Meeting

9am-1pm

Bright from the Start Partners with the Georgia Public Library Service and Rollins School of Language and Learning

These workshops are also ideal for parents with young children. GPLS will be able to offer 4 hrs. CE for library attendees. Please sign in with DECAL as well as the separate Georgia library sign-in sheet to receive CE credit from GPLS.

Library staff does not need to register in advance but if you have any questions or need more information please feel free to contact me or Jacquice Jones from DECAL at (770) 359-5224.

Session 1 - Let's Talk! Building Language Through Meaningful Conversations
This session will explore the TALK strategy as a means of supporting language development.
Participants will:
Describe and demonstrate the TALK strategy to build language skills.
TALK - Tune in, Ask open ended questions, Lift language, Keep it going

Session 2 - Let's Read! Building Language Through Repeated Interactive Story Reading
This session will explore the types of books appropriate for young learners and explore the READ Strategy to support literacy development.
Participants will:
Define and demonstrate the READ Strategy
READ - Repeat, Engage and Enjoy, Ask open ended questions, Do more with the book
Define and demonstrate the concept of Pushing in and Pulling Out language
Describe differences between first, second and third reads PAT Push in (Action and Thoughts) then Pull Out.

All licensed child care providers can register by contacting Jacquice Jones at 770.359.5224 or by e-mail at gapitc@decal.ga.gov . The general public is welcome to attend these conferences and can sign in directly at each participating library on the day of the conference.

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Watch Video of Meetings

• Thursday, pt 1
• Thursday, pt 2
• Friday

Fall 2012 Workshop: Beyond the Books

Higher technology, lower funding, always social
Sessions on big issues facing libraries and Friends groups

Author Presenter: Tina Whittle

Fee

• $20 for members
• $30 for non-members, includes 1-year membership
• Includes box lunch

Schedule

• 9:30 am -- Registration begins
• 10 am -- Meeting Commences
• Noon -- Box lunch and Author
• Presentation

Meeting needs of 21st century GA libraries. A discussion of the new technology demands -- and opportunities -- in libraries, from ebooks and internet access to social media.

What about funding? Hours cut, services eliminated, no money for new materials. The challenges facing libraries are immense and not predicted to get better any time soon. How can friends help -- through community support efforts, fundraising, volunteering.

Social media to grow your library community. Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn. We share ideas about how to use the growing power of social media to engage people -- and especially the younger generations -- in the events and needs of your library and Friends.

Growing Friends memberships. These days, libraries need more Friends! In this session, we’ll share the best ideas from across the state. Bring yours!

Luncheon Author: Tina Whittle just published the second book in her very successful Tai Randolph mystery series, Darker Than Any Shadow. The Atlanta-based series features female detective and reluctant gun shop owner Tai Randolph and corporate security agent Trey Seaver. Booklist offers "A smart and briskly written entry in what is shaping up to be a winning series." Kirkus adds "A must-read if you dote on romance with a touch of wry and mystery." Publisher’s Weekly concludes, "A winner."

>> REGISTER HERE for the workshop