From the State Library of Ohio

The Reimagining School Readiness workshop provides an overview of both practical research about how to support school readiness, and a toolkit with resources created for library staff to help families prepare children from birth to 8 years for success in school and in life.

Through an interactive virtual presentation with hands-on activities, this training session will introduce library staff to the toolkit contents.

The workshop topics include:

key findings from current cognitive and developmental psychology research
the implications of those findings for library staff’s daily work
practical ready-to-implement ideas for activities
resources for staff training and for parents/caregivers

This training session is for library staff who work with children from birth to 8 years and their families.

Registration and more information can be found on the State Library of Ohio’s website.

October 27, 2022 (virtual)

10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Participants will be given a 1-hour lunch break.

Contact Penelope Shumaker at pshumaker@library.ohio.gov with any questions.

Free webinar:
Supporting America’s LGBTQ+ Youth: Approaches, Strategies and Opportunities

Wednesday, September 21, 2:00-3:30 ET

Join this SAMHSA-supported webinar sponsored by the National Federation of Families (NFF) and the National Family Support Technical Assistance Center (NFSTAC). This event will include a panel discussion with expert youth, caregivers and subject matter experts who will share insights and opportunities about how to support LGBTQ+ youth and their families. Attendees will:

Understand how research and clinical expertise inform approaches with LGBTQ+ youth and how they impact health and well-being
Learn practical strategies to help LGBTQ+ youth feel supported and valued by their families
Gain insight on opportunities to strengthen support for LGBTQ+ youth within school settings

Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/supporting-americas-lgbtq-youth-approaches-strategies-and-opportunities-tickets-403811770877

National Summer Learning Association annual conference, coming up October 24-26 in Washington DC at the Mayflower Hotel. This conference promises to explore what it takes to promote equity, create opportunity and build community through summer learning programs.

Libraries are such an important part of the universe of summer learning. As with many other focus areas with national organizations and conferences (early childhood, family engagement, afterschool, etc.), libraries are involved and relevant, and librarians benefit from being part of the conversation, learning from peers in other fields, and representing our profession to these related sectors. If your library has the capacity to send someone to a national conference, this is one to consider. Registration is $800 plus lodging and travel. Learn more here: www.summerlearning.org/national-conference/


From the State Library of Ohio The Reimagining School Readiness workshop provides an overview of both practical research about how to support school readiness, and a toolkit with resources created for library staff to help families prepare children from birth to 8 years for success in school and in life. Through an interactive virtual presentation with hands-on activities, this training session will introduce library staff to the toolkit contents. The workshop topics include: key findings from current cognitive and developmental psychology research the implications of those findings for library staff’s daily work practical ready-to-implement ideas for activities resources for staff training and for parents/caregivers This training session is for library staff who work with children from birth to 8 years and their families. Registration and more information can be found on the State Library of Ohio’s website. October 27, 2022 (virtual) 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Participants will be given a 1-hour lunch break. Contact Penelope Shumaker at pshumaker@library.ohio.gov with any questions. Free webinar: Supporting America’s LGBTQ+ Youth: Approaches, Strategies and Opportunities Wednesday, September 21, 2:00-3:30 ET Join this SAMHSA-supported webinar sponsored by the National Federation of Families (NFF) and the National Family Support Technical Assistance Center (NFSTAC). This event will include a panel discussion with expert youth, caregivers and subject matter experts who will share insights and opportunities about how to support LGBTQ+ youth and their families. Attendees will: Understand how research and clinical expertise inform approaches with LGBTQ+ youth and how they impact health and well-being Learn practical strategies to help LGBTQ+ youth feel supported and valued by their families Gain insight on opportunities to strengthen support for LGBTQ+ youth within school settings Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/supporting-americas-lgbtq-youth-approaches-strategies-and-opportunities-tickets-403811770877 National Summer Learning Association annual conference, coming up October 24-26 in Washington DC at the Mayflower Hotel. This conference promises to explore what it takes to promote equity, create opportunity and build community through summer learning programs. Libraries are such an important part of the universe of summer learning. As with many other focus areas with national organizations and conferences (early childhood, family engagement, afterschool, etc.), libraries are involved and relevant, and librarians benefit from being part of the conversation, learning from peers in other fields, and representing our profession to these related sectors. If your library has the capacity to send someone to a national conference, this is one to consider. Registration is $800 plus lodging and travel. Learn more here: www.summerlearning.org/national-conference/
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