[CASL-L] Fwd: Opening the Book on Equity

[Jenny Lussier]

Dear CASL members,

I am sharing a really amazing event that is taking place in Middletown on
April 5. Please see below.
Jenny


Hello,

The library media specialists in Middletown Public Schools are excited to
invite local school librarians from the area our professional development: "
Opening the Book on Equity: Representation in your Library." The event will
take place on Thursday, April 5 from 8:00-2:30 in the library at Middletown
High School on 200 LaRosa Lane
<https://maps.google.com/?q=200+LaRosa+Lane&entry=gmail&source=g>, in
Middletown, CT.

Middletown Public Schools is committed to creating equitable opportunities
for all students and we will spend the day discussing what that can begin
to look like in library media instruction. We hope that you can join us.

You can register for the event by clicking here
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfTUJ5Tiv46WsY6MvqPpNRvX3z2dVd7PzETQ701pT-X6J23zA/viewform>.
This free event can accommodate up to 40 people.

The agenda for the day is below. If you wish to bring a guest with you,
please indicate this in your registration. If you have any questions please
do not hesitate to contact me.

*8:00-8:30Check in/Light Refreshments8:30-9:30Welcome: The Language of
Equity9:30-10:30Getting Comfortable Talking About Race, Diversity, and
Equity10:30-11:30The Monster Factor: Working Towards Equity in the
Library11:30-12:30 Lunch (On Your Own)12:30-2:00Windows & Mirrors: The Need
for Diverse Books (Elementary)Creating Equitable Access in Research
Projects (Secondary)2:00-2:30Close: Book Slam *

​Thank you, ​


-- 
Michelle Gohagon
Director of Instruction Technology and Professional Development
Middletown Public Schools
​(860) 638-1460
@mgohagon​




-- 
Jenny Lussier
Library Media Specialist
Brewster/Lyman Elementary Schools
Durham/Middlefield, CT
ALA/AASL, CASL, NESLA, CECA, MSLA member
Facebook: @mrslussierslibrary
Twitter: @jluss
Instagram: mrslussierlibrary
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