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From: American Association of School Librarians <aasl@ala.org>
To: Irene <kwidz@sbcglobal.net>
Sent: Mon, February 27, 2012 5:28:45 PM
Subject: Upcoming AASL e-Academy Courses

Upcoming AASL e-Academy Courses
The mission of the American Association of School Librarians is to advocate excellence, facilitate change, and develop leaders in the school library field.
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AASL e-Academy: Online Learning for School Librarians

Online Learning for School Librarians

Clear your schedules, recruit your colleagues, and get ready to arm yourself with information that will produce results in your school library program. AASL's tour of 4-week courses for school librarians will help isolate problem areas in your current school library program and help you develop the techniques and endurance to bring your program into the 21st century.
Inquiring Minds Want to Know: Infusing Literacy Skills into the Inquiry Process

March 19 - April 13, 2012

Inquiry and literacy – are they one and the same or complementary processes? In this course, participants will explore different inquiry models and how literacy can be instilled throughout. Learn more
Design for Understanding Meets the 21st Century School Librarain

July 9 - August 3, 2012

The course is designed to introduce participants to the Understanding by Design Curriculum framework. Known as the Backward Design model, this framework is unique in that it begins with the end in mind.
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Making a Place, Making a Case for Read-Alouds: A Powerful Teaching Tool for Literacy

July 16 - August 10, 2012

When is a read-aloud more than a great story? When it also ties in critical thinking skills. In this course, participants will learn how to infuse literacy skills while continuing to share the passion and power of a great read-aloud. Learn more
The Path to Collaboration: 
Making it Happen

March 19 - April 13, 2012

This course is designed to help school librarians identify and analyze the factors that contribute to successful collaboration with teachers. School librarians will learn what to bring to the collaboration table!
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From 0 - 60: Implement eBooks in Your Library Program in 4 Weeks

July 16 - August 10, 2012

There are many eBook vendors looking to provide content to school libraries, but how do you know which one is best? This course focuses on implementing an eBook collection that meets the needs of your students and staff. Learn more

Pricing

  • $99 for AASL members
  • $149 for ALA members
  • $225 for non-members
  • $99 for retired AASL members
  • $75 for student AASL members
For more information about AASL's e-Academy courses, please contact: Melissa Jacobsen at mjacobsen@ala.org or 312-280-4381.
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