School Library Month is the American Association of School Librarians' celebration of school librarians and school libraries. Every April school librarians are encouraged to host activities to help their school and local community celebrate the essential role that strong school libraries play in transforming learning. Learn more about ways to celebrate School Library Month and thank you to all school librarians for the many ways you connect students to literacy and learning, promote positive school culture, and help students feel sense of belonging and connectedness to school.

ERS Library Training Registration Links

The CDE, in partnership with Ventura County Office of Education, is offering a free workshop to help with completing the annual CDE School Library Survey. Registration information can be found here.

All California educators are invited to participate in the COMPASS Virtual Database Showcase to learn about the state-funded, online educational resources to support student research and inquiry. Virtual trainings are set for April 11-19 in the afternoons. A full list of training dates and details can be found here.

The California Department of Education, in partnership with Footsteps2Brilliance, is providing free access to a selection of 500 interactive and award-winning digital ebooks, songs, and activities. These fun resources are available in English and Spanish to all California children and families, creating a much-needed bridge between school and home. More information can be found here.

Help spread the word that families in Tulare County with children under the age of five can now register to receive a free book each month, for each child, from Dolly Parton's Imagination Library. This is made possible through a partnership with TCOE and First 5 of Tulare County. More information is available here.

Read, watch, and listen to educational content about eclipses. More information and links here.