[kids-lib] Learn about STEM programs, school & public library collaboration, storytelling w/puppets, and the Caldecott

Tue Feb 16 08:52:12 PST 2016

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. Note: the Storytelling with Puppets course is taught by Oregon Librarian Steven Engelfried!

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

Katie Anderson, Youth Services Consultant
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From: alsc-l-request at lists.ala.org [mailto:alsc-l-request at lists.ala.org] On Behalf Of Kristen Figliulo
Sent: Tuesday, February 09, 2016 11:40 AM
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Subject: [alsc-l] Registration open for Spring 2016 ALSC online courses

The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) encourages participants to sign up for Spring 2016 ALSC online courses. Registration is open for all courses. Classes begin Monday, April 4, 2016.

Two 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 International Association of Continuing Education and Training (IACET). 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

The Caldecott Medal: Understanding Distinguished Art in Picture Books<http://www.ala.org/alsc/edcareeers/profdevelopment/alscweb/courses/caldecottmedal> (6 weeks, April 4 - May 13, 2016)

Instructor: KT Horning, Director, Cooperative Children's Book Center, University of Wisconsin- Madison

For more than 75 years, the Caldecott Medal has been a sign of superior artistry and creativity in children's picture books, given to only one book every year.  With so many children's picture books published each year, how is the Caldecott Medal winning book selected?  What makes picture book illustration distinguished, and how has that definition changed over time?  Learn about the history of the award, how the award has transformed books over time, and how to look critically at picture book art.

It's Mutual: School and Public Library Collaboration<http://www.ala.org/alsc/its-mutual-school-and-public-library-collaboration> (6 weeks, April 4 - May 13, 2016)

Instructor: Rachel Reinwald, School Liaison and Youth Services Librarian, Lake Villa District Library

Both schools and public libraries have the same goal to help people become lifelong learners and effective and efficient users of information. There are many mutual benefits of collaborating with your area public schools. You already have the same audience. Why don't you reach them more effectively and benefit all involved? We will look at past successful collaborations. You will have a toolkit of sample forms to help you reach out to your fellow school district and/or public library.

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, April 4 - 29, 2016, CEU Certified Course, 1.2 CEUs)
Instructor: Angela Young, Head of Children's Department, Reed Memorial Library

Our children are lagging behind in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM).  Schools have begun to concentrate on providing better education in these areas and now libraries are being asked to provide the same.  Learn how to provide educational programs using STEM without going to school to become a scientist.  Children's librarians and associates will learn to present and adapt programs for multiple ages.

Storytelling with Puppets<http://www.ala.org/alsc/storytelling-puppets> (4 weeks, September 14 - October 9, 2015, CEU Certified Course, 2.2 CEUs)

Instructor: Steven Engelfried, Youth Services Librarian, Wilsonville Public Library

>From "Ask Mister Bear" to Elephant and Piggie, telling stories with puppets can bring new levels of creativity and excitement to storytimes and school presentations. And it's not as hard as you think. This 4-week online course will give participants practical strategies for bringing stories to life with puppets; techniques for using puppets with various ages, from toddlers to early elementary students; tips for adapting folktales and picture books into puppet presentations; strategies for rehearsal, planning, and development of puppet stories; and background about how puppet tales develop narrative skills and reading motivation from the audience.

Detailed descriptions and registration information is available on the ALSC website at http://www.ala.org/alsced. 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 Figliulo at kfigliulo at ala.org<mailto:kfigliulo at ala.org> or 1 (800) 545-2433 ext 4026.

ALSC is the world's largest organization dedicated to the support and enhancement of library service to children. With a network of more than 4,000 children's and youth librarians, literature experts, publishers and educational faculty, ALSC is committed to creating a better future for children through libraries. To learn more about ALSC, visit their website at www.ala.org/alsc<http://www.ala.org/alsc>.

Kristen Figliulo
Program Officer for Continuing Education
Association for Library Service to Children
50 E Huron Street, Chicago, IL 60611
312-280-4026 (tel)| 312-280-5271 (fax)  |  kfigliulo at ala.org<mailto:kfigliulo at ala.org>

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