School Librarians: Better Support Your Classroom Teachers

Presented by Karen Scott
Outstanding Librarian and Presenter

Specifically Designed for School Librarians and School Library Paraprofessionals

A comprehensive overview of the best, new strategies and resources for collaboration and partnering with classroom teachers
Practical, ready to use ideas for better supporting classroom teachers
How to use the latest technologies, including AI, to enhance your school library
An extensive digital resource handbook filled with annotated booklists, ready to use ideas, themes, activities, and more

Practical Ideas and Strategies

Join us for an exceptional seminar designed to equip school librarians with the tools and insights needed to better support the classroom teachers. In this dynamic NEW seminar, outstanding school librarian and presenter, Karen Scott, will share the best strategies for enhancing collaboration with the classroom teachers you support. Karen will share innovative strategies and practical ideas that go beyond the shelves, empowering you to become a valuable partner in your school's teaching community.

Discover how to curate resources (including AI resources), integrate them seamlessly into the curriculum, and foster a culture of reading that inspires students. This engaging day will be brimming with insights, collaborative opportunities, and a fresh perspective on the role of school librarians. We'll explore ways to bolster classroom instruction, enhance the teaching toolkit, and bridge the gap between the library and the classroom. You'll leave this seminar armed with a comprehensive digital resource handbook filled with strategies tailored to your specific needs, all aimed at motivating and inspiring both students and educators.

Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your role and better support the teachers and students in your school.

Ten Key Benefits of Attending

Position Yourself as a Leader in Relevant Resources
Learn how to proactively curate and organize a collection of books, multimedia, and online resources that align with the curriculum, making it easier for teachers to find materials that enhance their lessons
Collaborate on Teaching Research Skills
Discover how to work more closely with teachers to co-plan lessons and units, integrating library resources and research skills into the curriculum, ensuring a seamless connection between classroom instruction and the library
Implement the Latest Technologies Including AI
Stay ahead of the curve and learn how to use new technologies, including new AI resources to enhance your library program
Be Better Prepared to Offer Professional Development
Leave with the tools to provide training and workshops for teachers on information literacy, research techniques, and technology integration, enabling educators to better equip their students with essential skills
Recommend Books and Materials
Efficient, practical ways to offer personalized book recommendations for classroom reading lists and thematic units, tailoring suggestions to match the age and reading level of student
Assist With Research Projects
Tools to assist students with research projects by teaching them effective search strategies, helping them locate credible sources, and guiding them in the research process
Promote a Love of Reading
Collaborate with teachers on literacy initiatives, such as reading challenges, book clubs, and author visits, to foster a love of reading among students.
Stay Current
Keep teachers informed about the latest educational trends, teaching strategies, and emerging technologies, such as AI, providing them with resources and ideas to enhance their instruction
Support Differentiated Instruction
Help teachers adapt materials to meet the diverse learning needs of their students, suggesting resources for advanced learners, struggling readers, and English language learners
Receive a Valuable Digital Resource Handbook
Each seminar participant will receive a digital resource handbook filled with ready-to-use activities and resources you can immediately implement

Outstanding Strategies You Can Use Immediately

How to collaborate with teachers to curate a collection of books, multimedia, and digital resources that support their lessons and assignments
Gain practical ideas, tips, and suggestions for more effectively collaborating with classroom teachers
Learn how to connect new titles by beloved authors to specific curriculum objectives, enhancing classroom instruction
Stay updated on what's new in technology and how to use that to enhance learning and strengthen collaboration
Explore ways to make the connections needed to have more productive, open communication with your classroom teachers
Practical ideas to keep teachers informed about the latest educational trends, teaching strategies, and emerging technologies that can enhance their instruction.
How to more easily collaborate on lesson planning and co-teaching opportunities ... Learn how to jointly develop lessons that integrate library resources and information literacy skills into the curriculum
Ideas for workshops and training sessions for teachers on information literacy, research skills, and technology integration, helping them enhance students' research abilities
Strategies to tailor your support to the individual needs of each teacher
Dozens of lesson planning, resource selection, and instructional strategies that align with your classroom teachers' content
Ideas to encourage interdisciplinary connections by helping teachers find resources that bridge different subject areas, fostering integrated learning experiences

A Message From Your Seminar Leader

Dear Colleague:

Like you, I understand the importance of reading. We all know readers are much more successful in school and on standardized achievement tests. More importantly, readers can see themselves in the situations and in the characters of books. Books allow readers to experience both a window and a mirror into their worlds.

As school librarians, our mission extends far beyond the stacks of books and the quiet corners of our libraries. We are integral partners in the educational journey of our students, and to truly support their growth, we must also focus on empowering our classroom teachers. The key to success lies in collaboration, communication, and customization. I have designed this seminar with that in mind.

Join me for a full day of practical strategies to better support the classroom teachers you work with. My goal is to share with you how to actively engage with teachers, understanding their curriculum and instructional goals, and then curate resources and lessons that seamlessly integrate with their plans. By providing them with not only the right books but also strategies for enhancing their teaching, we become valuable allies in their efforts to educate and inspire our students.

We will also discuss ways to use the best books with classrooms and students. We will combine reading with the best websites and apps you can use, including the latest AI tools, to engage all of your readers and learners. I will share my best strategies for collaborating with classroom teachers. You will leave with dozens of use tomorrow ideas.

Let's remember that our library is not just a space filled with books; it's a hub for creativity, inquiry, and lifelong learning that can truly elevate the entire educational experience. Together, we can make a profound impact on the academic journey of our students and the success of our schools.

Sincerely,
Karen Scott

P.S. Come prepared for a fast-paced, fun-filled day!

Who Should Attend

School Librarians and School Library Paraprofessionals

Special Benefits of Attending

Extensive Digital Resource Handbook
Each participant will receive an extensive digital resource handbook specifically designed for this seminar. The handbook includes:

Ready to use activities and resources so that you can immediately utilize to better support your classroom teachers
Templates and strategies for co-planning lessons to strengthen the connection between classroom instruction and the library
Practical ways to offer personalized book recommendations for classroom reading lists and thematic units, tailoring suggestions to match the age and reading level of students
Websites that enhance learning and keep you up to date
Strategies for incorporating AI to lighten your workload and enhance learning

For in-person seminars, registrants will also receive a printed copy of the resource handbook as long as their registration is received in the BER office at least 15 calendar days before the event.

Share Ideas
This seminar provides a wonderful opportunity for participants to meet and share ideas with other educators interested in enhancing their support for classroom teachers.

Consultation Available
Karen Scott will be available for consultation regarding your questions and the unique needs of your own program.

On-Site Training Guarantee

BER is not a booking agency that just finds a presenter who presents on the topic you requested. Rather, we only recommend highly experienced BER presenters who have consistently received outstanding evaluations from educators attending their trainings.

Consequently, we provide a strong program guarantee.

We guarantee you'll be fully satisfied or you'll owe us nothing after your on-site training event.