From the Desk of the IRS
Instructional Resource Specialist Diane Balthrop @ ESC9
The purpose of this newsletter is to share some useful information relating to the library, instructional resources, and curriculum support.
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SUMMER WORKSHOPS TO CONSIDER
Registration for summer workshops begins March 31st.
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Page Turners: Young Adult Literature Grades 9th-12th #257858
Presenters: Shelly Cunningham & Diane Balthrop
This session will take a look at new and recent young adult literature selections of several genres. Teachers will walk away with a book list and lessons to go with many of the titles. Lessons will encourage creativity, lesson extension, and student choice of reading materials for all levels of learners.When?
Wednesday, Jun 14, 2017, 09:00 AM
Where?
Region 9 ESC
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There's a Book for That...New Children's Literature for Grades 3rd-5th #257867
Presenters: Joni Lemley & Diane Balthrop
Participants will be introduced to the latest children's literature for grades 3-5 that will engage students with a wide range of interests and abilities. Discover a core collection of memorable children's books as you are provided with many ways to combine practical reading and language arts strategies to engage students in literacy. Preview a variety of techniques and strategies to promote students' experiences with all books, across all curriculum areas, and all levels of students.When?
Friday, Jun 23, 2017, 09:00 AM
Where?
Region 9 ESC
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Page Turners: Young Adult Literature 6th-8th #257867
Presenters: Shelly Cunningham & Diane Balthrop
This session will take a look at new and recent young adult literature selections of several genres appropriate for middle school. Teachers will walk away with a book list and lessons to go with many of the titles. Lessons will encourage creativity, lesson extension, and student choice of reading materials for all levels of learners.When?
Friday, Jun 30, 2017, 09:00 AM
Where?
Region 9 ESC
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Discovery Education...More Than Just Videos! # 259393
Presenter: Diane Balthrop
Come learn about all the new features of Discovery Education! Discovery Education is more than just videos. They have added teacher and student components which truly make this an interactive tool for your classroom to enhance your curriculum and instruction. There are resources for all ages and all subject areas to aid in research and exploration while meeting the needs of all levels of learners.When?
Monday, Jul 10, 2017, 09:00 AM
Where?
Region 9 ESC
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There's A Book For That...New Children's Literature for Grades K-2nd # 257848
Presenters: Joni Lemley & Diane Balthrop
Participants will be introduced to the latest children's literature for grades K-2 that will engage students with a wide range of interests and abilities. Discover a core collection of memorable children's books as you are provided with many ways to combine practical reading and language arts strategies to engage students in literacy. Preview a variety of techniques and strategies to promote students' experiences with all books, across all curriculum areas, and all levels of students.When?
Friday, Jul 14, 2017, 09:00 AM
Where?
Region 9 ESC
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New TexQuest Resources for Elementary & Secondary #259368
Presenters: Representatives from ProQuest, TeachingBooks.net & Ebsco
This session will look at the new TexQuest resources of ProQuest Sirs Discover, TeachingBooks.net and Ebsco Ebooks. Learn about the ebooks available through Ebsco and how to incorporate them into your elementary classroom. TeachingBooks.net has teaching materials on thousands of books, along with author interviews and book trailers to help support the books being used in your classroom. ProQuest has many resources in different formats available for research. Learn about special features for all three resources and how they can enhance your curriculum for all levels of learners. The session will be interactive and include an activity that can be used in a teaching environment.When?
Monday, Jul 17, 2017, 09:00 AM
Where?
Region 9 ESC
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L.I.B.R.A.R.Y. (Learning from Interesting Books, References And Resources Yearly) #259367
Presenter: Diane Balthrop
In this workshop, librarians and teachers will discover ways to create learning opportunities for their students in the library. We will look at different resources, both print and digital, that can be used for research projects, library skills lessons, makerspaces and more to meet the needs of all levels of learners. The sequence of library skills will also be discussed and how to correlate them with the ELA TEKS. Come see how to make and utilize your library to the fullest of its potential for all learner's growth and exploration. The Library is a great place for learning to occur! Check it out!When?
Tuesday, Jul 18, 2017, 09:00 AM
Where?
Region 9 ESC
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Books! Not Just for ELA K-3rd #265163
Presenters: Melanie Bloomfield & Diane Balthrop
This workshop is designed to help K-3 teachers incorporate literature into their math curriculum. Resources for using learning centers, independent activities, and guided practice will be presented. Activities can be used to differeniate for all learners and challenge all levels using new and classic children's books. Please feel free to bring a book and activity that you use in your classroom for math curriculum to share with the group.When?
Monday, Jul 24, 2017, 09:00 AM
Where?
Region 9 ESC
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There's A Book For That...New Children's Literature for Grades K-5th (Repeat) # 257850
Presenters: Joni Lemley & Diane Balthrop
Participants will be introduced to the latest children's literature for grades K-5 that will engage students with a wide range of interests and abilities. Discover a core collection of memorable children's books as you are provided with many ways to combine practical reading and language arts strategies to engage students in literacy. Preview a variety of techniques and strategies to promote students' experiences with all books, across all curriculum areas, and all levels of students.When?
Friday, Jul 28, 2017, 09:00 AM
Where?
Region 9 ESC
TexQuest -Reliable online resources for Texas public schools provided with support from the Texas Legislature
I hope your district has been able to utilize the wonderful resources available through the TexQuest program. Just a reminder that this program is paid for in large part by the state and usage of these resources is imperative for continued support. Check out all the available training resources available to share with your district and campuses at www.texquest.net under the Train tab.