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1. Library Standards Worksheets -- Worksheets for the annual library standards are available at http://dese.mo.gov/divimprove/curriculum/standards/lmcstand.htm The worksheets are available as Excel spreadsheets which will calculate the math automatically.
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2. Library Standards -- Frequently Asked Questions -- Check the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) on the web for questions you may have about the standards, how to count specific items, etc. http://dese.mo.gov/divimprove/curriculum/standards/lmcstand.htm
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3. Suggested Book List Available To Help Students Build Career Awareness A new project is available to libraries across the state to partner with local student groups to foster career exploration. “RACE Into Reading - Reading About Career Experiences” is a school/community service project conducted by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education with participating high school Career and Technical Student Organizations, such as DECA, FBLA, FCCLA, FFA, SkillsUSA and TSA.
Now in its second year, the project features high school student volunteers visiting second and third grade students in classrooms and libraries to incorporate readings and activities which promote career exploration and awareness. Although the program does not directly teach reading skills to students, it is hoped that by having secondary students interact in a positive way with elementary students, both the high school and elementary students will be encouraged to continue reading for fun and for information.
In conjunction with the RACE Into Reading Project, a special career book display could be a great idea for youngsters visiting your library. February 2007 is Career and Technical Education Month. The RACE Into Reading Project has compiled a list of suggested books, including ISBN numbers and grade levels. It is available online at http://dese.mo.gov/divcareered/RACE_index.htm. Please contact the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (573-526-3500 or Sandy.Murray@dese.mo.gov) or if you would like to find out which local CTSO chapter might help you with the display or coordinate in the activity.
During February, you may hear a radio public service announcement with information about "RACE Into Reading"
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4. $4,000 to support school library programs From eSchool News Online: http://www.eschoolnews.com/erc/funding/opps.cfm#1665
Grant Title: Sarah Jaffarian School Library Program Award
Organization: American Library Association
Eligibility: K-8 school libraries or school library programs
Value: One award of $4,000
Deadline: February 28, 2007
The purpose of the Sara Jaffarian School Library Program Award is to recognize, promote, and support excellence in humanities programming in elementary and middle school libraries that serve children K-8. To promote and encourage other school libraries interested in developing outstanding humanities programs, a professional development/training opportunity will be presented by the ALA Public Programs Office, in consultation with the Public and Cultural Programs Advisory Committee and the American Association of School Librarians (AASL).
Contact: http://www.ala.org/ala/ppo/jaffarianaward.htm
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5. At least $1,500 for excellence in history teaching http://www.historians.org/teaching/Beveridge.htm
Grant Title: The Beveridge Family Teaching Prize
Organization: American Historical Association
Eligibility: K-12 teachers
Value: One award of $1,500 or more
Deadline: March 15, 2007
This award recognizes excellence and innovation in elementary, middle school, and secondary history teaching, including career contributions and specific initiatives. The prize will be awarded on a two-year cycle rotation: in even-numbered years, to an individual; in odd-numbered years, to a group.
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6. The deadline for Early Bird Registration for Spring Conference has been extended to January 22, 2007. Register online before January 23, 2007 and pay the Early Bird Registration Fee of $200 for the full conference. If you’re registering by mail, the registration must be postmarked no later than January 22, 2007. Click here - www.maslonline.org - and follow the links to Spring Conference information and registration forms. Includes information on registration fees for members, non-members, students, full conference, partial conference, itemized conference, etc. Sharon Marsh & Jan Powell 2007 Spring Conference Co-Chairs
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7. The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), a division of ALA, is pleased to announce the Web sites added in 2006 to "Great Web Sites for Kids," its Web resource containing hundreds of links to commendable Web sites for children.
"Great Web Sites for Kids" (GWS) features links to valuable Web sites of interest to children, organized by subject headings such as animals; literature and languages; sciences; the arts; and history and biography. The "Great Web Sites for Kids" Committee maintains and updates the site.
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8. Welcome to the Caldecott Medal Home Page! The Caldecott Medal was named in honor of nineteenth-century English illustrator Randolph Caldecott. It is awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association, to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children. http://www.ala.org/ala/alsc/awardsscholarships/literaryawds/caldecottmedal/caldecottmedal.htm
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9. A Europe of Tales http://www.europeoftales.net/ This is a web site of European myths and legends for children. The site is available in eight different languages, including English and French.
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10. The Poetry Foundation -- http://www.poetryfoundation.org/features/children.html Resources on poetry for kids and adults. Includes a searchable poem database, poetry tools, journals, poet biographies, reading guides, children's activities and much more.
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11. Magazines for kids ages 0-9 -- http://www.readingrockets.org/articles/books/c662 This list from Reading Rockets presents magazines for young kids - from pre-reader stage to independent readers. A brief description gives information about each magazine and intended age and reading level are indicated.
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12. Find Great Kids' Books & Authors It's not enough for children to know how to read. They also have to want to read. And one of the best ways to get kids excited about books is to provide them with ones sure to please. We've gathered here many resources for sharing the joy of reading with children. By highlighting great books and authors we hope you'll find the books that unlock the love of reading in the children you care about. http://www.readingrockets.org/books
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13. 75 Authors/Illustrators Everyone Should Know By: Bernice Cullinan (1994) This list is meant to introduce children, and the adults who care for them, to newer books in the field of children's literature. This list is organized by age range and then by the author's last name. Well-known classics – such as Beatrix Potter's The Adventures of Peter Rabbit, Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland, A.A. Milne's Winnie the Pooh, Margaret Wise Brown's Goodnight Moon, and E.B. White's Charlotte's Web, for example – have not been included, as they are reasonably well-known, enduring masterpieces that every child should know. If you've not yet introduced your child to them, start today! Some authors and illustrators have been interviewed by Reading Rockets and you can view and listen to the interviews.
http://www.readingrockets.org/article/58
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14. Recommended Kids Books by Theme One of the best ways to turn kids on to reading is to tap into what interests them. If it's Barbie, for example, share a book about princesses with your child. If it's Harry Potter, find books about wizards and fantasy. Sometimes it takes just one fabulous book to turn a kid into a reader! The lists are comprised of books organized by theme. The books were selected by our children's literature expert Maria Salvadore, formerly of the American Library Association's Notable Children's Books committee. They're for students ages 0-9, focus on new titles, share a common theme, and emphasize quality. Happy reading! http://www.readingrockets.org/books/booksbytheme
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15. Favorite Books for Black History Month The following are some of our favorite books for Black History Month (and anytime!). Some describe our different histories while others show the joys and challenges that are shared by children of all colors as they learn and grow. All are recommended reading with students ages 0-9. http://www.readingrockets.org/articles/books/c384
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16. The Wolfner Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped is a free library service to anyone in the State of Missouri who is unable to use standard print materials due to a visual or physical disability. The library collection consists of more than 360,000 volumes of books in non-print formats (Braille and cassette) on a broad range of fiction and non-fiction subjects, for all ages. The library loans playback machines to those using the recorded materials. Over seventy (70) magazine subscriptions are also available. Books and magazines are mailed free to and from library patrons, wherever they reside. There is no charge, whatsoever, to the patron. Currently, over 17,000 Missourians actively use the Wolfner Library service. http://www.sos.mo.gov/wolfner/ Wolfner Library Can Help Your Eligible Students -- find answers to commonly asked questions. http://www.sos.mo.gov/wolfner/schools/wlcanhelp.asp
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Lisa Walters
Library Media and Technology Consultant
P.O. Box 480
Jefferson City, Mo 65102-0480
573-526-4900
fax 573-526-7861
Lisa.Walters@dese.mo.gov