Lake County Institute Day 2025 Grade 6-12/K-12 Fine Arts/ K-12 Librarians: Full Schedule

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9:20am CST

Adult Titles with Teen Appeal LIMITED

Friday February 14, 2025 9:20am - 10:05am CST

Room B118

Learn about diverse and engaging books published for adults, which are a hit with high school students.

Speakers

Elizabeth Broemmelsiek

Teaching Librarian, Palatine High School

Friday February 14, 2025 9:20am - 10:05am CST
Room B118

Instruction, K-12 Librarians

10:10am CST

What's New in Middle and High School Books FILLING

Friday February 14, 2025 10:10am - 11:00am CST

Room B118

Come and learn about Reader's Choice Awards: Rebecca Caudill Young Reader's Book Award for 4th - 8th grade and the Lincoln Award for high school readers. We will booktalk titles on these newest reads and share some ideas on how to run the program in your own school to allow students a voice!

Speakers

Jeanne' Aken

District Librarian, Beach Park School District 3

Deborah Altoff Will

IMC Coordinator, Zion-Benton Township H.S.District 126

For the past twenty-five years I have been a teacher-librarian at Zion-Benton Township High School. I also co-sponsor our drug prevention program, Healthy YOUth (Youth Opportunities Unlimited), and I am a board member of the Association of Illinois School Library Educators (AISLE... Read More →

Friday February 14, 2025 10:10am - 11:00am CST
Room B118

Instruction, K-12 Librarians

11:05am CST

Using Canva To Promote Literacy FILLING

Friday February 14, 2025 11:05am - 11:55am CST

Room B118

Let's bring literacy to life with Canva! As librarians, reading teachers, and multilingual educators, we can design vibrant, customizable posters, reading challenges, and book recommendations to engage our community. Canva’s easy tools will help us create eye-catching materials that inspire a love of reading, encourage library participation, and make learning fun for all ages.
School Librarians can support our students with library programming through eye-catching posters, reading challenges, book recommendations, newsletters, social media, and more! Passive programming using Canva will ensure that you engage your patrons without overworking yourself. You can also use Canva to collaborate with classroom teachers to support instruction from afar!
Reading Teachers can use Canva to create engaging reading strategies, flashcards, and interactive worksheets that make learning to read exciting and effective. Whether it's for phonics practice, comprehension activities, or vocabulary building, Canva provides the perfect platform to bring creative and educational resources to life.
Multilingual Teachers can design bilingual or multilingual content to support diverse learners. Canva allows for seamless integration of various languages, helping students feel seen and supported as they develop their reading and language skills. With templates designed to accommodate multiple languages, educators can foster inclusive environments that celebrate cultural diversity and language acquisition.
Together, these tools enable us to make literacy accessible, enjoyable, and engaging for all learners!

Speakers

Sarah Duncan

Library Information Specialist, Mundelein Elementary District 75

Disclaimer: I belong to a community of wonderful librarians and educators. We share our resources and collaborate freely. Many of my ideas and resources come from or are adapted from the work of others.

Friday February 14, 2025 11:05am - 11:55am CST
Room B118

Lake County Institute Day 2025 Grade 6-12/K-12 Fine Arts/ K-12 Librarians