[kids-lib] Upcoming online courses - Early literacy, language development and outreach

[Katie Anderson]

Hello! The state library in Virginia is making several of their online courses available to folks nationwide. Below are the descriptions and links you need to learn about and register for the courses. The first three look great if you have been looking for training in the Every Child Ready to Read 2nd Edition early literacy curriculum, if you weren't able to participate in Reading for Healthy Families or if you just want a refresher because you haven't used the curriculum in a while.

The courses cost $25 or $50 which is a steal considering no travel is involved and that these are courses that last 4-5 weeks rather than a one day/one time training.

If you have any questions, please contact my counterpart in Virginia:
Enid Costley
Children's and Youth Services Consultant
804.692.3765
enid.costley at lva.virginia.gov<mailto:enid.costley at lva.virginia.gov>

Last time Virginia made their online courses available nationwide they filled up very fast. If you are interested, I suggest you act quickly to learn what you need to make your decision and to get any permissions necessary from your supervisor/director.

Thanks,
Katie
Katie Anderson, Library Development Services
* Youth Services Consultant * Oregon Center for the Book Coordinator *
Oregon State Library, 250 Winter St. NE, Salem, OR 97301
katie.anderson at state.or.us<mailto:katie.anderson at state.or.us>, 503-378-2528

From: Costley, Enid (LVA) [mailto:enid.costley at lva.virginia.gov]
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Subject: [YSCON] Upcoming online training - Early literacy, language development and outreach


The following online courses are being offered by the Library of Virginia to library staff and interested professionals.

To register for course go to http://www.vpl.lib.va.us/  click on calendar and then the month and day of the program.  Or go to http://host5.evanced.info/lva/evanced/eventcalendar.asp  or contact Enid Costley at enid.costley at lva.virginia.gov<mailto:enid.costley at lva.virginia.gov>.
Early Literacy and Books
Taught by: Saroj Ghoting
Cost: $25.00 for people in Virginia and $25.00 for people outside Virginia.
Offered: Offered: September 10 - October 5, 2012
Course Overview: This four week online course is a basic introduction to the research behind the five early literacy practices as set forth in Every Child Read to Read (updated 2012). Required reading "Ages and Stages" by Karen Miller will be provided. Participants will also be required to read "Bunny Fun" by Sarah Weeks.
Prerequisite: A prerequisite is the free online course Introduction to Moodle, which will be offered beginning August 20, 2012 and must be completed by September 7, 2012. When you sign up for this course you will automatically be signed up for Introduction to Moodle.
Instructor: Saroj Ghoting is an Early Childhood Literacy Consultant and author of "Storytimes for Everyone" published by ALA Editions. She presents early literacy training and information sessions at national, regional and state conferences, and training sessions for library staff and their partners.

Registration is open.
We do require payment at the time of registration. We accept Visa and MasterCard.
To register for this course go to http://host5.evanced.info/lva/evanced/eventcalendar.asp and click on the month and day the course begins. You may also contact Enid Costley at enid.costley at lva.virginia<mailto:enid.costley at lva.virginia> or 804.692.3765.

Enhanced Storytimes
Taught by: Saroj Ghoting
Cost: $25.00 for people in Virginia and $50.00 for people outside Virginia.
Offered: Offered: January 14 - February 8, 2013
Course Overview: This four week online course will present information on incorporating the five early literacy practices (singing, talking, reading, writing and playing) into an enhanced preschool storytime. Required reading "Storytimes for Everyone! Developing young Children's Language and Literacy" will be provided.
Prerequisite: The prerequisite for this course is "Early Literacy and Books: Making the Connection"
Instructor: Saroj Ghoting is an Early Childhood Literacy Consultant and author of "Storytimes for Everyone" published by ALA Editions. She presents early literacy training and information session at a national, regional and state conferences, and training for library staff and their partners.

Registration is no yet open.
We do require payment at the time of registration. We accept Visa and MasterCard.
For more information and a link to register for this course, please contact: Enid Costley enid.costley at lva.virginia.gov<mailto:enid.costley at lva.virginia.gov> or 804.692.3765.

Talk to Me Baby!
Taught by: Dr. Betty S. Bardige, Ed.D
Cost: $25.00 for people in Virginia and $25.00 for people outside Virginia.
Offered: October 1 - November 2, 2012
Course Overview: This five week online course is on language development and how librarians and parents may talk and play with children in ways that directly support their emerging language skills. The required reading for the course is "Talk to Me Baby! How You Can Support Young Children's Language Development" by Betty S. Bardige will be provided.
Prerequisite: A prerequisite is the free online course Introduction to Moodle, which will be offered beginning September 10, 2012 and must be completed by September 28, 2012. When you sign up for this course you will automatically be signed up for Introduction to Moodle.
Instructor: Dr. Betty S. Bardige is a developmental psychologist, parenting educator, and passionate advocate for young children. She is the author of several books. She is also the Vice President of the A.L. Mailman Family Foundation. More information on Dr. Bardige may be found at http://www.awealthofwords.com/index.html .

Registration is open.
We do require payment at the time of registration. We accept Visa and MasterCard.
To register for this course go to http://host5.evanced.info/lva/evanced/eventcalendar.asp and click on the month and day the course begins. You may also contact Enid Costley at enid.costley at lva.virginia<mailto:enid.costley at lva.virginia> or 804.692.3765.

Connecting with Spanish Speaking Communities
Taught by: Katie Cunningham
Cost: $25.00 for people in Virginia and $70.00 for people outside of Virginia
Offered: September 3 - 28, 2012
Course Overview: Through this 4 week online course, participants will increase their knowledge of the general library needs of Spanish-speaking communities and will develop strategies, resources and confidence they can use to reach out to this community and connect them with library services. Small groups will work together to develop an Outreach Plan for a library. The required reading "Serving Latino Communities" by Camila Alire and Jacqueline Ayala will be provided.
Prerequisite: A prerequisite is the free online course Introduction to Moodle, which will be offered beginning August 20, 2012 and must be completed by August 28, 2012. When you sign up for this course you will automatically be signed up for Introduction to Moodle.
Instructor: Katie Cunningham has been serving Latinos and Spanish-speakers since she began working in Libraries in 2006. Katie was a participant in the WebJunction Spanish Language Outreach (SLO) training program in 2007, and her work serving Spanish-speakers was recognized by WebJunction as the best outreach project by an SLO participant in 2008. She has designed numerous presentations to aid librarians and teachers serving Latinos and Spanish-speaking families. Katie regularly shares bilingual programming ideas, suggested books and storytelling resources on her blog " Es divertido hablar dos idiomas" available online at http://bilingualchildrensprogramming.blogspot.com/ .


Registration is open.
We do require payment at the time of registration. We accept Visa and MasterCard.
For more information and a link to register for this course please contact: Enid Costley enid.costley at lva.virginia.gov<mailto:enid.costley at lva.virginia.gov> or 804.692.3765.


Offering a Bilingual Storytime at Your Library
Taught by: Katie Cunningham
Cost: $25.00 for people in Virginia and $50.00 for people outside of Virginia
Offered: October 22 - November 16, 2012
Course Overview: This 4 week course is designed to teach participants how to present bilingual storytimes for various ages. The text, "Read Me a Rhyme in Spanish and English / Léame una rima en español e inglés" is filled with programming ideas from Rose Treviño. Ideas from this text as well as techniques that Kate Cunningham has successfully used in her six years of bilingual programming will be shared in print and demonstrated via video. It is the goal of this course that everyone who completes it will gain practical ideas and increased confidence that will aid them as they work to include Latino culture and the Spanish language in their storytime programs, regardless of language skills. Techniques and modifications for storytime practitioners who do not speak Spanish will be shared throughout the course.
Prerequisite: The prerequisite for this course is "Connecting with Spanish Speaking Communities."
Instructor: Katie Cunningham has been serving Latinos and Spanish-speakers since she began working in Libraries in 2006. Katie was a participant in the WebJunction Spanish Language Outreach (SLO) training program in 2007, and her work serving Spanish-speakers was recognized by WebJunction as the best outreach project by an SLO participant in 2008. She has designed numerous presentations to aid librarians and teachers serving Latinos and Spanish-speaking families. Katie regularly shares bilingual programming ideas, suggested books and storytelling resources on her blog " Es divertido hablar dos idiomas" available online at http://bilingualchildrensprogramming.blogspot.com/ .

Registration is not yet open
We do require payment at the time of registration. We accept Visa and MasterCard.
For more information and a link to register for this course please contact, Enid Costley enid.costley at lva.virginia.gov<mailto:enid.costley at lva.virginia.gov> or 804.692.3765.



Enid Costley
Children's and Youth Services Consultant
Library of Virginia
800 East Broad Street
Richmond, VA 23219
804.692.3765
enid.costley at lva.virginia.gov<mailto:enid.costley at lva.virginia.gov>
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