Bank Street College’s Best Books List and several state lists... Read More →
avatar for Jen Furlong

Jen Furlong

Author, MPC Publishing
Author of award-winning YA series The Unimaginables: Hidden City, Tattooed Angel, Magick Squared. Meredith’s World Series (middle-grade humorous adventures) Meredith at The Met, Meredith for Congress. Children’s picture book: Mrs. Cheesely Loves Cheese. Co-Author of Antagonists... Read More →
avatar for Heather Murphy Capps

Heather Murphy Capps

Author, SCBWI Mid-Atlantic
I’m an award-winning author of upper middle-grade books. I write historical fiction and use magical realism—topics I love to talk about, especially with young readers and educators.
Friday November 8, 2024 8:00am - 8:45am EST
Tidewater CD
  Literature   Programming

11:00am EST

Does Diversity Matter? (Hint: Yes!)
Friday November 8, 2024 11:00am - 11:45am EST
Tidewater CD
Who gets to write what, and why? One author's point of view about creating books for young people - the roadblocks, readers' responses, and why this is so important for all voices to be heard.
Speakers
avatar for Lisa Yee

Lisa Yee

Author - Keynote
Lisa Yee’s groundbreaking Millicent Min, Girl Genius, featuring one of the first Asian American protagonists in contemporary literature, debuted in 2003. Her most recent novel, Maizy Chen’s Last Chance, has garnered numerous awards including a Newbery Honor, National Book Award... Read More →
Friday November 8, 2024 11:00am - 11:45am EST
Tidewater CD
  Collection Development   Literature   Programming

11:00am EST

Building Bridges through Books: High School Librarians Transforming Learning Experiences for All Abilities
Friday November 8, 2024 11:00am - 11:45am EST
Liberty AB
This session is for secondary librarians ready to design and deliver interactive lessons tailored to the unique needs of students in low-incidence and multiple disabilities classrooms within the high school setting. Librarians will leave the session with a toolkit of activities and resources that can be readily integrated into their library programs to engage and support these exceptional students.
Speakers
avatar for Shelby Decker

Shelby Decker

Librarian, Massaponax High School
avatar for Nicole Hagermann

Nicole Hagermann

Librarian, Riverbend High School
I have been a high school librarian for 8 years and am passionate about creating a library space that offers something for everyone!
Friday November 8, 2024 11:00am - 11:45am EST
Liberty AB
  Instruction

11:00am EST

History in the Making: The Power of Library-Social Studies Collaboration
Friday November 8, 2024 11:00am - 11:45am EST
Tidewater AB
Dive into the benefits and importance of collaboration between librarians and social studies teachers. Receive resources and lesson ideas to enhance student learning with a variety of interactive and engaging teaching strategies that are classroom-tested. From research and stations to historical artifact footlockers, come share ideas of how the library can engage in history!
Speakers
avatar for Laura Channing

Laura Channing

Librarian, Stone Bridge High School
avatar for Erin Curry

Erin Curry

Librarian
Friday November 8, 2024 11:00am - 11:45am EST
Tidewater AB
  Instruction

11:00am EST

Mission Spies! Using Ciphers and Codes to Engage Students
Friday November 8, 2024 11:00am - 11:45am EST
Allegheny AB
Need a breakout or lesson boost? Try using ciphers/codes to get students moving and thinking. I will share examples of different ciphers and how we used them to get students collaborating, inquiring, and engaging in a Cold War Unit. Ciphers can be used for any lesson at any level.
Speakers
avatar for Wendy Knox

Wendy Knox

Librarian, Frederick County Public Schools
Friday November 8, 2024 11:00am - 11:45am EST
Allegheny AB
  Instruction

11:00am EST

C.S.L. - Simple Strategies for Organizing Your Centers, Space, and Lessons
Friday November 8, 2024 11:00am - 11:45am EST
Piedmont B
Explore strategies intended to make your class flow smother. This session will include tips and tricks on how to include and organize simple centers during checkout. How to use pictures, colors, and signage, to organize your space for student independence and success. I will discuss why I find it helpful to do checkout first. (BYOD)
Speakers
LV
Friday November 8, 2024 11:00am - 11:45am EST
Piedmont B
  Instruction   Professional Growth

11:00am EST

Multiply Math Collaboration
Friday November 8, 2024 11:00am - 11:45am EST
Patriot AB
Multiply math collaboration in the high school library! Virginia’s 2025 Teacher of the Year and her Librarian and Instructional Technology Coach will share how they made the powerful connection between mathematics, information literacy, and technology and worked together to create meaningful learning for students.
Speakers
avatar for Alaina DeHaven
AY
CN
Friday November 8, 2024 11:00am - 11:45am EST
Patriot AB
  Instruction   Technology

11:00am EST

Your Story IS Library Advocacy!
Friday November 8, 2024 11:00am - 11:45am EST
Piedmont A
Nan Carmack, President of the Virginia Library Association, and Christine Ware, VAASL Treasurer, will present findings and recommendations from the American Library Association’s Advocacy Workshop, held in December 2023. Learn how VAASL and VLA have strengthened their collaboration and how you can be part of the next steps. Leave with actionable items for you to be a library advocate in your school, your community, and your state!
Speakers
avatar for Christine Ware

Christine Ware

Librarian, Gainesville Middle School for the Arts & Sciences
'25 VAASL Conference Chair
avatar for Nan Carmack

Nan Carmack

Director, Library Development and Networking, Library of Virginia
Talk to me about collaborating with Virginia Public Libraries as well as what the Library of Virginia can do for you!
Friday November 8, 2024 11:00am - 11:45am EST
Piedmont A
  Professional Growth

11:00am EST

Beyond the Pages
Friday November 8, 2024 11:00am - 11:45am EST
Allegheny C
A selection of themed book club activities to do when you are short on time or if no one has read the book.Trying a different approach to our book club meetings has had a positive impact on student engagement. Instead of relying solely on discussion questions, we've started organizing thematic club activities. By tying the discussion topics to the themes of the books, we've seen a significant increase in participation and interest in the club overall. We will share ready to use examples, and allow time to brainstorm together.
Speakers
avatar for Amanda Minter

Amanda Minter

Librarian, Spotsylvania High School
avatar for Hillary Moyer

Hillary Moyer

LIBRARIAN, Spotsylvania High School

Friday November 8, 2024 11:00am - 11:45am EST
Allegheny C
  Programming

11:00am EST

M.A.R.S. Month - A Specialist Collaboration Integrating Music, Arts, and Reading Activities
Friday November 8, 2024 11:00am - 11:45am EST
Piedmont C
Collaborate with your fellow specialists for a month of integrated activities that are sure to excite your students and staff. We will learn how the librarian integrates Read-aThon, Book Fairs, March Madness, You’ve Been Booked, Book Walks, Family nights and research skills with music and art all month long.
Speakers
avatar for Cara Dibbs

Cara Dibbs

Library Media Specialist, Virginia Beach City Public Schools
I have been in education since 1996, spending many years as a special education and then 3rd grade teacher before heading into Libraryland. I have a Master's in Education from the University of Arizona and my library degree is from ODU. I am starting my 12th year as an LMS and it... Read More →
Friday November 8, 2024 11:00am - 11:45am EST
Piedmont C
  Programming

11:00am EST

Digital Storytelling Resources
Friday November 8, 2024 11:00am - 11:45am EST
Colony DE
Interested in engaging with digital resources in storytelling and story writing? Then this is the session for you. Spend time learning about online tools and resources, bring your own tech to play, and then discuss and share ideas with your peers in this interactive session.
Speakers
avatar for Heather Moorefield-Lang

Heather Moorefield-Lang

Associate Professor, University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Heather Moorefield-Lang, a former middle school theater teacher and school librarian, currently serves as faculty with the University of North Carolina at Greensboro in the Department of Library and Information Science. Her research is focused in emerging technologies and their use... Read More →
Friday November 8, 2024 11:00am - 11:45am EST
Colony DE
  Technology

12:00pm EST

Helping Your School Be Equipped with Book Selections and Science of Reading
Friday November 8, 2024 12:00pm - 12:45pm EST
Allegheny AB
As new book and reading requirements unfold, we’ll first share how you can instantaneously get Book Resumes to increase confidence in your collections and purchases. Second, we’ll review share how to use TeachingBooks to identify popular picture books by phonetical classifications to reinforce literacy instruction.
Speakers
NG
Friday November 8, 2024 12:00pm - 12:45pm EST
Allegheny AB
  Collection Development   Instruction   Literature   Professional Growth   Programming

12:00pm EST

Empowering Your Narrative: Leveraging Canvas and GoOpenVA for Success
Friday November 8, 2024 12:00pm - 12:45pm EST
Liberty AB
In collaboration, VDOE and Virtual Virginia will share how to leverage the use of online learning platforms such as Canvas and GoOpenVA. This session will highlight resources that can be tailored to meet the instructional needs within your school division. Please bring your own device to this session.
Speakers
avatar for Ryan Champney

Ryan Champney

Instructional Technology Specialist, Virginia Department of Education
Virginia Department of EducationInstructional Technology Specialist for the Office of Educational Technology and Classroom Innovation
avatar for Morgan Occhuizzo
Friday November 8, 2024 12:00pm - 12:45pm EST
Liberty AB
  Collection Development   Instruction   Professional Growth   Technology

12:00pm EST

Playing with Words: Leveraging Scrabble for Improved Word Analysis
Friday November 8, 2024 12:00pm - 12:45pm EST
Tidewater AB
The Scrabble Challenge of 2023 aimed to enhance word analysis and vocabulary skills among students by introducing Scrabble as an engaging learning tool within the school library setting. Explore the transformative power of Scrabble to create a dynamic and educational experience for students that goes beyond the traditional classroom setting.
Speakers
QD
Friday November 8, 2024 12:00pm - 12:45pm EST
Tidewater AB
  Instruction   Programming

12:00pm EST

Unlocking Your Library's Full Potential
Friday November 8, 2024 12:00pm - 12:45pm EST
Patriot AB
Libraries are transforming into collaborative spaces that enhance student engagement and learning outcomes. This session explores effective strategies to utilize furniture, fixtures, and equipment to reduce the amount of space being used for book storage, contribute to LEED and LEVEL by BIFMA certifications, and fundamentally reshape spaces to enhance the student experiences.
Speakers
LS

Libby Sponsler

Sales Specialist, KI
avatar for Erin Bischoff

Erin Bischoff

Sales Specialist, KI
Friday November 8, 2024 12:00pm - 12:45pm EST
Patriot AB
  Programming

12:00pm EST

Boost Your Productivity with AI
Friday November 8, 2024 12:00pm - 12:45pm EST
Colony DE
Using Adobe Firefly and Microsoft Copilot as potential tools, participants will learn how to generate prompts to improve workflow in the library and customize content based on student needs. Specific examples will be shown that are transferrable to various AI platforms.
Speakers
avatar for Jennifer Terrillion

Jennifer Terrillion

Librarian, PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY SCHOOLS
LR
Friday November 8, 2024 12:00pm - 12:45pm EST
Colony DE
  Technology

1:00pm EST

MBK Nonprofit Fair: Connecting School Assignments to Real-World Issues
Friday November 8, 2024 1:00pm - 1:45pm EST
Patriot AB
The purpose of this session is to provide school librarians with cost-effective ideas for collaborating with local organizations and museums. The Nonprofit Fair engages students in relevant and high-interest topics and aims to create lifelong learners. The school library provides a safe environment for students to explore new or familiar situations. Session attendants will learn how to organize, set up, advertise, and sponsor their own Nonprofit Fair. I will discuss sample student assessments from different subjects (English, Art, History) and share my timeline.
Speakers
avatar for Kristin Thrower

Kristin Thrower

Librarian, MEADOWBROOK HIGH SCHOOL
As a school librarian at a high needs school, my goal is to shine the light on our wonderful students and help them achieve their dreams. The role of a school librarian is more than checking out books; I collaborate with all of the school departments, advocate for our students, pilot... Read More →
Friday November 8, 2024 1:00pm - 1:45pm EST
Patriot AB
  Collection Development   Instruction

1:00pm EST

Comics and Manga in the Classroom - Advanced Session
Friday November 8, 2024 1:00pm - 1:45pm EST
Piedmont A
Join us for a collaborative session to analyze comics as historical artifacts, explore their history, and create lesson plans using comics and manga for all subjects. This working session will involve brainstorming ideas and reviewing my planning process for teaching with comics. Bring your device and get ready to collaborate!
Speakers
avatar for Emily Cissell

Emily Cissell

Librarian, Thornburg Middle School
Friday November 8, 2024 1:00pm - 1:45pm EST
Piedmont A
  Collection Development   Instruction   Literature   Programming

1:00pm EST

From Epic Tales to Everyday Heroes: High School Students Shaping Young Citizens
Friday November 8, 2024 1:00pm - 1:45pm EST
Piedmont B
In this session, attendees will discover how high school students were able to transform their knowledge of epic and tragic heroes to create citizenship lessons for elementary school students fostering a sense of responsibility and positive community values for all that were involved in this project.
Speakers
avatar for Valerie Lamberton

Valerie Lamberton

Librarian, SPOTSYLVANIA
avatar for Amy Stevens

Amy Stevens

Teacher, Spotsylvania
Friday November 8, 2024 1:00pm - 1:45pm EST
Piedmont B
  Instruction

1:00pm EST

The Quiet Olympics
Friday November 8, 2024 1:00pm - 1:45pm EST
Liberty AB
In this session we will put on the Olympics in the library and then use the data to collaborate with our math teachers!
Speakers
avatar for Barbara Haas

Barbara Haas

T. C. BOUSHALL MIDDLE SCHOOL
Friday November 8, 2024 1:00pm - 1:45pm EST
Liberty AB
  Instruction

1:00pm EST

Saying Yes: Making Space for Student Service in Your Library
Friday November 8, 2024 1:00pm - 1:45pm EST
Tidewater AB
Ready to engage students and grow your library program in new and unexpected ways? Want to build a service-centered community, with all stakeholders? Come to our collaborative session and leave with new ideas on how to create a student service program that goes beyond shelving!
Speakers
avatar for Lisa Koch

Lisa Koch

Librarian, Lee High School, Fairfax County Public Schools
I am enthusiastically curious and love going on inquiry journeys with my students. Before discovering my passion for students and school libraries I worked in archives and special collections. Now, I happily work as a librarian at Lee High School in Springfield, VA. In 2018... Read More →
MP
Friday November 8, 2024 1:00pm - 1:45pm EST
Tidewater AB
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