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| | | | AASL empowers leaders to transform teaching and learning. | | | | | Using the AASL Standards to Assess Learners "Assessing Learners: Using the AASL Standards to Measure Competency and Growth," written by Elizabeth A. Burns, unpacks a complex and critical area of school library instruction aligned to the AASL National School Library Standards. Readers will be able to appropriately select or design assessment tools to measure learner understanding and growth. Serving as a bridge between learner assessment and school librarian practice, this text will continue to serve as a guide for building effective lesson plans. | IMLS requests school library submissions for National Medal
The National Medal for Museum and Library Service recognizes outstanding libraries of every type and size that deeply impact their communities. IMLS is particularly interested in school libraries that foster a lifelong passion for learning, provide access to information with a focus on digital inclusion, serve as trusted community spaces, and respond to the unprecedented challenges of recent years to revitalize and renew organizational practice. IMLS does not typically receive many nominations from school libraries and the last school library recognized was Park View High School Library Media Center (VA) in 2012. Nominations are due by September 1. | Nominations Open for the I Love My Librarian Award ALA invites nominations for the I Love My Librarian Award. This national award recognizes all types of librarians for their outstanding public service contributions. Among last year's inspiring recipients is Roseanna Gulisano, a school librarian in the Bronx who fundraised to provide basic necessities for families in need. Ten librarians from across the country will be selected to receive $5,000 and be honored at the I Love My Librarian Award ceremony during 2024 LibLearnX. Recipients will also receive complimentary LibLearnX registration and a $750 travel stipend as part of their award packages. Nominations for the 2024 award will be accepted online through September 30, 2023. | Apply to Become a KQ Blogger
AASL seeks bloggers for its Knowledge Quest website. Responding individuals should demonstrate the ability to write a blog post of 600-900 words on a topic of interest to school library and education professionals on a monthly basis. The Knowledge Quest blogger position is a minimum one-year commitment, and applicants must be a current, personal member of AASL to be considered. Take Action for School Libraries Library champions Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) and Rep Raúl Grijalva (D-AZ-7) reintroduced critical legislation to support school libraries and students' freedom to read! The Right to Read Act will create protections for school librarians and students' right to read, as well as require every student to have access to a school library, staffed by a certified school librarian. Urge your members of Congress to co-sponsor this critical legislation! | | | | Save $30 on AASL23 registration with promo code AASL30! The AASL National Conference, taking place Oct. 19 to 21, 2023, in Tampa, Florida, is the only national conference specifically for school librarians and their unique role as leaders, instructional partners, information specialists, teachers, and program administrators. The AASL30 promo code expires August 31! | Registration for School Tours is Open Register today and explore exemplary schools while you're in Tampa Bay! Tours will take place on Wednesday, October 18, and each tour will visit two schools showcasing best practices in the profession. Tours include Learners Have Voice! (PreK-6 Tour), Full STEAM Ahead! (K-8 Tour), and The Place to Be! (Middle/High School Tour). More information on each tour is available on the AASL National Conference website at national.aasl.org/tours. | | AASL Chapter News & Events | | | To view all upcoming AASL Chapter meetings, view the AASL Calendar. | | | Bring Welcoming Schools Training to Your School or District
Inclusive and affirming environments create joyful, safe schools for all students. Welcoming Schools' professional development trainings provide educators with the skills to support students' growth and diverse experiences. The expert facilitators from the Human Rights Campaign would love to work with your school to ensure your students return to a welcoming classroom this fall. To develop frameworks and tools for creating an LGBTQ+ inclusive learning environment, click the link above to connect with a Welcoming Schools team member and request a training for your school. August PD from ADL Education includes "Humanizing History: Teaching With Testimony"
ADL Education and Echoes & Reflections will hold several no cost webinars and online courses during the month of August. Offerings include "Humanizing History: Teaching With Testimony" where attendees will learn how to access and use testimonies of survivors and witnesses of the Holocaust and to Echoes and Reflection lesson plans. Visit the link above for the full course listing. | | | | | | | | | | | #aasl23 Exhibits: Making Connections | | | | | | | | | | Copyright © 2023 AASL, All rights reserved. AASL, 225 N. Michigan Ave, Suite 1300, Chicago, IL 60601 ALA Privacy Policy | | | |
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