Best Strategies to Increase the Effectiveness and Impact of Your SCHOOL LIBRARY PROGRAM (Grades K-12) Presented by Kristen Mattson Outstanding School Library Expert and National Presenter

Specifically Designed for School Librarians, Media Specialists, Library Aides, Resource Teachers, and Administrators Serving Grades K-12

• Discover the best strategies to increase the effectiveness and impact of your school library program … Proven ways to talk about critical issues around AI literacy, media literacy, and digital citizenship
• The latest trends to maximize and update your curriculum … Become the media and information leader your school needs
• Ideas, resources, and strategies for teaching AI Literacy to both staff and students
• Proven methods to transition your teaching and library presence that result in greater student engagement and staff use

Practical Ideas and Strategies

The role of the school library media specialist continues to evolve. Once thought of as mere "keepers of the books" or presenters of good stories, they are now called upon to be academic collaborative instructors with expertise in developing media and information literate digital citizens. In this timely and highly practical seminar, experienced school librarian Kristen Mattson will share how to use a highly effective, multi-faceted approach to librarianship. She will provide dozens of innovative ideas, practical strategies and resources to increase the effectiveness and impact of your school library program. Kristen will share proven ways to better advocate for your school library to increase community and family partnerships. She will share proven ways to rethink collaborative projects and update library spaces to create a more future-ready, student-centered library environment.

You will leave this seminar with a plethora of practical, best practices for both the novice and the experienced librarian.

Ten Key Benefits of Attending

1. Position Yourself as a Leader in Information Literacy
   Become a recognized expert in information literacy and show teachers, parents, and administrators how you can help their students succeed
2. Revamp Your Research Programs
   Learn new ways to get students and staff excited about research, and create a culture of inquiry in your school
3. Explore the Best of the Best Ready-to-Use Resources
   Get your hands on the latest resources and technologies, and learn how to use them to enhance your library program
4. Extend Your Reach and Increase the Learning
   Embrace instructional partnerships to reach more students and make your library instruction really stick
5. Collaborate and Connect With Other Participants
   Share ideas and best practices with other school librarians, and build a network of colleagues who can support you in your work
6. Strategies and Tools for Teaching Information and Media Literacy Skills in all Content Areas
   Help students develop the skills they need to be successful in school and beyond
7. Understand the Latest Technologies, Including AI
   Stay ahead of the curve and learn how to use new technologies to support your library program
8. Promote Independent Inquiry With Students at all Levels
   Help students develop their critical thinking skills and become lifelong learners
9. Engage Families and Stakeholders
   Build relationships with parents and community members, and show them how the library can benefit their children
10. Receive an Extensive School Library Media Digital Resource Handbook
    Leave the seminar with a comprehensive digital handbook that you can use to reference new ideas and resources

Outstanding Strategies You Can Use Immediately

Here's what you'll learn:

• The best of the best ideas for strengthening your entire school library media program … Proven ways to reinvigorate and reimagine your library program for the upcoming school year
• Examples of lessons aligned with the AASL Standards Framework for Learners
• Proven ideas for creating a culture of inquiry in your school, beginning in the library
• Innovative strategies for collaborating and co-teaching across the content areas
• Highly recommended resources and help in deciding which ones apply to your students' learning needs
• Ways to extend your information literacy lessons to include artificial intelligence and related topics
• The latest trends in school library services that would be most meaningful for your students and will highly impact student learning
• The best professional development resources to help you continue your learning after the seminar
• Important tips for promoting yourself and your program and advocating for a seat at the decision making table
• Passive programming ideas that increase student learning
• The latest and greatest instructional resources that everyone is talking about

A Message From Your Seminar Leader

Dear Colleague:

Extensive research and anecdotal records indicate that quality school library programs significantly impact student achievement. I understand the importance of finding time to collaborate, plan, build a collection and meet the needs of teachers and learners in your school. I have had the opportunity to learn, share and study best practices in school libraries across the country.

My goal in this seminar is to provide you with time and space to examine your current practice and build on your successes. Examples of outstanding lessons, project-based unit ideas, and phenomenal resources will be presented. Our day will be filled with useful strategies and suggestions that will enable you to rethink your current practices, expand student-centered learning and enable you to effectively reach students, teachers and the entire learning community.

Dozens of strategies, resources and tips will be presented. I look forward to sharing practical ways to help you get your school library program reinvigorated and ready for the upcoming school year.

Sincerely,
Kristen Mattson

P.S. This seminar will focus on the best, most current, extremely practical and student-centered ideas that you can begin using right away!

Who Should Attend

School Librarians, Media Specialists, Library Aides, Resource Teachers, and Administrators Serving Grades K-12

About BER Live Online Events

With the current health challenges, all BER in-person PD events are currently being presented in a Live Online format:

• Outstanding Instructors
  All programs are led by outstanding BER national trainers
• Extensive Resource Handbooks
  You'll have access to an extensive digital Resource Handbook before, during and after your seminar
• Highly Interactive
  You'll be able to ask questions in real time and interact with the instructor and other participants
• Program Guarantee
  As we have for 48 years, we guarantee the high quality of our programs. If you are not satisfied, we'll give you a 100% refund.

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:

• Highly practical strategies
• Ideas for collaborating on media literacy, information literacy, and digital citizenship
• Information included on best practices, Future Ready Librarians, AASL National School Library Standards, and advocacy
• Curricular resources you won't want to miss
• Pointers for engaging families and stakeholders

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 increasing the effectiveness of their school library program.

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

Semester Credit Option
Up to four graduate level professional development credits are available with an additional fee and completion of follow-up practicum activities. Details for direct enrollment with University of Massachusetts Global, a nonprofit affiliate, will be available at this program.

Meet Inservice Requirements
Participants of both the Live Online Seminar and those completing the Recorded Version online can receive a certificate of participation that may be used to verify five continuing education hours. State CEUs are available for both versions of the course. For specific details, visit www.ber.org/ceus.

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