[kids-lib] Learn about children with disabilities in the library, storytime tools, storytelling with puppets, and easy STEM programming

[Katie Anderson]

Hi! The email below describes upcoming online courses offered by ALA’s Association for Library Services to Children (ALSC). While these courses cost quite a bit of money, remember there is no travel involved and in most cases you can participate whenever works best for your schedule.

Questions? Please contact Kristen Sutherland, ALSC Program Officer for Continuing Education, at 1 (800) 545-2433 ext 4026 or ksutherland at ala.org<mailto:ksutherland at ala.org>.


Katie Anderson, Library Support and 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

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Winter 2015 ALSC Online Courses<http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AlscBlog/~3/9SjiRGylNI0/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email>

Posted: 03 Nov 2014 01:01 PM PST

ALSC Online Education (image courtesy of ALSC)
Is it really 2015!?

It will be once January rolls around and what a perfect time to refresh your library programs! ALSC online courses<http://www.ala.org/alsc/edcareeers/profdevelopment/alscweb> are a great way to introduce new ideas and energy into your programs and services. Registration is now open for the winter 2015 ALSC online course season. Classes start Monday, January 5, 2015.

Three of the courses being offered this semester are eligible for continuing education units (CEUs). The American Library Association (ALA) has been certified to provide CEUs by the IACET<http://www.iacet.org/>. ALSC online courses are designed to fit the needs of working professionals. Courses are taught by experienced librarians and academics. As participants frequently noted in post-course surveys, ALSC stresses quality and caring in its online education options. For more information on ALSC online learning, please visit: http://www.ala.org/alsced

Children with Disabilities in the Library<http://www.ala.org/alsc/edcareeers/profdevelopment/alscweb/courses/childrendisab>
6 weeks, January 5 – February 13, 2015
CEU Certified Course, 3 CEUs

Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Programs Made Easy<http://www.ala.org/alsc/science-technology-engineering-and-math-stem-programs-made-easy>
4 weeks, January 5 – January 30, 2015
CEU Certified Course, 1.2 CEUs

Storytelling with Puppets<http://www.ala.org/alsc/storytelling-puppets>
4 weeks, January 5 – January 30, 2015

Storytime Tools<http://www.ala.org/alsc/storytime-tools>
4 weeks, January 5 – January 30, 2015
CEU Certified Course, 2 CEUs

Detailed descriptions and registration information is available on the ALSC Online Learning<http://www.ala.org/alsced> site. Fees are $115 for personal ALSC members; $165 for personal ALA members; and $185 for non-members. Questions? Please contact ALSC Program Officer for Continuing Education, Kristen Sutherland<ksutherland at ala.org> or 1 (800) 545-2433 ext 4026.








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