March Digital Learning and Libraries Checklist

Information overload? These are the most important DLL things you need to know to stay on track!

• Sign up to participate in a WakeForward PLC! Choose the PLC that best aligns to your focus area work. Register in WakeLearns: Course #14893 WakeForward PLC for School Librarians. There are 3 final PLC dates in May. Sub forms will be provided. 

• Updated information about the Student Device program can be found on WakeConnect: studentdevices.wcpss.net.

• Be aware of upcoming spending deadlines noted in the Focus on Finance newsletter. Be sure to follow the best practices for purchasing listed on the Library Media Services site. 

NCTIES Shout-outs

The annual North Carolina Technology in Education Society (NCTIES) conference was held in Raleigh March 8-10. The following WCPSS school librarians presented sessions: 

• Melandie Matthews, Vandora Springs ES and Chris Tuttell, South Garner HS - “The Garner Chronicles” (student showcase)

• Kristel Behrend, Knightdale HS - “Transforming Professional Learning the TGIF Way” (concurrent session)

• Julie Stivers, Mt. Vernon MS - “Equity and Identity Driven Maker Projects” (concurrent session)

• Marli Boyd, Barton Pond ES and Lindsay Santiago, Parkside ES - “Littles Can Code (on a budget!)” (concurrent session)

Congratulations for being selected to share your expertise with peers across the state. We’re proud to have you represent WCPSS school libraries!

Professional Learning Days

April 21st is the final Professional Learning Day for the 2022-2023 school year. If your principal has indicated that you should attend professional learning on this date, you can find course options on the Professional Learning Days page on WakeConnect.

Please note that sessions offered by Library Media Services may be canceled in the event of too few registrants. Please register if you plan to attend. 

Video Guidelines

Library Media Services needs your help to remind your staff about the Guidelines for Showing Films in the Classroom. You may want to have a conversation with your administration to discuss the guidelines and to ensure there is a plan to follow them. 

As we approach the end of the year, it’s important to remember a few key points:

• Staff members should preview the video clip or film in its entirety prior to showing it to students. This also applies to all videos marked as “Watchable by wcpss.net;” notations on YouTube do not indicate formal review or approval by WCPSS.

• Films require prior approval by the principal or principal’s designee. These are site-based decisions; there is not a WCPSS list of approved videos.

• It is best practice to communicate with caregivers prior to showing a film to students. Advance notice gives a family the chance to indicate any issues with their student viewing the film in question.

Destiny Tip of the Month

Did you know? Destiny Job manager automatically removes jobs that are older than 90 days; the exceptions are listed below. If you would like to save any jobs for future use, save them to your computer. If you have any Destiny questions please contact Stacy Symes ssymes@wcpss.net.