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Ashland High School Music Program Wins Award! 2016 SupportMusic Merit Award was given to Ashland High School, only 1 of 4 Wisconsin Schools, and 1 of 118 nationwide to receive this honor! This award is given by the NAMM Foundation, who invests in music education, research and advocacy of music programs for all students. Did You Know...??? Students in high-quality school music programs score higher on standardized tests compared to students in schools with deficient music education programs, regardless of the socioeconomic level of the school or school district. Johnson, C. M. & Memmott, J. E. (2007).
Wednesday, June 15, 2016 e-Courier
CESA #12's New Director for the Center for Students with Disabilities is Jennifer Ledin!! Congratulations Jen!!
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What does a Digital School Library, or an E-library, Look Like? By Sandi Szafranski, Ed.D. “Schools with strong school library program—and a certified school librarian—ensure their students have the best chance to succeed. They foster critical thinking, providing the skills students need to analyze and create new ideas.” (Young, Fiels, Grief, & Norton, 2014, 3). In this age of tight funding for school districts, it is important to recognize the value of having full-time library media specialists (LMS). Keep in mind that your LMS is a certified teacher with at least a Bachelor’s degree and very likely a Master’s degree. Being a certified teacher, the school LMS supports and reinforces classroom learning through library skills, individual work, and team teaching. What are some of things that an LMS does besides answering questions, materials selection, working with all students and teachers, and weeding? Provides equal access to information Teaches how to find information from many sources Teaches how to analyze information Provides electronic access to information Trains students to use library tools Acts as a link to other libraries Assists in the research process Prepares students to be lifelong learners Locates current research information Supports the curriculum with additional resources Promotes reading Collaborates with teachers to plan, teach, and evaluate instruction Develops systems to help provide access to Internet resources. (School Library Media Section, n.d.) Historically, libraries began as a repository for materials such as tablets and scrolls to books. As times changed, libraries adapted to best serve the populace they represent. With all of the electronics and digital materials available, information access isn’t limited to print materials found in a single location. This isn’t a debate about paper versus digital but rather the need to explore ways in which teaching and learning can best be enhanced for all learners. As you read this, please keep in mind that your LMS is doing the selecting, cataloging, processing, and working with your students and teachers. Believe it or not, the print and nonprint materials do not just magically appear and leap into the hands of the user who wants or needs them. Now it is possible to purchase an annual subscription to databases such as Learn360, TumbleBooks, SIRS, encyclopedias, and many others. While these are annual costs, the benefits are the materials are current and up-to-date. Use of these requires the district and the Library Media Specialist to ensure that there are devices on which to access the databases and that there
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is sufficient bandwidth for effective use. In Wisconsin, we have the advantage of access to the BadgerLink database which includes a great deal of information for teaching and learning. E-books are one of the first things that schools think about. This is an area that has some challenges to consider such as whether the technology is adequate and there are still students who prefer to read print books. Publishers and ebook providers are working with districts to make the use of ebooks easier although there are things to think about such as what type of platform will you have available and what is available through the various providers. “In 2010, 35% of kids had read at least one e-book, and in 2014 that number was up to 61%. Most kids who read e-books do so at home, but the percentage of children who read e-books at school has jumped from 12% in 2010 to 21% in 2014.” (Maughan, 2015, para5). Another area of consideration is the use of library space since it no longer is the only area in which teachers and/or students may come to find materials. This also incorporates the reality that your Library Media Specialist is a certified teacher and works with classroom teachers and students to reinforce skills and learning. As school libraries move forward, some spaces for current needs may include social learning spaces; production and presentation spaces; teaching spaces; and simply spaces where kids want to be. (Johnson, 2013). You may have heard about Maker Spaces, perhaps even attended one of the many workshops. The types of activities can vary, have you talked with your LMS about this as a possibility? “Libraries are reinventing themselves as content becomes more accessible online and their role becomes less about housing tomes and more about connecting learners and constructing knowledge.” (Holland, 2015). Libraries provide the opportunity for collaboration beyond the physical classroom. Bibliography Collette, M. (September 2, 2015). Getting to E: The State of the School Ebook Market. Retrieved March 5, 2016 from http:// http://www.slj.com/2015/09/technology/ getting-to-e-the-state-of-the-school-ebook-market/ Evers, T. (November, 2015). State Superintendent’s Report on Intertype Library Cooperation and Resource Sharing: 2013-2017. Retrieved March 6, 2016 from http://dpi.wi.gov/sites/default/files/imce/coland/pdf/ Biennial_Report_to_COLAND_2013-2017.pdf Figuerosa, M. (March/April, 2016). Trend Thinking: Center for the Future of Libraries helps librarians look ahead for improving spaces and services. American Libraries, 47:3/4; 46-50. Google Library Project www.google.com/googlebooks/library/ Holland, B. (January 14, 2015). 21st-Century Libraries: The Learning Commons. Retrieved March 5, 2016, from http://www.edutopia.org/blog/21st-century-libraries-learning- commons-beth-holland
International Society for Technology in Education. ISTE Standards: Students. Retrieved March 9, 2016, from https://www.iste.org/docs/pdfs/20-14_ISTE_Standards-S_PDF.pdf International Society for Technology in Education. ISTE Standards: Teachers. Retrieved March 9, 2016, from https://www.iste.org/docs/pdfs/20-14_ISTE_Standards-T_PDF.pdf Jensen, Karen. (February, 2016). Small Tech: Big Impact: Deigning the best maker space for my customers and budget. School Library Journal, 62:2, 22-25. Johnson, D. (October, 2013). Power Up! / The New School Library. Retrieved March 9, 2016 from http://www.ascde.org/publications/educational-leadership/oct13/vol71/num02/ The-New-School-Library.aspx MacMeekin, M. (2013-2014). 27 Things Your Teacher Librarian Does. Retrieved March 9, 2016 from https://anethicalisland.wordpress.com/2013/04/12/27-things-your- teacher-librarian-does/ Maughan, S. (August 28, 2015). School and Library Spotlight: How Schools Buy and Use E-Books. Retrieved March 5, 2016, from http://http://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/libraries/ article/67927-school-and-library-spotlight-how-schools-buy-and-use-e-books.html Naidoo, J. C. (October, 2015). Diverse Digital Story Times: Digital Media for Cultural Literacy Programs. Library Sparks, 13:2; 15-19. Project Gutenberg https://www.gutenberg.org School Library Media Section. (n.d.). Who needs a School Librarian? You do!! School Librarians—Professionals serving students and the school community. New York Library Association. Retrieved March 9, 2016, from http://jayneturner.pbworks.com/f/librarianbrochure.pdf Stripling, B. Retrieved March 7, 2016, from http://dpi.wi.gov/imt/digital-learning-planning/school-library-leadership Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. District Level Leadership for School Library Media Programs. Retrieved March 6, 2016 from http://dpi.wi.gov/imt/digital-learning-planning/school-library-leadership Young, C. L., Fiels, K. M., Grief, T., & Norton, S. K. (September, 2014). School Librarians: Leaders Transforming Teaching and Learning. Retrieved March 6, 2016, from http://www.ala.org/aasl/advocacy/tools/transforming
**Changing Soon** Indicator 7- Early Childhood Outcomes There will be changes happening to the Indicator 7 process. Starting January 1st, the Indicator 7 process will roll into a new application where users will enter Evidence to support how a child is functioning in the 3 outcomes areas of : Positive Social Emotional, Acqusition and use of Knowledge and Skills and Using appropriate Behaviors to meet their needs. This Indicator will no longer be a self rated indicator. Regional trainings will be happening in the fall to support this rollover. If you need more information on this process, please contact Stephanie Lulich or Sue Erickson at 715-682-2363 x141 or 135.
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Congratulations to Center for Students with Disabilities Retirees! This year, the Center for Students with Disabilities will be losing three valuable members of the team due to retirement. Kathy Uffenbeck has served CESA 12 for many years as an Occupational Therapist for multiple school districts in the central part of our region. Her energy and enthusiasm for the students she works with have helped her stand apart and provide excellent services to our member schools. Mary Skadahl is retiring as the director of the Wisconsin Statewide Parent Educator Initiative (WSPEI). She played a major role in building this program from the ground up and has devoted her life to educating and supporting parents of students with disabilities. The program is now a large discretionary statewide grant under the Department of Public Instruction. Mary has been a tireless worker and supporter for parents and students with disabilities. Jerianne Kvapil-Rosin is retiring from her position as Regional Service Director and the Director for the Center for Students with Disabilities. She has worked for CESA 12 for several years, serving as a Director of Special Education in the Chequamegon, Maple, and Solon Springs school districts over her tenure. She has been a strong advocate for effective programming for students with disabilities in northern Wisconsin. Please congratulate our retirees if you see them out and about. They will be missed!
Upcoming Events
JUNE TRAININGS * PEER MENTOR TRAINING - June 16, 2016 CESA #12 Conference Center. Registration fee: $0 paid for by the Peer Review & Mentor Grant * TECH CAMP - June 21-June 23, 2016 Chequamegon High School, Park Falls WI. Registration fee: $300 covers all three days, TEACH Grant funds can be used to support this event * PDP Reviewer Training - June 22, 2016 CESA #12 Conference Center. Registration fee: $0 All information can be found online: http://login.myquickreg.com/
BOC and PAC Meetings BOC-June 21- Annual Convention @ 7:00pm No June PAC Meeting!!! BOC- July 19 @ 7:00pm No July PAC Meeting!!! BOC- August 16 @7:00 PAC- August 19 @ CESA #12
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Portage Guide 3 training will assist teachers and caregivers in assessing and individualizing environments, interactions, and routines for each child. This training will facilitate the development of your skills in using the Portage Guide 3 materials as an observation, assessment, planning, and reporting tool. www.portageproject.org Please Join us! Wednesday, August 24, 2016 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Hotel Chequamegon 101 Lake Shore Drive, Ashland, WI 54806 Registration Fee: FREE Participants will receive: Training handouts (PG3 kit is not included in the training cost), Certificate of Completion, Refreshments, and Lunch. Presenter: Karen Williams, New Portage Guide Trainer To register: myquickreg.com/login Questions? Contact: Stephanie Lulich, stephaniel@cesa12.org, 715-682-2156 X141 Sue Erickson, suee@cesa12.org, 715-682-2156 X135 Sponsored by Wisconsin Early Childhood Collaborating Partners Northern Region A CESA #5 training hosted by CESA #9
CESA #12 Summer Special Education Conference August 2-3, 2016 Legendary Waters Conference Center - Red Cliff, WI Day One: New IEP Form Training and Breakouts Day Two: All About Behavior Register at: login.myquickreg.com
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Mark your calendar for July 25-27. CESA # 12 and Title 1 is sponsoring Math Counts Series for all grades at a reduced cost! Need more details, just click on the links below. K-3 Grade 4-6 Grades 7-12 Sign up today at myquickreg.com