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VAASL 2024 Annual Conference
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                                                                                                       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

Same Wheel, Different Spokes: Ensuring All Students in Your Library Can R.I.D.E.!
Wednesday November 6, 2024 1:00pm - 1:45pm EST
Piedmont C
Creating library lessons that are accessible to all students can be challenging. This session focuses on how to design instruction that supports (RIDE) Relevant Inclusive Differentiated Education. Participants will leave with strategies, tips, and concrete examples to support all students by focusing on ways to provide appropriate scaffolding, extension, and language support through process differentiation.
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LC
Wednesday November 6, 2024 1:00pm - 1:45pm EST
Piedmont C
  Instruction

2:00pm EST

Stuck in the Middle with You
Wednesday November 6, 2024 2:00pm - 2:45pm EST
Piedmont C
Clowns to the left of me, jokers to the right? Middle school librarianship can often feel that way. Join me for collaborative lesson activity ideas for grades 6-8, covering social studies, language arts, and science. Emphasis on interactive learning: breakouts, stations, podcasts and more!
Speakers
avatar for Tanya Parrott

Tanya Parrott

Librarian, The Nokesville School
This is my 27th year as a librarian: public, elementary, middle, high, and currently working at a K-8 school. I love live music, reading, running, and watching hockey. Would like to use more 21st c. tools and primary sources in my instruction. Looking for a 12-step program to break... Read More →
Wednesday November 6, 2024 2:00pm - 2:45pm EST
Piedmont C
  Instruction

3:00pm EST

Transform Learning Through Creativity with Adobe Express
Wednesday November 6, 2024 3:00pm - 3:45pm EST
Piedmont C
Unleash student creativity in your library. Explore Adobe Express for Education, a free design platform for educators and students. Craft graphics, videows, presentations, and more. Discover cutting-edge AI tools and ways to integrate Adobe Express into your teaching. Boost engagement and learning. Leave with fresh ideas and the confidence to ignite your students' (and staff's) creative spark! BYOD
Speakers
avatar for Sherry Gick

Sherry Gick

Senior Director of Professional Development Programs, Five Star
Sherry is the Senior Director of Professional Development Programs for Five Star Technology Solutions. A former teacher-librarian and special education teacher with 20 years of experience with students K-12, she now enjoys working with educators across the nation on effective technology... Read More →
Wednesday November 6, 2024 3:00pm - 3:45pm EST
Piedmont C
  Instruction   Professional Growth   Technology
 
Thursday, November 7
 

10:00am EST

Reading Makes Cents: Featuring STEM Focused Library Lessons
Thursday November 7, 2024 10:00am - 10:45am EST
Piedmont C
Reading Makes Cents is a K-8 financial literacy program sponsored by VA529 and the Virginia Council on Economic Education that provides free books and student recognition. New titles include “Water Day”, “Pa, Me, and Our Sidewalk Pantry”, and “The Fabulous Fannie Farmer.” Featuring lesson plans, an annotated bibliography, and door prizes.
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avatar for Lynne Stover

Lynne Stover

Teacher Consultant, JMU Center for Economic Education
Lynne Farrell Stover is currently a Teacher Consultant at the James Madison University Center for Economic Education.  Prior to this, she spent thirty-three years in public education where she enjoyed various teaching assignments including classroom teacher, gifted education specialist... Read More →
Thursday November 7, 2024 10:00am - 10:45am EST
Piedmont C
  Instruction   Literature

11:00am EST

All About Podcasting!
Thursday November 7, 2024 11:00am - 11:45am EST
Piedmont C
Learn how to bring podcasting to your school as we share about equipment, funding, publishing, and marketing. We will teach you to use podcasting to promote your library, build relationships in your school community, and collaborate with colleagues from all departments. This session is for new and experienced podcasters!
Speakers
avatar for Jenna Lombardo

Jenna Lombardo

Librarian, Lightridge High School, Loudoun County Public Schools
I am one of two librarians in a large suburban high school serving approximately 2,100 students.  I believe the most powerful thing we can do is share and recognize each other's stories.  I'm naturally introverted, but will always - and happily - talk about books!  :)
avatar for Amy Ivory

Amy Ivory

Librarian
I am a high school librarian for LCPS at Lightridge High School in Aldie, VA. I opened Lightridge as a new building in Fall 2020. Previously I opened Colgan High School in PWCS in 2016 and worked at Parkside Middle. In 2018 I earned my National Board Teacher Certification and renewed... Read More →
JS
Thursday November 7, 2024 11:00am - 11:45am EST
Piedmont C
  Technology

12:00pm EST

Rural School Library Advocacy
Thursday November 7, 2024 12:00pm - 12:45pm EST
Piedmont C
Small districts can be wonderful places of close knit communities, but it can also be a place where advocacy can be put on the back burner. Explore ways to make engaging videos and community outreach projects to have your voices heard and show all the hard work you do in your rural library! 
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avatar for Emily Preuss-Anderson

Emily Preuss-Anderson

School Librarian/ITRT
Thursday November 7, 2024 12:00pm - 12:45pm EST
Piedmont C
  Instruction   Programming

1:00pm EST

Designing Learning for Adults: The Elements of Effective Professional Development
Thursday November 7, 2024 1:00pm - 1:45pm EST
Piedmont C
Want to provide effective professional development for the staff in your school? Interested in presenting at a conference but wonder how to convey your experience to colleagues? Come to this session to learn the tenets of adult learning theory and some practical ideas to make your PD lasting and effective.
Speakers
avatar for Stacy Gilbert

Stacy Gilbert

Librarian, Hayfield Secondary School
I am a middle- and high-school librarian (grades 7-12) in Fairfax County who previously taught secondary math. Find me to talk about: library services to underserved groups and content areas, makerspaces, books for teens, LGBTQ+ joy, 90s teen movies, that time I babysat Miley Cyrus... Read More →
Thursday November 7, 2024 1:00pm - 1:45pm EST
Piedmont C
  Instruction   Professional Growth

2:30pm EST

Everyone Belongs @ Our Book Club (Teachers Too!)
Thursday November 7, 2024 2:30pm - 3:15pm EST
Piedmont C
Our book clubs (both student & staff clubs) have been continuously improving over the last decade+ and we would love to share our strategies with you! Please come to the session to learn about forming a student and/or staff book club AND get new ideas to increase participation, acquire books and engage your readers!
Speakers
avatar for Kristi Patton

Kristi Patton

LMS
Technology loving Library Media Specialist, enthusiastic learner
SY
Thursday November 7, 2024 2:30pm - 3:15pm EST
Piedmont C
  Instruction   Programming
 
Friday, November 8
 

8:00am EST

WONKA: Movie Magic Library Lessons
Friday November 8, 2024 8:00am - 8:45am EST
Piedmont C
Book-based blockbusters have to potential of engaging students as they learn about fictional characters navigating their world, making decisions, and solving problems. Featuring Willy Wonka, (as well as other Roald Dahl books that have been made into movies), this interactive session includes library-ready lessons, an annotated bibliography and door prizes.
Speakers
avatar for Lynne Stover

Lynne Stover

Teacher Consultant, JMU Center for Economic Education
Lynne Farrell Stover is currently a Teacher Consultant at the James Madison University Center for Economic Education.  Prior to this, she spent thirty-three years in public education where she enjoyed various teaching assignments including classroom teacher, gifted education specialist... Read More →
Friday November 8, 2024 8:00am - 8:45am EST
Piedmont C
  Instruction   Literature

11:00am EST

M.A.R.S. Month - A Specialist Collaboration Integrating Music, Arts, and Reading Activities
Friday November 8, 2024 11:00am - 11:45am EST
Piedmont C
Collaborate with your fellow specialists for a month of integrated activities that are sure to excite your students and staff. We will learn how the librarian integrates Read-aThon, Book Fairs, March Madness, You’ve Been Booked, Book Walks, Family nights and research skills with music and art all month long.
Speakers
avatar for Cara Dibbs

Cara Dibbs

Library Media Specialist, Virginia Beach City Public Schools
I have been in education since 1996, spending many years as a special education and then 3rd grade teacher before heading into Libraryland. I have a Master's in Education from the University of Arizona and my library degree is from ODU. I am starting my 12th year as an LMS and it... Read More →
Friday November 8, 2024 11:00am - 11:45am EST
Piedmont C
  Programming

12:00pm EST

Finding Story in VA's Hidden History (and Helping Students Love Research)
Friday November 8, 2024 12:00pm - 12:45pm EST
Piedmont C
A cataclysmic Depression-era drought that devastated Virginia farms. Steely horsewomen. Penny auctions. Rainmakers. The Bonus Army. Author L. M. Elliott - winner of the Scott O’Dell Award (2024) and VLA’s Cardinal Cup (2023) - shares stunning, forgotten history from her O’Dell-winning BEA AND THE NEW DEAL HORSE and its research treasure hunt.
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avatar for Laura Elliott

Laura Elliott

YA/MG historical fiction author, self
L. M. Elliott was a Washington, D.C. magazine journalist for 20 years before becoming a New York Times bestselling author of over a dozen historical and biographical fictions. Her YA/MG novels have won the Scott O'Dell, VLA Cardinal Cup, and Grateful American Book Prize for historical... Read More →
Friday November 8, 2024 12:00pm - 12:45pm EST
Piedmont C
  Instruction   Literature

1:00pm EST

You Aren't Too Busy to Genrefy! (Or - How to Genrefy on 20 Minutes a Day)
Friday November 8, 2024 1:00pm - 1:45pm EST
Piedmont C
Are you interested in genrefying your library, but don’t know where to start? Wondering if it is worth the effort? I've genrefied both an elementary and a middle school library and I am a believer! Join me as I walk you through my experiences, how my circulation increased, and share tips and tricks on making libraries a more user friendly space.
Speakers
avatar for Meghan Saladino

Meghan Saladino

Head Librarian, Fairfax County Public Schools - Longfellow MS
I think a library should be the heart of the school.  What do you think?  
Friday November 8, 2024 1:00pm - 1:45pm EST
Piedmont C
  Collection Development
 
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