ESC Region 11 Library Services News
October 2021
October Events
Hispanic Heritage Month - September 15 - October 15
Digital Citizenship Week - October 18-22, 2021
Here are some resources that might be helpful.
Professional Learning Opportunities
TexQuest Learning Series
- Oct 19th - 9:00 a.m. - noon Get TexQuest Out of the Library
- Nov 16th - 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Digital Resources for K-5
- Nov 17th - 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Math & Science Dynamic Duo (6-12)
Additional Learning Opportunities
Get Familiar with Book Creator!
- September 9th - BACK TO SCHOOL WITH BOOK CREATOR (Recording Available)
- October 14th - BOOK CREATOR & LITERACY: TEACHER-LIBRARIAN PERSPECTIVE
- November 11th - DIGITAL STORYTELLING
Each one-hour session will provide opportunities to explore Book Creator and project ideas to use with students. These sessions will be presented by Catherine Cappiello, Teacher Success Manager at Book Creator.
#ESC11Librarians are doing AWESOME Things!
GCISD - Colleyville Elementary School Library
Keller ISD - Park Glen Elementary School Library
Lewisville ISD - Creek Valley Middle School Library
Discovery Education
Discovery Education Experience - New Features to Engage Students!
- New quiz tools
- Exclusive content
- Ready-to-use activities
These enhancements will give teachers more and better ways to engage students and incorporate rich media into the learning experiences they design and deliver every day.
We are offering a number of Discovery Education sessions during September and October. Many of these sessions will be recorded and sent to all who register.
Discovery Education Professional Learning Opportunities
If you need more information about the new DEX -- or if your library team needs a refresher, email sford@esc11.net and we can set up a session!
DE Chats
- October 13th - 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
- November 11th - 11:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m.
Technology Resources Education Consortium
Many of our Region 11 districts are already TREC members, but if your district 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.
ESC Region 11 Librarians - Stay Connected!
Have questions or need help?
Shawna Ford
Email: sford@esc11.net
Website: https://www.esc11.net/Page/6723
Location: 1451 South Cherry Lane, White Settlement, TX, USA
Phone: 817-740-3674
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ESCRegion11LibraryServices/
Twitter: @ESC11Library