AASL in collaboration with ALA’s Office for Library Advocacy (OLA) and the ALA Washington Office is offering a comprehensive workshop on ESSA,
tailored to SLRI, presented by AASL Region 1 Director Pam Harland.
The workshop will:
- include the most current information on developments at the Federal level and work through the sections of ESSA that can be directly linked to the school librarian/library program;
- connect ESSA language to school librarian’s role; and
- discuss current state work with recommendations for opportunities at state and local levels to ensure the ‘effective school library program’ language in ESSA.
The hands-on small group work will aid in identifying stakeholders, building coalitions, message crafting and elevator speech development.