VAASL 2024 Annual Conference: Full Schedule

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Telling Our Story through an incredible program of sessions and events.

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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

Emily Preuss-Anderson

School Librarian/ITRT

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

Instruction Programming

AASL Inquire, Explore
Audience Elementary School - Primary, Elementary School - Intermediate

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

Amanda Minter

Librarian, Spotsylvania High School

Hillary Moyer

LIBRARIAN, Spotsylvania High School

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

Programming

AASL Inquire, Include, Collaborate, Curate, Explore, Engage
Audience Middle School, High School

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

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

AASL Inquire, Include, Explore
Audience Middle School, High School

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

Emily Underwood

School Librarian, Henrico County Public Schools

Friday November 8, 2024 1:00pm - 1:45pm EST
Allegheny C

Instruction Literature

AASL Curate, Explore, Engage
Audience Elementary School - Primary