From: Sharon Brettschneider (SBrett_at_cslib.org)
Date: Tue Jan 28 2003 - 15:01:52 EST
From: "Sharon Brettschneider" <SBrett_at_cslib.org> To: <crlclist_at_crlc.org>, <conntech_at_sons2.ctstateu.edu>, <ECL-news_at_yahoogroups.com> Subject: [CONNTECH] Important Training
Connecticut Public Libraries:
The Connecticut State Library has begun a major initiative on emergent
literacy programs in public libraries called "Connecticut Libraries . .
. It's Never Too Early." The first step in this initiative is to
train children's librarians on research-based activities to promote
emergent literacy in preschoolers programming.
A full-day workshop is being offered at four different times and
locations. These workshops will be presented by Dr. Anne Fowler, a
Senior Scientist at the Haskins Laboratory where she is part of the
Early Reading Success Initiative.
The goals of the workshop will be to identify what preschoolers need to
know to become successful readers, to develop and monitor research-based
strategies for story hour, and to learn how to model and communicate
this information to parents and care-givers.
Please encourage the staff member in charge of children's services at
your library to attend this groundbreaking, research-based training.
These workshops will be followed by a state-wide publicity campaign and
grant opportunities for libraries. A flyer is being mailed to directors
and children's librarians. I've included the text of the flyer below.
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The Connecticut State Library Presents:
" A Research-Based Approach to Support Preschool Language
and Literacy in Public Libraries"
Presenter: Anne Fowler, Ph.D. Dr. Fowler is a Senior Scientist at the
Haskins Laboratory (http://www.haskins.yale.edu/) where she is part of
the Early Reading Success Initiative
(http://www.haskins.yale.edu/haskins/ers/index.html).
Workshop Goals
Present research that will enable librarians to:
· Identify what preschoolers need to know to become successful
readers
· Develop and monitor research-based strategies for story hour
· Model early literacy strategies to parents and care-givers
· Communicate the value of library preschool programs to
administrators, town officials and educators
ALSC Competencies addressed
(http://www.ala.org/alsc/competencies.html)
1.1 Understands theories of infant, child, and adolescent learning
and development and their implications for library service.
5.1 Designs, promotes, executes, and evaluates programs for children
of all ages, based on their developmental needs and interests and the
goals of the library.
7.2 Keeps abreast of current trends and emerging technologies,
issues, and research in librarianship, child development, education, and
allied fields.
Time:
9:00-4:30 (workshop starts at 9:00)
Agenda
Review of current research
Five Components of Preschool Language and Literacy
· Phonemic Awareness
· Alphabet Skills
Lunch Break
· Vocabulary
· Complex language
· Retelling the story
Dates and Locations:
February 11th - Willimantic Library Service Center (snow date February
13th)
February 25th - Canton Public Library (snow date February 27th)
March 11th - Cyrenius H. Booth Library (Newtown) (snow date March
13th)
March 25th - E. C. Scranton Memorial Library (Madison) (snow date March
27th)
Registration: Registration will be by e-mail. There is a $10.00 fee
for this workshop. This fee will help defray the cost of the workshop
which includes a buffet lunch and a copy of "Phonemic Awareness in
Young Children: a Classroom Curriculum" by Marilyn Jager Adams, Barbara
R. Foorman, Ph .D., Ingvar Lundberg Ph. D., Terri Beeler, Ed. D.
(http://www.brookespublishing.com/store/books/adams-3211/index.htm)
You will be e-mailed an invoice, map, and instructions for payment
after you register.
This workshop is supported by LSTA funds from The Institute of Museum
and Library Services, a federal agency that fosters innovation,
leadership and a lifetime of learning.
To register, e-mail the following information to Susan Cormier
scormier_at_cslib.org
Name: Phone number:
Library: Library Address:
Name and location of workshop (i.e. "A research based approach -
Madison")
Any special accommodation you may need
Payment should be received one week prior to the workshop date.
Cancellations require 72 hours notice (3 business days) in order to be
eligible for a State Library workshop credit (no refunds will be made).
This training is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library
Services with Library Service and Technology Act funds as administered
by the Connecticut State Library.
_____________________________
Sharon Brettschneider
Director, Division of Library Development
Connecticut State Library
231 Capitol Avenue
Hartford, CT 06106
860-757-6665
sbrett_at_cslib.org
www.cslib.org
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