VAASL 2024 Annual Conference: Full Schedule

Welcome to the VAASL 2024 Fall Conference App!
Telling Our Story through an incredible program of sessions and events.

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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

Alaina DeHaven

Avanti Yamamoto

Casey Nugent

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

Instruction Technology

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

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

Libby Sponsler

Sales Specialist, KI

Erin Bischoff

Sales Specialist, KI

Friday November 8, 2024 12:00pm - 12:45pm EST
Patriot AB

Programming

AASL Include, Collaborate, Curate, Explore, Engage
Audience All Levels

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

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

AASL Collaborate, Explore
Audience All Levels