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

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Wednesday, November 6
 

1:00pm EST

Innovative Ways to Engage Readers with Diverse Learning Styles
Wednesday November 6, 2024 1:00pm - 1:45pm EST
Allegheny C
Innovative approaches provide multiple access points into stories for readers of all learning styles. This interactive session, led by acclaimed authors Jo Watson Hackl and Landra Jennings, will utilize the VARK learning-style model as a starting point for equipping you with tools and techniques to use with your learners. Break-outs will be used during this multi-sensory session. Attendees will leave with hand-outs and resources.

Join us for this fun and informative session. Free swag and door prizes!
Speakers
avatar for Jo Watson Hackl

Jo Watson Hackl

Guest Presenter, Author
Jo Watson Hackl is the national best-selling author of SMACK DAB IN THE MIDDLE OF MAYBE (Random House Children’s Books/Yearling Adventure), which won the Southern Book Prize and is an Amazon Teacher’s Pick and a “Read Across America” selection representing the state of Mississippi... Read More →
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Landra Jennings

Author
Landra Jennings is the author of middle-grade fantasy novels The Whispering Fog and Wand published by HarperCollins Clarion Books. Her novel The Whispering Fog is a 2024-2025 SC Junior Book Award Nominee and a current SC Battle of the Books selection. Landra holds an MFA in Writing... Read More →
Wednesday November 6, 2024 1:00pm - 1:45pm EST
Allegheny C
  Instruction   Literature

2:00pm EST

Dynamic Displays for Your Elementary Library
Wednesday November 6, 2024 2:00pm - 2:45pm EST
Allegheny C
In this session, we will discuss a practical guide organizing your Fiction section by genres with what materials you will needed, category lists, mistakes to avoid, and how to teach your students and staff how to use the new system.
Speakers
avatar for Tammy Hinkle

Tammy Hinkle

Librarian, Prince William County Public Schools
I have been an educator for 31 years, and an elementary librarian for the last eight years. Making the move from the classroom to the library was reinvigorating! I love that I get to inspire a whole school to want to read. When I am not reading, I am a wanna be artist.  I love to... Read More →
Wednesday November 6, 2024 2:00pm - 2:45pm EST
Allegheny C
  Programming

3:00pm EST

Weaving Digital Citizenship into the Everyday Narrative
Wednesday November 6, 2024 3:00pm - 3:45pm EST
Allegheny C
This will be an in-person presentation that will discuss the Model Policy concerning Internet Safety and the Digital Learning Integration Standards focusing mainly on the strand of Digital Citizenship including explanation, resources, and performance indicators. This is an important step towards adding in new and emerging technologies, which includes AI, Virtual Reality, and other rising educational technologies.
Speakers
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Ryan Champney

Instructional Technology Specialist, Virginia Department of Education
Virginia Department of EducationInstructional Technology Specialist for the Office of Educational Technology and Classroom Innovation
Wednesday November 6, 2024 3:00pm - 3:45pm EST
Allegheny C
  Instruction   Professional Growth   Technology
 
Thursday, November 7
 

10:00am EST

Book Repair and Processing on a Dime (In Your
Thursday November 7, 2024 10:00am - 10:45am EST
Allegheny C
Kids are HARD on books! Ever feel like no one showed you how to properly glue, repair, and cover books to be shelf-ready (and kid-proof)? We've learned lots of tips and tricks through our decade in the library and cannot wait to share with you! Session includes demo of covering paperbacks and hardcovers with ease, using spine labels to help students find books independently, along with how to get the most from your thermal binding machine!  Come for the info, stay for the door prizes!
Speakers
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Marney Clark

Library Media Specialist, King George Middle School
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Jessica Drinks

Library Media Specialist
Thursday November 7, 2024 10:00am - 10:45am EST
Allegheny C
  Professional Growth

11:00am EST

When Creativity Met Collaboration
Thursday November 7, 2024 11:00am - 11:45am EST
Allegheny C
The author and illustrator of The When Pencil Met series will hold a session about creativity and collaboration, discussing the creation process behind When Pencil Met Eraser, When Pencil Met the Markers, and When Glitter Met Glue. They will also share some fun activities and lessons that extend the themes of the books to the library and classroom!
Speakers
KK
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Germán Blanco

Germán Blanco is a self-taught illustrator/graphic designer who resides in South Florida. As a child, he always enjoyed doodling, which he didn't know could eventually turn into a career. His work has a fun and quirky style derived from years of watching cartoons and reading comic... Read More →
Thursday November 7, 2024 11:00am - 11:45am EST
Allegheny C
  Literature

12:00pm EST

Creating Collaboration
Thursday November 7, 2024 12:00pm - 12:45pm EST
Allegheny C
Today’s school libraries are for more than just English classes. But how to get those other departments into your library? Collaboration! By communicating with all departments and collaborating on curriculum-based lessons, you will see your library grow to be the heart and hub of your school. (BYOD)
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Rebecca Sharpley

Librarian, Louisa County Public Schools
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Thursday November 7, 2024 12:00pm - 12:45pm EST
Allegheny C
  Instruction   Professional Growth   Programming   Technology

1:00pm EST

Achievement Unlocked: Cracking the Code to Collaboration
Thursday November 7, 2024 1:00pm - 1:45pm EST
Allegheny C
In this session, we will discuss the challenges to establishing and maintaining a collaborative relationship between teachers and school librarians. It wouldn't be much of a session if we didn't offer solutions for those challenges, so we'll do that, too. We've got two librarians, a teacher, and a bunch of ideas. Join us in cracking the code to collaboration!
Speakers
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Khris Hutson

Library Media Specialist, Alexandria City Public Schools
I am a library media specialist at Francis C. Hammond Middle School in Alexandria, VA.  I was fortunate enough to trade one best job in the world (middle school ELA teacher) for this best job in the world.  My areas of focus include shenanigans and attracting new and reluctant readers... Read More →
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Thursday November 7, 2024 1:00pm - 1:45pm EST
Allegheny C
  Instruction   Professional Growth

2:30pm EST

Game Changers for the Elementary Library
Thursday November 7, 2024 2:30pm - 3:15pm EST
Allegheny C
Working daily to create the best library program that supports students, staff, and caregivers? Dynamic programming is Active, Beneficial, Captivating...Xhausting! Join together to discuss these ABC's of an exciting library along with game changing strategies and methods to keep stakeholders engaged. Examples and ideas from our elementary school program will be presented with opportunities for experienced colleagues to share successful ideas.
Speakers
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Margaret Alger

Librarian, River Bend Elementary
I am an elementary librarian who is involved in many things around the school besides teaching great students and finding wonderful books for them to read. My special interests are engaging books for kids, letting students have ownership of the library space, creating an exciting... Read More →
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Thursday November 7, 2024 2:30pm - 3:15pm EST
Allegheny C
  Instruction   Programming
 
Friday, November 8
 

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

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
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Amanda Minter

Librarian, Spotsylvania High School
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Hillary Moyer

LIBRARIAN, Spotsylvania High School

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

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
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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

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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