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Introduction to Resource Sets

"Introduction to Resource Sets", a two day presentation by Kris Shaw and Suzy Oertel, Kansas State Department of Education, was hosted by the ESU School of Library & Information Management on the campus of Emporia State University. Resource Sets expand on the idea of developing text sets for curriculum units in the classroom. Resource Sets focus on the process of building a set of materials, texts, audio and video clips, art, science hypotheses, or social studies essential questions into a unit. The step-by-step process is clarified by the use of an easy-to-read game board.

Summer Institute for School Librarians June 11 & 12, 2014

Enthusiastic participation at the Summer Institute for School Librarians.
  

Emporia State University’s School of Library and Information Management offered a Summer Institute for School Librarians. Over seventy librarians and teachers from Kansas and Missouri attended this event. Information concerning the conference is available on the SLIM website.

Dive in! The 2014 Kansas Summer Institute for School Librarians took a summer “plunge” into teaching P-12 students exploring a topic using a variety of sources. Participants developed resources sets, a collection of sources from different genre, media, and levels of reading difficulty selected for readers with a range of experiences, interests, and abilities. The priority was on learning concepts, accessing available materials, and seeing examples by experienced school librarians and reading teachers how to move from instruction that focuses on a single, isolated text. Resources are available.

Lunch

The event featured authors Steven Sheinkin and Deborah Hopkinson. Steve Sheinkin was an energetic, interesting writer who emphasized history, the study the atomic bomb, and Lincoln's grave robbers. His blend of humor and insight into his research and writing process enlightened and entertained participants. 

Steve Sheinkin signs his books.

Deborah Hopkinson has written more than 45 books for young readers including picture books, short fiction, and nonfiction. Her historical fiction books often illuminate the lives of ordinary people or forgotten figures in history. Her books help bring history alive and encourage young readers to practice critical thinking and historical thinking skills. 

Deborah Hopkinson poses with her book, Sky Boys, and Marla Wigton.

The role of the school librarian infographic based on Mirah Dow's research is available.

Experts from the Kansas State Department of Education Text Complexity and Learning Resource Sets Team who presented include: Julie Aikins, English Language Arts Teacher; Barbara Bahm, Teacher and School Librarian; Beverley Buller, Author and retired Teacher and School Librarian; Jackie Lakin, KSDE Library, Media, and Technology Program Consultant; Deborah Matthews, KSDE Special Education Program Consultant; Bev Nye, Reading Teacher; Kris Shaw, KSDE Language Arts and Literacy Consultant; Suzanne Oertel, KSDE Education Program Consultant. The event was organized by Dr. Mirah Dow, Emporia State University School of Library and Information Management Associate Professor.

Story by Mira Dow; Adapted and Submitted by Carmaine Ternes; Photos provided by Marla Wigton

June 11 & 12: 2014 Kansas Summer Institute for School Librarians

Location: Visser Hall Room 118

Two Days of Exploring Creation and Use of Text Sets with Children's and Young Adult Authors

Dive in! The 2014 Kansas Summer Institute for School Librarians is an opportunity to take a summer “plunge” into teaching P-12 students to explore a topic using a variety of sources.  Learn to develop resources sets, a collection of sources from different genre, media, and levels of reading difficulty selected for readers with a range of experiences, interests, and abilities. High priority will be on learning concepts, accessing available materials, and seeing examples by experienced school librarians and reading teachers of how to move away from instruction that focuses on a single, isolated text.  The event will feature authors - - both days.  Don’t miss Steven Sheinkin and Deborah Hopkinson.

Kansas Summer Institute for School Librarians Registration Form

- Information from: http://www.emporia.edu/calendar/june-11-12-2014-kansas-summer-institute-for-school-librarians

2014 Kansas Summer Institute

Please make plans.  You won't want to miss it!

June 11 & 12, 2014


Two Days of Exploring Creation and Use of Text Sets with Children's and Young Adult Authors

Kansas Summer Institute for School Librarians

Visser Hall, Room 118, Emporia State University, Emporia, KS

Doors open at 8:30 a.m.  (9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. with break and lunch food and drinks included)


Watch for more information. Registration will open approximately March 24, 2014.

This is an official Kansas State Department of Education sponsored event.

Questions? Please contact:
Mirah Dow or Jackie Lakin 

Summer Institute Geek Posters

Posters Submitted by Carmaine Ternes

AASL Commendation for Summer Institute

 

Summer Institute Photos

Photos by Carmaine Ternes

Summer Institute June 13-14, 2012 - Information and Registration

Register for 2011 KS Summer Institute for School Librarians

Register NOW!!!

2011 Kansas Summer Institute for School Librarians , June 15-16, 2011
Doors open at 8:30; sessions from 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (lunch on-site)

Education Innovation:  21st Century School Libraries
Kansas School Librarians = Higher State Assessment Test Scores

Registration form is available at  http://slim.emporia.edu/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/summer-institute-registration-form-2011.pdf

Registration is $125/person.  This includes breaks food and drinks, and lunch both days.

This will be another opportunity to learn best educational practices presented by educational experts, be inspired (and entertained) to teach reading and writing by award winning authors, and to spend time networking with school librarian friends.  You will not want to miss it!

This Institute will be held at Emporia State University, The Teachers College, Room 118.   Each day the doors will open at 8:30 a.m.   The sessions will be held from 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. with lunch provided on-site.  Drinks and food will be provided first thing each morning, during breaks, and at lunch time at no extra cost to the participants.  Maximum registration will be 120 seats filled on first-registered, first-served basis.

As in the past, Day One will be devoted to best educational practices of high interest to school librarians. Dr. Milton Chen, author of “Education Nation:  Six Leading Edges of Innovation in Our Schools” (published by Jossey-Bass), will be the opening speaker.  Dr. Chen’s presentation will be followed by responses by school librarians and other educators who will answer the question, “What does Dr. Chen’s proposed education system mean for school libraries and school librarians?   Day Two will feature Anna Dewdney, author and illustrator of children’s books, and young adult author, Pete Hautman.

An optional, Wednesday night special event is being planned (no extra cost to participants). It will feature “technology tools”  and the NEKLS Tech Toy Box.

You may communication with Laura at [email protected] or 785-838-4090 (phone), or 785-838-3989 (Fax) about registration.   You may send a completed registration form with your school’s PO or check to Laura DeBaun, Northeast Kansas Library System, 4317 West 6th Street, Lawrence, KS 66049.  Please make checks for registration payable to Kansas Summer Institute for School Librarians.

The Institute will once again be offered for 1 graduate credit hour.  The course number is LI755 (Dow).  Tuition for this one-credit hour course for Kansas residents is $245.  Tuition for non-Kansas residents is $628.  ESU summer enrollment begins on March 14.  You may get enrolled by calling ESU’s Office of Distance Education, 1-877-332-4249 (toll free) or 620-341-5385.  Jan Gerstner is the administrative assistant who will be happy to assist you.  This course will focus on practical applications of the presenters’ content.  This will be worthwhile, graduate level, but will not require you to spend large amounts of time outside the Institute.   The syllbus for this course is now available at http://slim.emporia.edu/Forms/syllabus/syllabus_display.cfm?CourseCode=755A20113

Individuals who enroll for credit must also register and pay the registration fee for the Institute.

The Kansas Summer Institute is an official Kansas State Department of Education event.  It is co-sponsored by the Kansas Department of Education; the School of Library and Information Management, Emporia State University; the State Library of Kansas; Northeast Kansas Library System; and the Kansas Association of School Librarians.

If you have questions or suggestion, please contact Mirah Dow [email protected] or Jackie Lakin [email protected] .

We hope to see you!

Mirah Dow, BSE, MLS, PhD
Associate Professor
School of Library and Information Management
Emporia State University
[email protected]
1-800-552-4770 (SLIM Office, toll free)

2011 Kansas Summer Institute for School Librarians

June 15-16, 2011 is the date for the upcoming Institute.  We hope you have marked your calendar and are making your plans to attend.  As in the past, this will be another opportunity to learn best educational practices presented by educational experts, be inspired (and entertained) to teach reading and writing by award winning authors, and to spend time networking with school librarian friends.  You will not want to miss it!

This Institute will be held at Emporia State University, The Teachers College.  Each day the doors will open at 8:30 a.m.   The sessions will be held from 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. with lunch provided on-site.  Drinks and food will be provided first thing each morning, during breaks, and at lunch time at no extra cost to the participants.  Maximum registration will be 120 seats filled on first-registered, first-served basis. 

As in the past, Day One will be devoted to best educational practices of high interest to school librarians. Day Two will feature authors of interest to all grade level school librarians.  A Wednesday night special event is being planned.  It will feature “technology tools.”  We will announce the names of presenters and authors, and all related details, just as soon as guests and plans are all “locked-in.”  Keep watching the website.

Details about the Institute as they are available will be posted.

Registration will be available. Laura DeBaun will once again manage registration. You may send a completed registration form with your school’s PO or check to Laura DeBaun, Northeast Kansas Library System, 4317 West 6^th Street, Lawrence, KS 66049.  Please make checks for registration payable to Kansas Summer Institute for School Librarians. 

The Institute will once again be offered for 1 graduate credit hour.  The course number is LI755 (Dow).  Tuition for this one-credit hour course for Kansas residents is $245.  Tuition for non-Kansas residents is $628.  ESU summer enrollment begins on March 14.  You may get enrolled by calling ESU’s Office of Distance Education, 1-877-332-4249 (toll free) or 620-341-5385.  Jan Gerstner is the administrative assistant who will be happy to assist you.  This course will focus on practical applications of the presenters’ content.  This will be worthwhile, graduate level, but will not require you to spend  large amounts of time outside the Institute.   A syllabus will be posted online around May 1.

Individuals who enroll for credit must also register for the Institute.

The Kansas Summer Institute is an official KSDE event.  It is co-sponsored by the Kansas Department of Education; the School of Library and Information Management, Emporia State University; the State Library of Kansas; Northeast Kansas Library System; and the Kansas Association of School Librarians.

If you have questions or suggestion, please contact Mirah Dow or Jackie Lakin.

Story by Mirah Dow