In the newsletter below, you will find information regarding

• Public Comment for English Language Arts Course of Study - Memo FY20-2045

• First Friday Information http://bit.ly/FirstFridaysPD
  

• ASLA 2020 Summer Conference - http://bit.ly/ASLA2020

• FY2020 Education Budget & Legislative Advocacy - HB187

There will not be a morning session for March due to a conflict with scheduling. Join the afternoon session.

Topic: AASL Best websites for Teaching & Learning - Part 2

Presenter: Cristin Dillard

Description: If you haven't already explored the great resources on the AASL 2019 Best Websites for Teaching and Learning list, then get ready to introduced to some new resources you can share with your colleagues and use with students on Monday. This is not a repeat from the January webinar, but it will explore more of the AASL best websites not covered in January.

PowerSchool Information

JOIN THE WEBEX SESSION: https://alsde.webex.com/alsde/j.php?MTID=me7ad30abcf0e4fbf0c310a026514e9bc

LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY: Reach out to your local legislators to promote school libraries and emphasize the impact the library program has for ALL students. Write, call, email, Tweet, shake hands, meet for coffee - whatever it takes to get the ear of your legislators:

• Increase library enhancement funds - Currently the HB187 has Library Enhancement Funds at $200.00/teacher unit (page 24)
• Strengthen the librarians role in fostering literacy within a school
• Instructional partnerships between librarians and classroom teachers to benefit all students

Alabama Library Association (ALLA) is holding a Library Legislative Day in which you can interact with Legislators AND have an opportunity for professional learning!

• Jo Bonner, Governor's Chief of Staff
• ADECA/Census 2020 Office Staff will speak about the importance and awareness of Census 2020 (resources for libraries)
• ALA Advocacy Office Staff will present library advocacy and leadership training

If you are interested, you can register for the event on PowerSchool. The session title is Library Advocacy and Leadership Training.

Tentative agenda below.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN BEING A READER ON THE SELECTION COMMITTEE FOR THE CAMELLIA AWARDS:

Camellia Children's Choice Book Award Nominee Selection Committee Interest Form

https://forms.gle/h7RFgK1XQse9c9Lo8

K-12 Librarians and Educators in both public, private, and charter schools

Public children's and/or teens librarians

Camellia Awards Website: http://bit.ly/camelliabooks

You don't want to miss ASLA 2020 Summer Conference in Mobile!

ASLA has an amazing learning opportunity planned for you! We will have new topics, new formats, and spakers that will include a keynote author of both childrens, middle grades, and young adult books. Visit http://bit.ly/ASLA2020 for all information.

ASLA Pre-Preconference

Monday, June 15, 2020 | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Mobile, AL

This year we will be offering a pre-conference that will include 3-hour sessions; one of which will be with our keynote speaker, Shannon Miller. Check out the other options linked below.

$25.00 Registration & Information Linked Here

ASLA 2020 Summer Conference

Tuesday, June 16, 2020 | 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Mobile, AL
Registration & Information Linked Here

*Purchase orders / Checks / Credit Cards are welcomed. All registration will be handled by McRae Events Mangagement. You can select ASLA event only registration through the online and paper options.

Aisha Saeed, author keynote speaker, will be signing books. These books will be available for pre-order and will be available for pickup at the conference. You may purchase these for pickup through the EventBrite (credit cards).

Books will not be available for purchase onsite; books must be preordered.

Volunteer with ASLA

http://bit.ly/ASLA-Volunteers

We are always looking for volunteers for events, planning, and even serving as an officer or executive board member. You will find all committees available, roles, and responsibilities on the website.

Thank you to everyone who attended EdCamp ASLA 2020 in Decatur, AL. It was a great day of collaborating, connecting, and discussing among library media specialists.

Please visit http://www.aslalib.com for more information and upcoming events.

Submit any shout outs, events, photos, etc to cdillard@alsde.edu to be featured in the next newsletter shout outs. I will share shout outs and spotlights in the upcoming newsletters.

http://bit.ly/ASLA-awards

If you know an amazing school librarian, supportive administrator, or library program you would like to recognize, consider nominating them for an award.

Click here to access the awards descriptions and nomination forms.

Deadline to apply is April 26, 2020.

http://bit.ly/ASLA-scholarships

School Library Internship Scholarship for the Masters Level - $500.00

EdS and Doctoral Level Scholarship - $500.00

Click here to access the scholarship descriptions and application forms.

Deadline to apply is April 26, 2020.

In newsrooms, if someone has too strong a connection to a story, they are said to have a conflict of interest. Their personal bias disqualifies them from covering the story. A video and graphic introduce four proven strategies students can use to counter their own bias when surfing online or conducting research; then students practice using these strategies when investigating a real-life issue. Find the full lesson plan here.

Take part in 19 scheduled sessions across four STEM-focused themes: Putting Leadership Strategies into Practice; Putting JASON to Work for Students; Working Together to Share Practice; and Ensuring Outcomes in the Classroom.

The AASA-JASON partnership benefits a diverse range of students, uses the latest technology to bring experts from throughout the world to our classrooms, and provides districts with lesson plans, assessments, and comprehensive professional development programs.

Register Once. Get live access to professional learning events.

Join live sessions and discover proven STEM strategies.

Ask the questions that matter most to you.

View free video archives of every conversation.

Do not hesitate to contact me with questions, comments, concerns, or suggestions!

Also, don't forget to send in shout outs and publicity to be included. Alabama School Libraries are amazing with many great events, instruction, and projects going on. I would love to share that with others.

Email: cdillard@aslde.edu
Website: http://bit.ly/ALMO1
Phone: 334.694.4768
Twitter: @Mrs_Dilly