Summer Library Program 2017 and Youth & Inclusive Services Workshop

Friday, February 3, 2017 - 9:00am to 3:15pm

Oshkosh Public Library (Directions)

Schedule:

9 - 9:15am – coffee and conversation

9:15am - 12:15pm – Big or small, rural or urban, all public libraries serve children with disabilities in their communities. Guest presenter Renee Grassi will show how your library can develop an awareness and sensitivity to children with disabilities and their unique needs for library service. You'll learn new & innovative programming ideas, perform a community needs assessment, learn about accessible customer service & different approaches to evaluate existing youth programs to attract a more inclusive audience, and learn how to forge new partnerships with other agencies & organizations.

12:15 - 1pm – lunch and system staff presentations

1 - 2pm – concurrent breakout sessions:

  • Idea Sharing for SLP activities that can Build a Better World
  • Coding Programs and Activities: try coding at a variety of levels, from no-tech / low-tech to robotics
  • Wakanheza: learn to de-escalate stressful situations and create more welcoming environments
  • Like-Sized Library Sharing Time: informal get-together for staff from "big" and "mighty-but-small" libraries

2:15 - 3:15pm – concurrent breakout sessions:

  • Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) - actively teach expected behaviors instead of responding to undesired behavior with punishment
  • Coding Programs and Activities: try coding at a variety of levels, from no-tech / low-tech to robotics (repeat of 1pm session)
  • Best Practices for Using Social Media

This workshop is sponsored by the Winnefox Library System and the Outagamie Waupaca Library System.

P.S. Can’t attend on Friday February 3rd?  You may attend the SLP 2017 and Youth & Inclusive Services Workshop on Thursday February 2nd at the Green Bay Botanical Garden (map), sponsored by NFLS & MCLS.  They’ll have the same morning presentation, but different afternoon breakout sessions. (Registration link and details coming soon to the NFLS website.)

Total Contact Hours: 

5

Tech Contact Hours: 

2
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