Questar III School Library System
Week of February 11-15, 2019
Welcome Felice Devine!
Online M.S. in Library Media program for teachers
Blend the art of exploration with the science of information. Become a Library Media Specialist!
St. John Fisher College is now accepting applications for the summer 2019 cohort of the Online M.S. in Library Media program.
Initially certified teachers will obtain certification in library media, a vibrant career specialization for teachers looking to engage in literacy education as library media specialists. » Learn More
Complete program information, including admission requirements and application instructions, is available online at: M.S. in Library Media.
If you have any questions regarding the Online M.S. in Library Media program, please contact the Office of Graduate Admissions at (585) 385-8064 or Program Director Belinda O’Brien at bobrien@sjfc.edu.
Join the NEW High School to College Transition Interest Group
3:30 pm to 4:30 pm
CDLC
28 Essex Street
Albany, NY 12206
The High School to College Transition Interest Group provides a forum for high school, academic and other librarians to come together to discuss how to prepare high school students for college level research, what high school students should expect when they get to college, and how to make this transition easier for students. This group will also share ideas about potential speakers and workshops. Facilitated by Kerrie Burch at the Quester III School Library System and Carol Anne Germain at the University at Albany, the group will meet four times per year and schedule additional programs and workshops throughout the year.
Registration Link:
https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=15197&I=3042188
LGBTQ Best Practices with Lyndon Cudlitz
Questar III Central Office - Conference Rooms 2 and 3
This interactive and comprehensive training assists K-12 staff & administrators in enhancing educational experiences for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer-identified, and questioning (LGBTQ) students. The training addresses concepts of sexual orientation and gender identity, common terms and definitions, and the unique experiences of LGBTQ students.Participants will explore common challenges encountered by LGBTQ youth in and outside of educational environments, particularly those of transgender students. Attendees will learn promising practices for meeting the needs of LGBTQ students and their families, including practical communication tools, policies, relevant materials & curriculum, and more.
Registration Link:
https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=15197&I=2887095
Communication Coordinator Meeting
8:30 am to 3:00 pm
Questar III Central Office - Conference Rooms 1-3
Agenda:
Spotlight on Regional Librarians
Britt Buckenroth
Rebecca Ekstrom
Nancy Pine
Michelle Furlong
New Database Ordering System
All school librarians are welcome. Lunch is provided. Please bring an electronic device such as a laptop or tablet.
Registration Link:
https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=15197&I=2825094
Questar III School Library System
Jane Bentley, jane.bentley@questar.org
Kim Harris, kharris@questar.orgLocation: 10 Empire State Boulevard, Castleton-on-Hudson, NY, USA