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.

2:00pm EST

Curricular Connections with YALSA's 2024 Outstanding Books for the College Board

Wednesday November 6, 2024 2:00pm - 2:45pm EST

Liberty AB

Explore how selections from YALSA's 2024 Outstanding Books for the College-Bound enrich curricular content. From literature to science to history and more, these books offer diverse perspectives and themes aligning with high school academic subjects. Presented by a member of the selection committee!

Speakers

Lisa Castellano

School Librarian, Norfolk Collegiate Upper School

This is my 14th year as a school librarian. I worked 10.5 years as a public middle school librarian and am now a librarian for a grades 6-12 independent school.

Wednesday November 6, 2024 2:00pm - 2:45pm EST
Liberty AB

Collection Development Literature

AASL Curate, Explore
Audience High School

3:00pm EST

Tell Your Story with Twine

Wednesday November 6, 2024 3:00pm - 3:45pm EST

Liberty AB

Learn how to use Twine as a way to create interactive stories. This can be used with all subjects and is an easy way to integrate computer science standards! Please be sure to bring your own device as we will be spending the session writing our own Choose Your Own Adventure Stories!

Speakers

Emily Cissell

Librarian, Thornburg Middle School

Wednesday November 6, 2024 3:00pm - 3:45pm EST
Liberty AB

Instruction Literature Technology

AASL Inquire, Collaborate, Explore, Engage
Audience All Levels

10:00am EST

Empowering Growth: Bridging High School and Middle School Libraries

Thursday November 7, 2024 10:00am - 10:45am EST

Liberty AB

This session explores strategies for seamless vertical alignment, enhancing student literacy, research skills, and a love for reading. This session delves into collaborative approaches, shared resources, and curriculum integration, fostering a cohesive learning journey from middle to high school.

Speakers

Laurel Taylor

Beth Ebenstein Mulch

Librarian, Alexandria City High School Library

@KingSt_Library

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 →

Leslie Broughton

Thursday November 7, 2024 10:00am - 10:45am EST
Liberty AB

Collection Development Instruction Literature Professional Growth Programming

AASL Explore, Engage
Audience All Levels

12:00pm EST

Interactive Timelines: Merging Research Skills with Artistic Expression

Thursday November 7, 2024 12:00pm - 12:45pm EST

Liberty AB

Transform student research into a dynamic showcase! This cross-curricular timeline project integrates research, language arts, social studies, art, and technology. Learn how to guide students in developing research skills, crafting informative slideshows, and creating artistic portraits. Showcase their work on a hallway timeline with QR codes for interactive exploration the whole school can enjoy! Perfect for meeting standards while fostering creativity!

Speakers

Maria Lamb

Library Media Specialist, Christopher Farms ES

Erin Nye

Library Media Specialist, KINGSTON ELEMENTARY

Library Media Specialist at Kingston ES

Thursday November 7, 2024 12:00pm - 12:45pm EST
Liberty AB

Instruction Technology

AASL Inquire, Curate, Explore, Engage
Audience All Levels

1:00pm EST

Our Story in Code

Thursday November 7, 2024 1:00pm - 1:45pm EST

Liberty AB

This session will focus on how Librarian Jamie Symons and Katie Novinger Instructional Technology Specialist collaborate to bring coding and computer science alive in the Elementary School Library. They will share their story and model and give participants a hands-on opportunity to explore the tools and resources they use with students.

Speakers

Jamie Symons

Librarian, Manassas City Public Schools

Katie Novinger

Instructional Technology Specialist, Manassas City Public Schools

This is my third year serving as the Instructional Technology Training Specialist (ITTS) for Round Elementary School. Prior to transitioning into my current role, I spent eight years as a classroom teacher. I'm passionate about incorporating coding and computer science into the... Read More →

Thursday November 7, 2024 1:00pm - 1:45pm EST
Liberty AB

Instruction Literature Technology

AASL Inquire, Include, Collaborate, Explore
Audience Elementary School - Primary Grades

2:30pm EST

Club Connections

Thursday November 7, 2024 2:30pm - 3:15pm EST

Liberty AB

I will share how before school clubs have impacted attendance at our school, how we have connected them to literacy, and also how to collaborate with teachers in new ways to share your passions with students!

Speakers

Amy Coward

Librarian, Greenwood Elementary School

Thursday November 7, 2024 2:30pm - 3:15pm EST
Liberty AB

Programming

AASL Include, Collaborate, Explore
Audience Elementary School - Primary, Elementary School - Intermediate

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

Amy Hailey

Supervisor, Arlington Public Schools

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

Collection Development Instruction Professional Growth Programming

AASL Inquire, Collaborate, Curate
Audience All Levels

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

Shelby Decker

Librarian, Massaponax High School

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

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

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