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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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

Emily Cissell

Librarian, Thornburg Middle School

Friday November 8, 2024 8:00am - 8:45am EST
Piedmont A

Collection Development Instruction Literature Programming

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

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

Christine Ware

Librarian, Gainesville Middle School for the Arts & Sciences

'25 VAASL Conference Chair

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

AASL Collaborate, Engage
Audience All Levels

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

AASL Engage
Audience Middle School, High School

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

Emily Cissell

Librarian, Thornburg Middle School

Friday November 8, 2024 1:00pm - 1:45pm EST
Piedmont A

Collection Development Instruction Literature Programming

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