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VAASL 2024 Annual Conference
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                                                                                       Telling Our Story through an incredible program of sessions and events.

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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

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

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

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
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Friday November 8, 2024 11:00am - 11:45am EST
Patriot AB
  Instruction   Technology

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

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

Sorting by Subject...Sorry Dewey, You've Been Bumped
Friday November 8, 2024 12:00pm - 12:45pm EST
Colony ABC
Nonfiction is the land of the lost for many students, but not anymore! With carefully curated subjects, time, and patience, you can create a nonfiction section that even an “I only read fiction!” student will explore. Walk through the process with me and leave with the confidence to “bump” Dewey.
Speakers
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Taryn Barlow

Librarian, Chickahominy Middle School
Friday November 8, 2024 12:00pm - 12:45pm EST
Colony ABC
  Collection Development

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
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Friday November 8, 2024 12:00pm - 12:45pm EST
Allegheny AB
  Collection Development   Instruction   Literature   Professional Growth   Programming

12:00pm EST

Meet Them Where They Are: Using Instagram in the Library
Friday November 8, 2024 12:00pm - 12:45pm EST
Piedmont B
How do you promote your library when everyone is glued to their phones? Meet them where they live by utilizing Instagram. This session is perfect for those who have no time, those who have tons of time, those who are just starting out, and those who have reached influencer status.
Speakers
avatar for Erinn Harris

Erinn Harris

Librarian, Woodson High School
Friday November 8, 2024 12:00pm - 12:45pm EST
Piedmont B
  Collection Development   Instruction   Literature   Professional Growth   Programming   Technology

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

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
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Libby Sponsler

Sales Specialist, KI
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Erin Bischoff

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

1:00pm EST

You Aren't Too Busy to Genrefy! (Or - How to Genrefy on 20 Minutes a Day)
Friday November 8, 2024 1:00pm - 1:45pm EST
Piedmont C
Are you interested in genrefying your library, but don’t know where to start? Wondering if it is worth the effort? I've genrefied both an elementary and a middle school library and I am a believer! Join me as I walk you through my experiences, how my circulation increased, and share tips and tricks on making libraries a more user friendly space.
Speakers
avatar for Meghan Saladino

Meghan Saladino

Head Librarian, Fairfax County Public Schools - Longfellow MS
I think a library should be the heart of the school.  What do you think?  
Friday November 8, 2024 1:00pm - 1:45pm EST
Piedmont C
  Collection Development

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

VRC High School Titles for 2024-2025
Friday November 8, 2024 1:00pm - 1:45pm EST
Tidewater CD
Come learn about the new VRC high school titles for this year as well as how to join the committee, and nominate titles. Come with some of your favorite reads of the year to share with others!
Speakers
avatar for Elyse DeQuoy

Elyse DeQuoy

School Librarian, James Wood High School
avatar for Megan Watson

Megan Watson

English Teacher, LCPS
Friday November 8, 2024 1:00pm - 1:45pm EST
Tidewater CD
  Collection Development   Literature

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

Building an Engaging Unit: Exploring the Primary Virginia Readers' Choice Book List
Friday November 8, 2024 1:00pm - 1:45pm EST
Allegheny C
Discover how to develop engaging lessons around the primary 2024/2025 Virginia Readers’ Choice book list. This session will provide practical strategies, creative ideas, and collaborative approaches to enhance student learning and foster a love for reading. Perfect for building a comprehensive and exciting unit around 10 different books!
Speakers
avatar for Emily Underwood

Emily Underwood

School Librarian, Henrico County Public Schools
Friday November 8, 2024 1:00pm - 1:45pm EST
Allegheny C
  Instruction   Literature
 
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