We'd love to know what you are loving right now! ❤️ Head over to s.esu3.org/golibraries22love to check out our virtual graffiti wall to add what you are loving in the various categories. Feel free to add text, images, links, etc. to your posts!

A thought catcher has been developed for you to use--so grab your fancy pens, mobile tablet & stylus, or laptop! Multiple versions are available...select the one that best meets your preferences & needs:

• 11x17 PDF (for print or digital use)

• Google Slides (for digital use...the thought catcher is in the background...use the Insert menu to add any desired content (text boxes, images, etc.)

• Keynote (for digital use...the thought catcher is in the background...use the Insert menu to add any desired content (textboxes, images, drawings, audio, video, etc.)

• Canva Template (if you are a Canva user & want to make your own adjustments to the thought catcher before printing or using digitally)

If you need a format that is not linked above, please contact Kate Carlson (kcarlson@esu3.org)!

Keynote - Micro Practice (8:30-8:45)

1 Minute to Arrive & Square Breathing

It's Not Win or Lose - It's How and Why - {Cass/Douglas - LIVE STREAMED}

Dr. Rebecca Pasco/Retired Director, UNO School Library Program

This session will discuss strategies for celebrating multiple perspectives related to collection management and collection policies.

Session Slides

Session Recording

Keynote Follow Up - Micro Practice (9:40-9:45)

Chair Yoga & Balloon Arms

Chair Yoga Source: Thornwood Yoga (Dene Oglesby)

Balloon Arms Source: Mindful Games Activity Cards by Susan Kaiser Greenland with Annaka Harris - (Thank you to Shannon Cooley-Lovett for sharing this resource!)

Laying the Foundation: Preparing for the Challenge - {Cass/Douglas - LIVE STREAMED}

Dr. Sara Churchill/University of Nebraska at Omaha & Dr. Cynthia Stogdill/Papillion La Vista Community Schools

This session will lead educators through the process of building a justification for diverse materials selection that can be used when faced with challenges to the materials. Participants will review standards, foundational statements, and selection criteria from professional organizations that can lend support to their choices for including the material. Sample policies and procedures will be provided and participants will be asked, time permitting, to locate their own school/district's policies and procedures to share with the group. Ultimately, the goal of the session is to help educators build a solid foundation of support that will help them if materials are challenged in their classroom, school, or district.

Session Slides

Session Recording

Breakout #1 - Micro Practice (10:40-10:45 in all rooms)

Mindful Waiting

Source: Mindful Games Activity Cards by Susan Kaiser Greenland with Annaka Harris - (Thank you to Shannon Cooley-Lovett for sharing this resource!)

Combating Misinformation with The News Literacy Project - {Cass/Douglas - LIVE STREAMED}

Shaelynn Farnsworth/News Literacy Project

Today’s students live in the most complicated news and information landscape in history. It is essential for our students to determine fact from falsehoods, fight misinformation and have the ability to be smart, active consumers of news and information to be equal and engaged participants in a democracy. Join Shaelynn Farnsworth from the News Literacy Project to learn about the free, ready-made classroom resources and programs educators can use with their students.

Session Resources

Session Recording

Promoting Your Library - {Sarpy/Washington}

Lynn Behounek/Ralston Public Schools & Brenna Barney/Bennington Public Schools

Join this session to learn things you can do for fun in your library, strategies to help your students navigate your library, and learning from each other.

Session Resources

Community Resources from the Nebraska Library Commission & Three Rivers Library System - {Calamus/Platte - LIVE STREAMED}

Tammi Thiem/Three Rivers Library System & Susan Knisely/Nebraska Library Commission

Join us in exploring how the Nebraska Library Commission and Three Rivers Library System can support you, your library, and your students!

Nebraska Library Commission Website & Three Rivers Library System Slides

Session Recording

Cricut in the Makerspace - {EMIL}

Dawn Ferreyra/ESU #3

In this session, we will explore how to use the Cricut to engage students in the makerspace.

Session Resources - Coming Soon!

Breakout #2 - Micro Practice (1:00-1:05 in all rooms)

Brain Dump Free Write

The Art and Science of Collection Development with a Focus on Representations & Diversity - {Cass/Douglas - LIVE STREAMED}

Courtney Pentland/Nebraska School Librarians Association

Learn more about or refresh on the basics of collection development for the school library with specific attention paid to developing book orders focused on inclusivity.

Session Resources

Session Recording

Best Books of 2021: Secondary - {Sarpy/Washington}

Facilitated by Erin Dietsch/Millard Public Schools & Stephanie Burdic/Millard Public Schools

Bring your favorite books of 2021 (bringing the actual books is great...a list would work great as well) to discuss & share what you and your students loved in 2021! Chapter, YA, Adult Fiction...we'll talk about them all! {A list of books discussed will be curated during the session & shared with all event participants!}

Session Slides

Book List

Putting the Teacher into the Role of Thinker - {Calamus/Platte - LIVE STREAMED}

Kim Rice/Millard Public Schools

Participants will demonstrate analysis of partnership conversations by examining research, relationships, and questioning prompts to formulate a personalized question bank.

Session Resources & Processing Agenda (Make your own copy to use the document to process your own thoughts!)

Session Recording

Makerspace Tips - {EMIL}

Dawn Ferreyra, ESU #3

Whether you have a makerspace or are looking for new ideas, this session will focus on how to keep your makerspace fresh and functioning in our current learning environments.

Session Resources - Coming Soon!

Breakout #3 - Micro Practice (2:00-2:05 in all rooms)

Scribble Emotions

Source: Create for Mental Health - An Apple Book by Apple Distinguished Educators

Inside Look: Teaching Digital Citizenship in the Classroom - {Cass/Douglas - LIVE STREAMED}

Adam Vinter/Regional Digital Citizenship Project Coordinator for Omaha Public Schools & Common Sense Media

In this session, we'll familiarize ourselves with Common Sense Media's Digital Citizenship Education curriculum with a focus on one of the six content areas, New & Media Literacy. We'll spend time exploring the teaching resources available to successfully implement a digital citizenship curriculum into a K-12 classroom. Additionally, we'll discuss challenges and explore resources surrounding students' ability to identify, evaluate, and effectively find credible and trustworthy sources of digital content.

Session Resources

Session Recording

Best Books of 2021: Elementary - {Sarpy/Washington}

Facilitated by Lindsay Peterson/Millard Public Schools

Bring your favorite books of 2021 (bringing the actual books is great...a list would work great as well) to discuss & share what you and your students loved in 2021! Picture & Chapter books...we'll talk about them all! {A list of books discussed will be curated during the session & shared with all event participants!}

Book List

Mindful Self-Care Tools to Reduce Stress - {Calamus/Platte}

Shannon Cooley-Lovett/Millard Public Schools

A growing body of research shows educators have the power to improve the way they address stress, reduce burnout, and improve student outcomes via mindful self-care practices. Participants will learn mindful tools they can incorporate into their daily routines to decrease stress and improve overall well-being. This interactive and engaging workshop includes activities such as mindful breathing, mindful listening, savoring the positive, and gratitude.

Session Resources

Closing - {Cass/Douglas - LIVE STREAMED}

Bring your thought catcher & join us in Cass/Douglas or in Zoom for a brief wrap-up/closing activity!