PWSLA
June 2015
Our Vision: Support and grow the Prince William County school library community.
President's Message from Beth Bowen
Happy Summer! On behalf of the officers we wish you a restful and enjoyable summer. We are working hard to organize innovative events that will benefit our members and promote our association. As we enter this challenging era for our profession we need to form strong bonds that foster and promote our role in student learning and the school environment.
Email: bowenew@pwcs.edu
VAASL Summer Professional Development
Email: bowenew@pwcs.edu
Website: http://www.rsvpbook.com/event.php?475323
Latinas for Latino Lit Summer Free Summer Reading Program
Directly from latinas4latinolit.org:
"Latinas for Latino Lit (L4LL) developed the L4LL Latino children’s summer reading program. Piloting successfully in 2013 to great national recognition, this is the first, nationwide, online summer reading program specifically for Hispanic students and families.
The 2015 program continues reaching and engaging powerful gatekeepers and education stakeholders who are the key to developing and maintaining children’s literacy skills such as parents, educators, librarians, and community groups."
Read More at: latinas4latinolit.org
Copyright © Latinas for Latino Lit (L4LL)
New PWC Program for Toddlers
Website: http://www.pwcgov.org/government/dept/library/Pages/Youth-tots.aspx
How to hire a Teacher Librarian by Jennifer Legarde
http://www.librarygirl.net/2015/05/an-open-letter-to-principals-before-you.html?spref=fb
#vaslchat Summer Professional Read
Each summer Virginia librarians on and off Twitter vote to read a book for summer professional development. This summer the title Make Just One Change: Teach Students to Ask Their Own Questions was the winning title. You do NOT have to be a Twitter user to be inspired by this title and to join in. Discussion transcripts will be archived regularly. Online text chats through Twitter will be held on these dates from 8-9 p.m. Email Carolyn Vibbert with any questions. vibbercs@pwcs.edu or cvibbert@gmail.com.
June 16 - Chapters 1 and 2
June 30 - Chapters 3 and 4
July 7 - Chapters 5 and 6
July 21 - Practice QFT process
Aug 4 - Chapters 7 and 8
Aug 18 - Chapters 9 and 10