Novel Thoughts for the Librarians

Summer 2022

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Summer TexQuest Sessions

TexQuest training opportunities are coming to service centers soon! To learn more about these state-supported digital resources for K-12 students in Texas public and charter schools, sign up for these free workshops. Follow the registration links to ESC websites for complete descriptions of these sessions.

Gale Content Control Webinar

The Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) works with its vendors to continuously improve the electronic resources offered through TexQuest and the tools to implement and customize those resources. Currently, districts may curate TexQuest e-resources at the resource level and determine what resources will be offered. There is no requirement that districts must make every TexQuest resource available to every student. Now, districts may further curate Gale resources to meet local needs as detailed in their local collection development policies and processes.


TexQuest has scheduled a webinar to be held on May 18 from 1-2 pm (CST) so that you can become familiar with Gale’s content control tools. For this initial webinar, we ask that you send only one librarian who will be responsible for curation at the district level.


Registration information:

When: May 18, 2022 01:00 PM Central Time

Please register in advance for this meeting:

https://esc-20.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZItdeugrTMtHNH_18zBJTwVfvsnnBn3e7qq

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

CODING IN THE K-5 CLASSROOM

CODING IN THE K-5 CLASSROOM

Code.org has developed a curriculum for educators to help teach even the youngest students to explore the limitless world of computing — at no cost for schools. CS Fundamentals (Intro) blends online, self-guided and self-paced tutorials with "unplugged" activities that require no computer at all. This workshop is designed for educators interested in teaching K-5 CS education.


June 6, 2022

*Click on both links to register:

CODING IN THE K-5 CLASSROOM

Where can you go for a little help in TexQuest? Click on the links below for support.

Click on image to access Bingo Card.

Check it Out! Blackout Bingo!

From Frenship ISD's Laurie Davis! Thank you, Laurie!


Blackout Bingo is a great way to engage your students (and teachers) in some fun reading. The Bingo Card is a great way to have some friendly classroom to classroom competition. No classrooms right now? No problem. You can easily adapt this to single student play.


Click on the link to the right to access the document.

Click on image to access Bingo Card.
Lubbock ISD Librarians hope you find this website helpful as you seek suggestions for what to read next. You'll find free resources during the COVID-19 pandemic, lists from the Texas Library Association, suggestions from LISD librarians, book talk videos from LISD Librarians, and book trailers all designed to help you find your next great book!


https://sites.google.com/lubbockisd.org/lubbockisdreads/home

Check it Out! Connecting with Books: by Dawn Smith

Looking for a way to help teachers and students connect with books? Dawn Smith, of Frenship ISD, has shared a PowerPoint that does just that!

Whether Book Talks are live, over a PowerPoint, or on Social Media, don't stop promoting reading!

Connecting with Books~ Dawn Smith: Frenship High School

Click on this link to view the Slide Show.

TexQuest: Digital Resources

NEW! special offer to new TexQuest subscribers. Just go to sign up tab and complete the form. TexQuest will process form, send you your credentials for immediate access and will bill districts next September

Check it out! Instruct with TeachingBooks.net

Check it out! Instruct with TeachingBooks.net

TeachingBooks' Instruct menu is a great resource to share with classroom teachers. Literacy Connections, Standards Connections, Ready-to-Use Activities, Special Collections, and Book-of-the-Day.


Sign in to your TeachingBooks.net account and see how this resource helps instruction!

Check it out! Instruct with TeachingBooks.net
Texas Library Association

Buyers Guide, Publications, Reading Lists, Library News and More!

TEA: School Library Resources

TEA: School Library Resources

Texas Library Standards
TexQuest Online Resources
School Librarian Certification
Approved Educator Programs for School Librarian EC-12 (Select School Librarian from list.)
School Facilities Standards for Construction (Texas Administrative Code, Title 19, §61.1036)
The Needs of Texas Public School Libraries Report (PDF)

Following is a list of Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA) and Internet safety resources:

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Internet Safety

Following is a list of other TEA resources:

TEA Curriculum Division

Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills
Instructional Materials and Educational Technology
Texas Teacher STaR Chart (for Teachers/Librarians)
Texas Gateway (formerly Project Share)
Texas Education on iTunes U
Long-Range Plan for Technology, 2006-2020 (PDF)
E-Rate in Texas

TEA: School Library Resources
Region 17 ESC Library Steering Committee

Region 17 ESC Library Steering Committee

I am blessed to work with such wonderfully brilliant people that keep this project rolling!

I'd like to publicly thank the Region 17 ESC Library Steering Committee:


At-Large, Small School

Stephanie Jones, District Librarian/Media Specialist, Slaton ISD

@sjojones

High School Member

Kristi Starr, Coronado High School, Lubbock ISD

@StarrReadnRun

Middle School Member

Stacey Allen, Seminole Jr. High

School Member

Melanie Ragland, Seminole ISD

School Member

Lacy Sage, Roosevelt ISD

lsage@risdtx.us

School Member

Lauri Bruns (Davis), Frenship ISD

lauriedavis@frenship.us

Region 17 ESC Library Steering Committee

Interested in Serving on the Library Steering Committee?

If you would like to have a voice on what trainings, resources, and the direction we are heading, email me to talk about serving on the Steering Committee.
Region 17 Education Service Center

Region 17 Education Service Center

Region 17 Education Service Center
Check it out: Do you have a question? Want to share an idea? Just looking to bounce some ideas off of someone? Email, tweet, or call.
1111 West Loop 289, Lubbock, TX, USA jlafuente@esc17.net 8062815878 esc17.net/page/ci.library