Please Welcome!
From Beth:
After 26 years of serving students in Dallas, HEB, and Birdville ISD, I’m looking forward to supporting those who serve. My library passions include collaborating with content teachers to create a more meaningful learning experience, makerspace activities that spark wonder (and a possible career path), and always, a great story.
Let’s work together to utilize all of Region 11’s resources to their fullest potential to impact student achievement.
Please reach out for any reason — to request assistance, to answer your TREC questions, to invite me out to see the amazing work you do, and to recommend a great title.
I’m here for you!
Beth Muirheid, M.L.S.
Fall TexQuest Sessions
Texas educators who have TexQuest Resources can participate in any of the TexQuest sessions regardless of which ESC is hosting the session. Check out the TexQuest Training Calendar to see all of the upcoming sessions.
October 12, 2023 • 9:00 a.m. - noon — ELAR TEKS and TexQuest Resources Make a Perfect Pair
November 7, 2023 • 9:00 a.m. - noon — Build Family Connections with TexQuest Digital Resources
Book Creator & Student Engagement
Session 1 — Engaging Students through Book Creator: Innovative Approaches to Reading and Writing Instruction Discover how Book Creator can be utilized to captivate students' interest in reading. Learn how to create interactive e-books, incorporate multimedia elements such as audio and video, and engage students through interactive quizzes and activities. Explore ways to personalize reading experiences and provide differentiated instruction based on students' needs and interests.
Session 2 — Empowering Students: Strategies for Success Beyond STAAR Test Prep During this session, we will delve into a range of effective strategies and techniques that go beyond mere test preparation, focusing on empowering students to become confident and independent learners. Our goal is to nurture a growth mindset, foster critical thinking skills, and cultivate a passion for lifelong learning.
Breakfast and Lunch will be provided, and participants will receive a free six-month upgrade to Book Creator.
October 18, 2023 • 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
ESC Region 11 Fall Library Conference — November 16
Please consider submitting a proposal or two and encourage your friends to do the same. We are excited to Connect with everyone in November!
Region 11 Solo Librarian Survey
Are you a solo librarian in your district? Would you like to connect with other solo librarians? If so, please complete this form! Christina Moore (Sanger ISD) and Linda Sanchez (Community ISD) are reviving the Solo Librarian PLN.
 |  |  |
How to Thrive & Survive as a School Librarian Librarians Kristi Leveridge and Tracy Rutan shared ways to not only survive in the library but to thrive. With ideas on building relationships with teachers to discovering your own passion projects, this hour was full of great suggestions! | The Modern Safe Space — Supporting Social and Emotional Learning in the Library Librarian Nicole Graham shared ideas on how to create a safe, calm, and appealing space for all. Looking at the physical space, programming, and collection development, librarians left this session with ways to meet the needs of all library patrons. | Top Ten Tools to Make Your Library Pop Librarians Jeni Tahaney and Pam Pinkerton introduced us to new tools to help us engage students and support teachers. Examples of Potty PD were shared, as well as how drones and a ping-pong table can be used to get students into the library. |
How to Thrive & Survive as a School Librarian
The Modern Safe Space — Supporting Social and Emotional Learning in the Library
Top Ten Tools to Make Your Library Pop
Technology Resources Education Consortium
Many of our Region 11 districts are already TREC members, but if your district/charter is not and you are interested in learning more about TREC, you can take a look at the TREC website if you have questions or would like a cost estimate of joining TREC, email sford@esc11.net.
Shawna Ford