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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

WONKA: Movie Magic Library Lessons
Friday November 8, 2024 8:00am - 8:45am EST
Piedmont C
Book-based blockbusters have to potential of engaging students as they learn about fictional characters navigating their world, making decisions, and solving problems. Featuring Willy Wonka, (as well as other Roald Dahl books that have been made into movies), this interactive session includes library-ready lessons, an annotated bibliography and door prizes.
Speakers
avatar for Lynne Stover

Lynne Stover

Teacher Consultant, JMU Center for Economic Education
Lynne Farrell Stover is currently a Teacher Consultant at the James Madison University Center for Economic Education.  Prior to this, she spent thirty-three years in public education where she enjoyed various teaching assignments including classroom teacher, gifted education specialist... Read More →
Friday November 8, 2024 8:00am - 8:45am EST
Piedmont C
  Instruction   Literature

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

Hot Topics on Zero Budget
Friday November 8, 2024 8:00am - 8:45am EST
Allegheny C
You've heard all the buzzwords and new programs to try, but how do you make them work with no money? Makerspaces, STEAM Labs, flexible seating, videos, and scavenger hunts can be done with very little to no money when you explore community support and become a scavenger of opportunities!
Speakers
avatar for Emily Preuss-Anderson

Emily Preuss-Anderson

School Librarian/ITRT
Friday November 8, 2024 8:00am - 8:45am EST
Allegheny C
  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

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

Don't Be a Bot, Write Top-Notch Prompts
Friday November 8, 2024 11:00am - 11:45am EST
Colony ABC
Discover the essential strategies for crafting powerful AI prompts. Learn how to effectively communicate with AI chatbots, get the most out of AI, and optimize user engagement. Unlock the secret of AI conversations and take your communication skills to the next level.
Speakers
SB

Stephanie Booz

Librarian, Burbank Elementary School
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Fanny Limon Duparcmeur

Teacher Librarian, Hampton City Schools
Friday November 8, 2024 11:00am - 11:45am EST
Colony ABC
  Instruction   Technology

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

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

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

Intentionally Accessible: Designing Welcoming Spaces for Everyone
Friday November 8, 2024 12:00pm - 12:45pm EST
Allegheny C
Let's make your library a place everyone can enjoy! Come explore easy ways to make your space more accessible for all students. From simple tweaks to bigger changes, let's share ideas to try right away. You'll leave with new strategies for evaluating and improving your library to be even better!
Speakers
avatar for Rachel Grover

Rachel Grover

Librarian, Fairfax County Public Schools, Rocky Run Middle School
I'm passionate about making the library a welcoming, safe space for the school community to thrive and learn. Talk to me about makerspaces, accessibility, student ownership, best practices for instruction and collaboration with staff, and literally anything else library related. (Oh... Read More →
Friday November 8, 2024 12:00pm - 12:45pm EST
Allegheny C
  Collection Development   Instruction   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

Let's Talk about Intellectual Property: Plagiarism vs. Copyright
Friday November 8, 2024 12:00pm - 12:45pm EST
Piedmont A
Have you ever had a student say they are going to jail for plagiarism? This session will discuss the differences between plagiarism and copyright as well as provide participants with examples of lessons that support empowering students as ethical users of ideas and information.
Friday November 8, 2024 12:00pm - 12:45pm EST
Piedmont A
  Instruction

12:00pm EST

Finding Story in VA's Hidden History (and Helping Students Love Research)
Friday November 8, 2024 12:00pm - 12:45pm EST
Piedmont C
A cataclysmic Depression-era drought that devastated Virginia farms. Steely horsewomen. Penny auctions. Rainmakers. The Bonus Army. Author L. M. Elliott - winner of the Scott O’Dell Award (2024) and VLA’s Cardinal Cup (2023) - shares stunning, forgotten history from her O’Dell-winning BEA AND THE NEW DEAL HORSE and its research treasure hunt.
Speakers
avatar for Laura Elliott

Laura Elliott

YA/MG historical fiction author, self
L. M. Elliott was a Washington, D.C. magazine journalist for 20 years before becoming a New York Times bestselling author of over a dozen historical and biographical fictions. Her YA/MG novels have won the Scott O'Dell, VLA Cardinal Cup, and Grateful American Book Prize for historical... Read More →
Friday November 8, 2024 12:00pm - 12:45pm EST
Piedmont C
  Instruction   Literature

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

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

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

1:00pm EST

Global Art-ivism for All Ages with Students Rebuild
Friday November 8, 2024 1:00pm - 1:45pm EST
Allegheny AB
Give students the opportunity to make a positive difference in their global community through the 2024-2025 Students Rebuild Spark Peace Project. They will learn about peace in their relationships, communities and world; make personal connections; and create art in response. We will have picture book recommendations, lessons, passive programming ideas, and you will create your own project during our time together.
Speakers
avatar for Carolyn Vibbert

Carolyn Vibbert

Librarian, SUDLEY ELEMENTARY
I've always considered myself a jack-of-all-trades when it comes to librarianship. I'm always mixing it up with different programs. Ask me about tabletop gaming in the library, hatching chicks, and stop motion projects! I'm willing to talk about anything.
avatar for Sabrina Tucker

Sabrina Tucker

Librarian, BRISTOW RUN ELEMENTARY
I love collaboration and learning something new! Talk to me about coding, unit planning, book tasting and getting kids to want to come into the library!
Friday November 8, 2024 1:00pm - 1:45pm EST
Allegheny AB
  Instruction   Programming
 
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