From: American Association of School Librarians <aasl@ala.org>
Date: September 7, 2017 at 12:03:46 PM EDT
To: Irene <kwidz@sbcglobal.net>
Subject: September Knowledge Quest Conference Edition
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AASL empowers leaders to transform teaching and learning. View this email in your browser Pre-Order the AASL Standards by October 12 Want to get your hands on AASL’s new standards first? By pre-ordering the National School Library Standards during registration you can skip the bookstore line and pick up your copy before the conference begins. When you pick up your pre-ordered book on-site, you'll receive a complimentary USB drive full of digital resources to help you begin implementation immediately. The deadline for pre-ordering the standards is October 12.    Already registered? There is still time to add on a pre-ordered AASL Standards publication to your registration. Visit national.aasl.org to register and pre-order your copy of the standards today!   Expand Your PD beyond the Conference Center with School and Cultural Tours Expand your professional development beyond the conference center by registering for School and Cultural Tours. The School Tours explore school library programs at every school type and educational level. School Tours include: One District, Two Languages, Three Schools (November 8, 11 a.m.–4: 30 p.m.). This tour will focus on three schools--Kyrene de la Estrella, Kyrene de los Cerritos, and Kyrene Altadeña--that are doing new and interesting things with dual language. Rural Wonders (November 8, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.). The tour will start with a stop at Casa Grande Union High School, which had planned to eliminate the school library program. Students successfully advocated for the program to be kept open. Attendees will then visit the Casa Grande Ruins National Monument for a picnic, and then head to Vista Grande High School library, a joint-use library with a brand new makerspace and a gaming space. Joint Library and an Architectural Gem (November 9, 8 a.m.–12 p.m.). This tour will visit the library at Betty H. Fairfax High School, truly a “WOW” space that is central to a school that has won an architectural award. Then visit Hamilton Public High School’s library, which is operated by the Chandler Public Library. This busy joint-use library space caters to Hamilton High School students with lots of programming Independent School of Distinction (November 9, 8 a.m.–12 p.m.). Phoenix Country Day School has evolved into a distinct model of educational excellence, reflecting the unique culture of the region.   Or get a taste of the Southwest through Cultural Tours: Art and Architecture and the American Southwest (November 8, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.). This full-day tour will immerse attendees in art and architecture of the American Southwest. At HOME: Native People in the Southwest (November 8, 12:30–4:30 p.m.). During this half-day tour, attendees will visit the Heard Museum, the world’s preeminent museum for the presentation, interpretation, and advancement of American Indian art. The Gardens of the Desert (November 9, 8 a.m.–12 p.m.). During this half-day excursion to the Desert Botanical Garden, guests will discover the unique characteristics of desert plants from around the world. Phoenix Trolley Tour (November 9, 10 a.m.–12 p.m.). Sit back and enjoy this two-hour journey through Downtown Phoenix's past and present culture and community. An additional fee is required for these events. Visit national.aasl.org to add these events to your registration.   Don’t Miss These Concurrent Sessions from ALA Offices at National Don’t miss the following concurrent sessions from ALA offices during AASL’s National Conference & Exhibition:   Small Steps Toward Big Advocacy: Partnerships that Highlight Library Awesomeness (ALA Office for Library Advocacy) Presenter: Megan Cusick Hear about different models and learn how to cultivate your own partnerships that will increase support for the school library program.   Empowering Intellectual Freedom Leaders (ALA Office for Intellectual Freedom) Presenter: Kristin Pekoll By reviewing recent censorship cases and reporting tools, this session will embolden participants to stand up for the right to read and never let a book be removed from the hands of their students.   From Futuring to Innovation (ALA Governance Office) Presenter: Miguel Figueroa In this interactive session, attendees will take some of the trend scanning from the Center for the Future of Libraries – as well as their own community insights and evidence – and consider a positive innovation for the future of libraries.   Addressing White Privilege and Unconscious Bias in the Classroom: Becoming an Ally (ALA Diversity Office) Presenters: Jody Gray, Gwendolyn Prellwitz This session will provide some insight into identifying how our personal identities impact the education experience for students of color.    Learn more about these and other concurrent sessions by visiting the conference website.   Copyright © 2017 American Association of School Librarians, All rights reserved. AASL, 50 E Huron St., Chicago IL 60611