WASHINGTON LIBRARY MEDIA ASSOCIATION ANNUAL CONFERENCE

Yakima, WA   October 8th, 9th and 10th

Catch the Information Express!  Connect, Engage, Inspire

Preconference sessions and presentations:

Explore New Online Tools!  with Steve Coker and Sean Fullerton.   http://sites.google.com/site/ideasandinfo/ for more information!

Kelly Martin, Trish Henry & Nadean Mayer's OSPI Presentation: Social Studies GLE's and CBA Resources.  Nadean Mayer's handout and power point can be found at her blog:  http://ewumeyer.blogspot.com  Kelly Martin's ppt presentation:  Power Point.

Library Advocacy with Marianne Hunter and Sarah Applegate.   Power Point.

"New" Ways to Bring it Together –Digging Deep, Thinking Critically, and Publishing in eLibrary.  The "new" eLibrary promotes student research and critical thinking, as well as provides students a venue for presenting and even publishing their work. Learn these new tools, along with eLibrary BookCarts, and how they can support EALRS and CBA's.

Attending National Conferences with Stephen Coker.   A panel discussion to explore the many national conference options for school librarians.  https://sites.google.com/a/rainier.wednet.edu/tl_tech/

Don't Let Your Audience Go To S.L.E.E.P.:  Lessons in the Art of Oral Interpretation. with Jerry Alldredge.  Reading aloud is an important skill, whether you are a classroom teacher, teacher-librarian, or student. Learn the S.L.E.E.P. method for breathing life into your reading and adding a little POW and PIZAZZ! Have Fun! Read Aloud!  Link for more information:  http://www.jalldredge.com/sleep/index2.html  

Keeping Fairytales and Folklore Relevant for Secondary Students.  Attendees will encourage teens to look at folktales such as the Three Pigs and Sleeping Beauty from a different perspective. A resurging interest in folklore is reflected in the use of fractured fairytales popular with authors writing contemporary young adult literature. Adolescents need to be encouraged to examine these tales with attention to current events.

Put the Book Down with Rick Huddle!  Encourage reading through oral storytelling - both yours and the kids'.  Workshop participants will learn how to, and practice, telling stories in small groups.  We'll discuss ways that storytelling can reach students who are having trouble reading.    Handouts:  Bring Books to Life Study Guide.   Research on why storytelling is important:   http://bringingbookstolife.info/research.html

Sex in the Library.  Have you had Sex in the Library yet? If not, here's your chance! Mary Jo Heller from Einstein Middle School and Aarene Storms from the King County Library System will explain their unique and popular approach to talking to kids, parents, and teachers about selection, censorship, and power of school and public librarians working together. Get the steamy details about hot titles for teens! Titles are updated each year; bibliography includes short blurb. Giveaways include stickers, books and more!

So Many Great New Books, So Little Time!  Spend your time wisely, with only the best new children's books. Come and learn about great fiction and nonfiction books with 2009 copyright dates! Booklists provided. You will find fresh, current book titles to motivate all your readers.

Taking the Lead in Advocacy: Teacher-Librarians Modeling Leadership in Working with Legislators. Washington teacher-librarians have modeled communication and cooperation with legislative leaders and thus have brought about more supportive educational policy and funding. This session involves open dialogue on how that process can be used to collaborate/expand with other district interest groups.

The New Learning Commons Where Learners Win:  Reinventing School Libraries and Computer Labs with Paul Christensen.  It is time to reinvent the entire concept of the school library! It is time to think about and construct a client-side organization built around the idea that: If THEY build it, THEY will use it.  Handouts:  New Learning Commons.

The Sasquatch Reading Award.  The Sasquatch Reading Award is designed to inspire a love of literature and motivate reading among elementary and middle school students. Students will present booktalks for the 2010 nominated titles via video.

Welcome to the Switchyard: The Place to Pick Up, Leave or Combine Ideas.  Engage in give-and-take among practicing teacher-librarians with the metaphor of the switchyard, where trains change tracks and add, exchange or drop cars. Bring information (presentation on jump drive, handouts and/or poster) to share your own successes and ideas. Grades 9-12.

WLMA Conference Newcomer Session.  This session will allow you to make the most of your time at the WLMA conference. It will introduce you to the concepts of the conference and give you hints about how to capitalize on its wealth of information.

Balancing Act: Being an Author/Librarian And How You Can, Too.  Sara Ryan, author of the award-winning YA novels "Empress of the World" and "The Rules for Hearts," will discuss the differences between writing novels and comics, how writing and work as a librarian intersect, and why she's not interested in quitting her day job.

BOOKS THE WEST LIKES BEST 2010.  In this session the participants will see approximately 100 books, hear book talks and receive teaching ideas matched to the state standards, while having a lot of fun and laughs at the same time.

COLUMBIAKids in the Classroom.  COLUMBIAKids online magazine explores the wonders of the Pacific Northwest.  Get tips on how to use this fun new publication of the Washington State Historical  Society in libraries and classrooms, as well as how to submit story ideas of your own.

Evergreen Young Adult Award.  The Evergreen Young Adult Award is sponsored by WashYARG. This review group, consisting of young adults' librarians from the state of Washington began the award in an effort to give teens in the state a voice in deciding the best literature aimed at their age group. Booktalks are presented orally and in written form that can be reproduced. Color posters are available at the session, as well as bibliographies with additional book talks. As the WASHYARG group consists of teen librarians from school and public libraries throughout the state, this session is presented by a school and a public librarian.

Everybody Reads –Developing a Successful School-Wide Reading Promotion with Chris Gustafson & Laurie Amster-Burton.  Want to deepen the culture of reading at your school? Looking for a way to connect all students, irrespective of reading ability, to a year-long reading promotion?  Longing to have great conversations about books with your students? This session is for you!  Handouts:    Nifty Fifty book list.      Wild Cats Read 2009-10 Six Words Book List.                    Wild Cats Read 2009-10 Book List.        Book List Resources.     The Graveyard Book.      Wild Cats Read Thank  You.

How to Increase Your High School Library Circulation with Anne Bennett.  Ignite the reading interest of high school students using practical methods and having fun! See PowerPoint slides, receive sample handouts and experience this interactive session!  Power Point.

Science and Math through Literature.  Use children’s picture books as part of cross-curricular lessons. With smartboards utilize eBooks and free resources to reinforce science and math. Explore a multi-stepped approach to enthrall children and channel their excitement into learning.

Sipping Tea with Sasquatch and YRC nominees.  Need some ideas to increase the number of kids reading the YRC and Sasquatch nominees? Host a literary high tea, use a blog and have students write reviews. 

Sock Monkeys In the Library:  Using Photo Story 3 to Improve Your Library Program with Paula and Teresa Wittmann.  Learn how to use Photo Story 3 (a free user-friendly presentation tool that combines digital still photos, text, and audio) to teach library skills with an engaging approach or teach students to create their own presentations.  Handout:  Sock Monkeys. 

Supporting Student Success:  Meeting a need for time, training, and collaboration with Martha Shinners.  Hear from grant recipients - what they learned, what they'd do differently, and why the project was worth their time and energy to collaborate.  Presentation PPT and Web Resources.

T-Ls and the Tech Department:  Building productive partnerships for the 21st Century. This panel discussion will focus on strategies for fostering positive and productive relationships between Teacher-Librarians and technology support personnel. All are invited to provide input, ideas and a vision for the future.

Welcome to the Switchyard: The Place to Pick Up, Leave or Combine Ideas.  Engage in give-and-take among practicing teacher-librarians with the metaphorof the switchyard, where trains change tracks and add, exchange or drop cars. Bring information (presentation on jump drive, handouts and/or poster) to share your own successes and ideas. Grades 3-5.

Advocacy 101: It Works!  Develop your vision and message for an audience. Practice developing strategies for creating positive relationships with those in the best positions to impact student learning. Show them how your library media program can contribute to student & staff success!

Beyond Bells and Whistles –research technology in the library and why it works.  Are electronically delivered resources the new super heroes of the library world or the scourge of the earth? Learn why they are here to stay and why we should be delighted.

Collaboration in Second Life.  Welcome to Second LIfe! In this session, we will meet with librarians from across the US to demonstrate how the virtual world can be used for collaboration and learning.

HistoryLink.org: The Future of History.  Discover HistoryLink.org -- the first, largest, and most comprehensive FREE encyclopedia of Washington state history written expressly for the Internet. Learn to navigate HistoryLink.org and to provide simple yet thorough research techniques to students. Find everything you need - and more!

LGTBQQI: what are all those letters and how do we serve them?  with Barbara Gomez.  Discussion of special needs of LGBTQQI students and their allies and the materials and services to support them.   Power Point.  Email if you want to become part of an ongoing dialogue/affinity group:  bgomez@sheltonschools.org

Mongolia and New Zealand: What I Learned on a Fulbright-Hays Trip. This Library Media Specialist traveled to Mongolia and New Zealand this pastsummer on a teacher travel/study tour. Find out how she used her experience to collaborate with teachers to improve students' global perspectives.

Revisiting Laura: Follow her Footsteps in Pioneer America.  Travel back to Laura's time in America by singing Pa's songs, looking at towns where she lived and how they still celebrate her stories. Learn how readers and families are still being impacted by Laura today.

Secrets to Administrative/Teacher-Librarian Collaboration. This session will work on the essence of what an excellent collaboration in aschool building may look like between an administrator, teachers and the teacher librarian. Focusing on the new American Association of School Libraries guidelines for school library media programs, this session will talk about ways that maximize the work of these three partners to improve student learning.  Linda King's Source Evaluation Power Point.

Thinkfinity: Engaging Students, Enhancing Learning with Kimberly Rose.  Thinkfinity has the highest quality standards-based Internet content for K-12 teachers and students, including resources linked to state standards and content areas.  Come and see the resources and lesson plans available through this wonderful tool! See her website for more information:  http://rosekimberly.webs.com/classes/classhome.html

WA Children's Choice Picture Book Award with Jerry Alldredge.  Honor the winner of the 2009 WCCPBA along with introductions of the nominated titles for 2010. Get extra book activities and 2010 nominations list (not available on web). Only time during 2009 conference that the poster will be for sale.  Link for more information:  http://childrenschoiceaward.wikispaces.com 

Welcome to the Switchyard: The Place to Pick Up, Leave or Combine Ideas.  Engage in give-and-take among practicing teacher-librarians with the metaphor of the switchyard, where trains change tracks and add, exchange or drop cars. Bring information (presentation on jump drive, handouts and/or poster) to share your own successes and ideas. Grades 6-8.

You Be The Historian : Exploring Primary Resources Online with Judy Pitchford and Laura Robertson.  Join us in our travelling computer lab to receive an introduction to and hands-on experience with librarian selected primary resources available on the web.    Handouts:    Google Maps.     Primary Resources in Print.

A Collaborative Curriculum:  Creating an Information Literacy Scope and Sequence with John Marino. Many effective library media programs would be enhanced by a scope and sequence for each grade level that can serve as a guide for instruction, both direct and collaborative.  Here's his wiki address for more information:  http://libraryinfolitcurriculum.pbworks.com/References 

Alexandria Library Automation - Check It Out! Alexandria Library Automation: Fully integrated, cross-platform, web-based library automation system used and loved by thousands of libraries for over 20 years.  Learn how Alexandria will help increase the worth and value of your wonderful libraries.

Digital Storytelling Using Claymation with Wayne Osborn. This session is for teacher-librarians who want to unleash their students’ creativity. Several 21st Century Skills are integrated into this curriculum, including collaboration, problem solving, critical thinking, and ethical use of technology.   Power Point and syllabus.

Everything you Always Wanted to Know About Defending Challenged Books SUCCESSFULLY!  Kelly Milner Halls, author and ever-ready defender of intellectual freedom, presents information on how to deal with challenges to library materials. Joining her is author Chris Crutcher whose books have been challenged in libraries across the country.

Help! I'm Overwhelmed! Revisted.  A life preserver for library teachers. We all have to manage a variety of people, situations, budgets and teaching. This session will offer ideas and perspective from an experienced library teacher.

New World Magic –or, Why Hogwarts Is No Longer The Only School In Town.  A presentation on life after Harry Potter in the fantasy world of the school-age reader (and beyond).

Sipping Tea with Sasquatch and YRC nominees.  Need some ideas to increase the number of kids reading the YRC and Sasquatch nominees? Host a literary high tea, use a blog and have students write reviews.

Technology Peer Coaching:  A Professional Development Model for School Reform.  Where are you on the Tiers chart? What is the Tiers chart?!? Come to this session to assess technology use levels. Learn how to begin where you are to implement a painless, supportive way to incorporate more student friendly learning skills.

Teen Read Week and Beyond – Reading Programming throughout the School Year with Paige Battle.  Princess Leia Organa (librarian Paige Battle) and Obi-Wan Kenobi (English teacher Paul Warner) will present an out of this world session on specific ways to celebrate Teen Read Week 2009, as well as ideas on promoting reading and teen literature.    Power Point.

The New AASL Standards - Understanding & Applying in Your World.  New AASL Standards session: This session will help you understand the 4 new AASL standards and their components (2008). Learn what they are and how you can use them. Learn how to fit them into your current school's practices.

The Real World:  Using Contemporary Fiction to get Reluctant Readers Reading.  Contemporary African American fiction gets a bum rap sometimes. Yet its ability to ignite the literary fire in reluctant readers from all ethnic groups, as well as arm teachers with the tools they need to engage readers, meet classroom goals and that of their district's, is remarkable. At this workshop, Flake will discuss the power of the genre, pairing AA fiction with the classics, and give educators practical ways to engage students and comprehend the text.

Through the Eyes of a Friend.  Share the world of Anne Frank. Witness the pain, loss, and hope of young people during the Holocaust. This program is a poignant portrait of Friendship and survival, brought to life through the eyes of Anne’s “best” friend.

A Collaborative Curriculum: Creating an Information Literacy Scope and Sequence with John Marino. Many effective library media programs would be enhanced by a scope and sequence for each grade level that can serve as a guide for instruction, both direct and collaborative.  Here's his wiki address for more information:  http://libraryinfolitcurriculum.pbworks.com/References

Celebrating 21st Century Learning.  This program discusses what it means to be a 21st century learner and what is necessary to compete in a global economy, with focus on Gale's Global Issues in Content, a new electronic resource offering global news and perspectives on issues of international importance.

Channeling the Inner Nerd: How a Misfit Writes for Misfits.  Hear author Michael Buckley describe just how a misfit writes for misfits and what  this could mean for your students.

Digital Storytelling with Jody Segal and Laura Schick.  Kids love to hear stories and they are natural storytellers. As an educational tool, storytelling builds their ear for language, understanding of narrative, presentation skills, and sense of the world around them. Our workshop teaches you how to incorporate digital storytelling into your library curriculum. We will introduce you to a range of tools that students enjoy and that will enhance their stories, rather than overwhelm them.  Learn how to turn a personal story into storytelling, adapt a picture book or draw from the world of folk and fairy tales. Attendees will leave with a practical checklist and guide to free Web-based tools. The presenters are recent UW iSchool graduates who have created digital stories using a variety of online and software tools, including Windows Photo Story, Windows Movie Maker, VoiceThread, Paint, ToonDoo, and PowerPoint.  Handout:  PDF and Power Point.

Engaging, Interdisciplinary Climate Change:  Global Connections and Sustainable Solutions with Dave Wilton.  Climate change as an interdisciplinary teaching tool. Experience hands-on lessons that demonstrate the interconnections between natural systems and human actions using carbon footprint, emissions trading and energy policy. Free curriculum!   Handouts:    Climate Change/Global Solutions.       Education for Global Sustainability.

Going Digital: Getting to know YOUR Washington State Digital Archives.  Did you know that the Washington State Digital Archives has 1,000s of primary documents that are easily searched and accessed? Come and see the amazing resources available through the Archives site and get teaching ideas to boot!

Journey From the Dust.  Share the story of America's families confronted by the stock market crash of 1929 and the Dust Bowl. One young man experiences the loss of his home and economic prejudice. Discover an American tragedy and the courage to survive.

New World Magic –or, Why Hogwarts Is No Longer The Only School In Town  Off the Page: Downloadable Audiobooks are for Schools, Too.  The Washington State Library has launched a new statewide project for downloadable audiobooks, and schools are eligible to participate. Project Manager Will Stuivenga will explain how the project works, and how your school can be a part of it.  Off the Page: Downloadable Audiobooks project website:  http://www.secstate.wa.gov/quicklinks/audiobook. 

Reader's Theatre - You Can Do It Too with Kimberly Rose!  Learn how to use Reader's Theatre to provide a low-stress, fun way to enhance students' reading and collaboration between classroom teachers and librarians. It is useful at any level. See her website for more information:  http://rosekimberly.webs.com/classes/classhome.html

Really Dangerous, Dangerous, and Not So Dangerous Books for Boys with Jerry Alldredge and Ken Toop.  This session will not be for the squeamish or faint of heart.  Our focus will be on “really dangerous” books for boys. In other words: gross, disgusting, macho, and definitely not OSHA approved, with a few “merely dangerous” and “not so dangerous” titles thrown in.  Link for more information:  http://mlmen.wikispaces.com/Good+Books+for+Guys  

The GREAT Great Blue Heron, Understanding this Wading Bird of North America.  45 minute PowerPoint Presentation - a fun, informative, relaxing session for WLMA attendees.

Edublog and Widgets: A Perfect Pair!  During this hour long session, veteran teachers will showcase powerful tools for the Internet, Edublogs and widgets. Participants will look at examples on how the two work together to create a meaningful, up-to-date presence on the web that can be accessed by teachers, students and the community. Teacher/Librarians will leave with handouts and tutorial links that will provide them a "step by step" on how to build an interactive website with minimal skills.

A Movable Art Project. In the spirit of his mechanical book "Knick-Knack Paddywhack" Paul O. Zelinsky will lead participants in the creation of a wild and silly face with a sliding tab. It looks complicated, but its principles are simple and invite improvisation.  PDF of project (password required from session)  Read Me First.doc and files for creating the Moveable Art Project. 

Ebooks- How they work and the future. Come hear about Ebooks- where they came from and where they are going. Some different options and well as discussion of the latest and upcoming technology.

Engaging Students in Science & Social Studies Content through Global Issues & Sustainability.  Bring global issues to your classroom using ecological footprint, renewable resources, and sustainability audits. Experience standards-based, engaging, hands-on lessons that bring science & social studies content to life. Free curriculum!  Handouts:  Science/Soc. Studies & Global Issues.  

Imagination Can Take You Places.  I will discuss the importance of imagination in a child's life and how through reading you can develop your imagination.

Puget Sound Council Best Books of 2008‚ & 2009 (Grades 5 – 8)  Members of Puget Sound Council for the Review of Children’s Books will discuss the best books they read and reviewed in the past year. This session will feature books appropriate for readers from grades 5 - 8. PSC members will read the reviews while other members walk the room to show the audience the book and its illustrations and text. The cover of the book will also be projected on the screen with additional information about each book. This session will provide a wonderful opportunity for audience members to hear about great new books from large, small and Canadian publishers.

Ride the Information Train via World Book Web Databases.  Preview the Primary Source Documents and differentiated instruction site featuring: Read Aloud text, Translation into 14 languages, Visual Dictionary and pertinent video series. World Book more than just an online encyclopedia.

Collaboration: What Makes it Work? Every library media specialist wants to partner with the classroom teacher. Follett Software will present pointers for integrating the library into the classroom using Destiny Library Manager.

Global Sustainability Science Connections:  Engaging Lessons for the Primary Grades. Global sustainability is an engaging context for elementary science skills and content. Experience hands-on lessons linked to literature and music about food and environment, systems, and biodiversity. Free curriculum guide!  Education for Global Sustainability.

Hola! Travel to Mexico via the Fulbright-Hays Summer Seminar.  Learn how travel can impact your teaching. The Fulbright-Hays summer Seminar gives you an opportunity to glimpse the life of Mexican students in your schools. Learn about this program and other teacher travel opportunities. Travel on someone else's dollar!

InfoQuest: A New Twist on Information Literacy with Kimberly Rose . InfoQuest is a game of challenging research questions designed to work with children’s curiosity and motivate them to learn more through active, resource-based learning and helps students distinguish between types of resources. Use at any level.  See her website for more information:  http://rosekimberly.webs.com/classes/classhome.html

One Librarian, Two Schools. Are you juggling the management and classes of more than one building? Do you teach more than one subject? Join experienced teacher-librarians who have "been there" and receive specific management "tips and tricks" for these situations.

Puget Sound Council's Best Books of 2008 - 2009 (Grades K-4)  Come see and hear about the best books reviewed by members of Puget Sound Council for the Review of Children’s Books in the past year. This presentation focuses on books appropriate for readers from grades K - 4.

Put the Book Down! Encourage reading through oral storytelling - both yours and the kids'.  Workshop participants will learn how to, and practice, telling stories in small groups.  We'll discuss ways that storytelling can reach students who are having trouble reading.

Teens, Life, Sports & Books.  Chris Crutcher, Washington's own award winning YA author, shares ideas and experiences about working with teens, and about the relationship between teens, life's challenges, sports and books.