July 20, 2009 8:30-4:00 September 24, 2009 3:00-5:00 November 12, 2009 3:00-5:00
Instructional Technology Services Conference Room/Olympia Crayton Middle School Media Center Olympia Auditorium
New Information Technology Specialists Orientation T.I.P.S. Session #1 T.I.P.S. Session #2
“Increasing Reading and Writing Performance Using Renaissance Tools” “Reading Strategies that Work for All Students”
This session is the first in a series of sessions designed to support new information technology Required for All Information Technology Specialists
specialists as they transition to their new school assignments. During this initial session, procedures, Required for All Information Technology Specialists
personnel and resources critical to the beginning of school will be reviewed. A hands-on session will This session will provide participants with an opportunity to focus on strategies and activities that
Through Renaissance Enterprise many features and tools are available to assist both teachers and
acquaint participants with various online resources, databases and management tools. help struggling and reluctant readers. Emphasis will be placed on reading guidance, reading across
students at all levels in improving reading and writing performance. A review of these tools, along with
the content areas, as well as the latest research in this area. A primary focus will be how the
August 12, 2009 best practices and data usage will be shared. Each participant will draft an implementation plan for the
8:00-3:30 school library media center staff should be engaged with students and teachers to facilitate
Olympia Auditorium/Labs year, benchmarking major activities to improve use.
improved reading practices and outcomes.
Required for All Information Technology Specialists October 7, 2009 3:00-5:00
December 1, 2009 12:00-2:30
This opening session will provide an overview of the year’s goals and intended outcomes for district ADEPT Workshop for Information Technology Specialists Lyon Street Student Services Center
school library media programs. The role of school library personnel and programs as they relate to ITS Waverley Conference Room “Supporting Readers through Resources and Guidance”
district accreditation will be a major focus for this meeting. The recently adopted Core Curriculum
This session continues the support of those information technology specialists involved in the ADEPT Required for all Media Center Assistants
Standards will be reviewed in detail along with selection and collection development guidelines and
procedures. The district’s comprehensive literacy initiatives will be highlighted with particular process. Technical assistance in preparing documentation for the self-report, preliminary evaluation Selecting and promoting literature for students is an important function of reading guidance.
emphasis on library and information resources to support these initiatives. New personnel, conference and revised long range plans will be reviewed. Participants will learn how to assist students in identifying their reading interests and how to
resources and technology efforts will also be examined along with the year’s professional October 12, 2009 8:00-3:30 make selections that will enhance academic performance as well as foster personal reading habits
development plan. Gibbes Middle School Auditorium and Media Center and interests. Special reading programs, book talking and other strategies will be explored.
“The Best of the Best to Support Literacy” December 3, 2009 3:00 – 5:00
September 2, 2009 3:00-5:00 Required for All Information Technology Specialists Olympia Learning Center (Rooms F-15, F-19)
Burton/Pack Elementary School Media Center
Fall (RIF) Reading Is Fundamental Meeting Bonnie Junzel, nationally renowned author, librarian, speaker and youth consultant will engage Cluster Meetings and New ITS Meeting
participants in a wide ranging review of literature to meet the reading and interest needs of students Required for All Information Technology Specialists
Required for All RIF Sponsors (Principals and Assistants Welcome)
from the elementary grades to senior high school. Book reviews, integration ideas and promotional This mid-year session will provide participants with opportunities to network and share effective
In addition to program updates, participants will review the current program proposal, management programming will be featured. In addition to the literary review, participants will examine and create practices and programs in the areas of collaboration, program management and technology
guidelines and budget. Recent program honors, new vendors and an in-depth review of the district’s technology applications including blogs, wikis, online book reviews and other web applications suitable integration. Presentations from various ITS teams as well as technology educators will form the
new SharpSchool RIF website and RIF Ambassador activities will be included on the agenda. for posting in SharpSchool. basis of this important session and assist new staff with effective programming and service
Participants will share best practices from their individual programs and ideas for this year’s book delivery.
October14-16, 2009
distributions as well as plans for the upcoming district’s literacy celebration.
EDTECH 3:00 – 5:00
January 14, 2010
September 10, 2009 3:00-5:00 Myrtle Beach Convention Center, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
ADEPT Workshop for Information Technology Specialists
Waverley Annex, Room 112 “Beyond the Limits!”
ITS Waverley Conference Room
ADEPT Orientation (ITS, TEAM EVALUATORS) This conference is the state’s annual technology professional development event, providing
This is the third ADEPT support session designed to assist information technology specialists with
participants with a broad forum for learning about the newest hardware and software
This session will serve as the first in a series of information sessions to ensure proper preparing any needed revisions and documentation for the final evaluation conference. District
resources, as well as effective practices for integrating technology. A wide range of workshops,
implementation of the ADEPT process. Documentation, deadlines and TEAM management timelines and schedules for concluding the ADEPT process will be reviewed.
concurrent sessions, demonstrations and presentations enhance this conference program. All
procedures, as well as district staff responsible for the support of the ADEPT process will be
district staff should plan to attend EdTech to broaden their knowledge and use of technology. January 28, 2010 3:00 – 5:00
reviewed at this important session.
More details are available at www.edtech.scaet.org. Richland One staff will be presenting. Keenan High School Media Center
T.I.P.S. Session #3
September 12, 2009 10:00-2:00 October 28 - 30, 2009
“Tell It Like It Is: A Booktalking Bonanza”
Crayton Middle School South Carolina Library Association Annual Conference
Required for All Information Technology Specialists
District LEADS Event “Reading Rocks Our World” “South Carolina Libraries: Diverse People and Exceptional Services”
Marriott Hotel – Columbia, SC The district’s continued focus on literacy will be front and center in this session. Each information
All district staff, students and parents are invited
technology specialist will present one book talk to highlight new titles from various genre and
The annual conference of the S. C. Library Association will feature a pre-conference on diversity,
This event will kick off the district’s LEADS initiative and focus on reading, writing and literacy. Local reading programs. Details for submitting votes in the S. C. Book Award Program and entries in the
dozens of workshops and networking opportunities. Conference details can be viewed at
and national authors and storytellers as well as enthusiasts from across the midlands will be Book Award Banner competitions will be reviewed.
http://www.scla.org/index.php/AnnualConference2009/HomePage
featured. Book distributions, a literacy parade, puppet shows, games, special displays, various
community groups and more are planned. Several departments and sponsoring organizations are October 28- 30, 2009 February 15, 2010 8:00 – 3:30
collaborating to co-sponsor “Reading Rocks Our World” and communicate the critical role of literacy NSBA Technology + Learning Conference Lyon Street Teleconference Center
in shaping students’ academic success. Colorado Convention Center “ Technology Troubleshooting and Internet Safety”
Denver, Colorado Required for All Information Technology Specialists
September 15, 2009 12:00-2:30
T+L is the premier technology and learning conference for district leadership teams, featuring interactive Technology educators and members of the district’s technical support team will facilitate this
Olympia Auditorium and Labs session on basic technology troubleshooting that will save both time and energy. Personnel from
district-led sessions, mini-academies, workshops, site visits, field trips, exhibits, inspirational speakers
“A Focus on the Basics of Destiny and Smartboards” various educational and law enforcement agencies will update participants on Internet security
and networking opportunities. Full conference details are available at http://www.nsba.org/tl/. Richland
Required for All Media Center Assistants One staff will be presenting. and safety issues. This presentation will include a question/answer session and review of district
This hands on-session will provide participants with the latest features available in the Destiny 9.0 policies regarding the AUP and Internet use.
November 5-8, 2009
upgrade and how they can be used to support overall information literacy skill development. The
Charlotte Convention Center February 18 – 20, 2010
integration of SMARTboard resources and tools into the media center program will also be
Charlotte, North Carolina S. C. State Council of the International Reading Association
addressed with a particular emphasis on student engagement and cross-content applications.
“Rev Up Learning @ Your Library” Myrtle Beach Convention Center
September 16, 2009 3:00-5:00 “Digging Into Literacy”
The 14th National Conference and Exhibition of the American Association of School Librarians is designed
ITS Waverley Conference Room to help all school library media specialists with the implementation of the new learning standards, to This conference continues the tradition of the state association of IRA to present a conference
“Show What You Know” - Planning Session raise the level of learning in school library media programs, and address the needs of a new generation focused on reading strategies, authors, concurrent sessions and exhibits. Visit the association’s
Required for all High School Information Technology Specialists of students. The four-day conference will feature pre-conferences, general session speakers, website at http://www.scira.org/html/conferences.html for more details. Richland One staff will
This work session will provide an opportunity for staff to finalize procedures, content and publicity Exploratorium, author events, exhibit hall, and much more. Visit www.aasl.org for more conference be presenting.
for the district’s high school academic competition program. details. Richland One staff will be presenting.
March 10, 2010 12:00 – 2:30
Olympia Learning Center Auditorium
CONFERENCES AND SPECIAL EVENTS
“Putting our Best Foot Forward for Literacy”
Required for all Media Center Assistants September 12, 2009 Crayton Middle School - “Reading Rocks Our Richland School District One
This session will provide participants with an opportunity to present successful programs and tips that World”
have made a difference in assisting teachers and students in the areas of reading and literacy. Ideas
will be posted to the department’s website. October 14-16, 2009 Ed Tech - Myrtle Beach, SC - “Beyond the Limits”
2009-2010
3:00 – 5:00 October 28-30, 2009 SCLA - Columbia, SC - “South Carolina Libraries:
March 17, 2010
Hopkins Elementary School Media Center Diverse People and Exceptional Services”
Professional
Spring (RIF) Reading Is Fundamental Meeting
Required for All RIF Sponsors (Principals and Assistants Welcome) NSBA - Boston, MA - “Changing The Way You Development Seminars
This very important session will be devoted to reviewing the year’s program through visual media
presentations and displays. Annual performance reports and online reporting through the RIF
Think About Education”
for
February 18-20, 2010 SCIRA - Myrtle Beach, SC - “Digging Into Literacy”
website will be reviewed. Presentation of the RIF Service Award will be included.
March 24-26, 2010 SCASL - Embassy Suite North Charleston
Information Technology
March 24-26, 2010
Embassy Suites North Charleston Convention Center
Convention Center - “The Future is Here @ your Specialists and
library”
S. C. Association of School Librarians Annual Conference
“The Future is Here @ your library”
Media Center Assistants
The annual meeting of the South Carolina Association of School Librarians will serve as a forum for
STATEWIDE READ-IN
school library media professionals to examine the latest in books and electronic resources as well as Thursday, April 15, 2010
state-of-the-art hardware for education and libraries. Pre-conference sessions, tours, concurrent 9:00-12:00
sessions, workshops and exhibits will allow participants to network with other professionals in all South Carolina State House
areas of library service and programming. More conference details can be accessed at
Richland One schools are invited to join schools from across the state in
www.scasl.net.
3:00 – 5:00 sharing the good news of reading and libraries. Participants will march
March 31, 2010 from the S.C. State Library to the state capital to demonstrate their interest
Heyward Career Center Media Center and support for libraries.
New Information Technology Specialists
This session is the third in a series of special support sessions for new information technology
specialists. Workshop content will provide assistance with managing end-of-year activities and
assessing professional growth. Successful practices and “lessons learned” will be shared by VISUAL LITERACY FESTIVAL
participants.
9:00 – 12:00
April 15, 2010 Entries Deadline - 5:00 pm
South Carolina State House Awards Ceremonies - 4:00 pm
Statewide Read-In October 19 - Photo Entries November 2 - Photo Awards
The annual Statewide Read-In provides an opportunity for Richland One schools to join schools from November 16 - Editorial Cartoon Entries Dec. 7 - Editorial Cartoon Awards
across the state in sharing the excitement and fun of reading provided through school library media January 11 - Technology/Video Entries February 1 - Technology/Video Awards
programs. Local community leaders and celebrities will join participating schools and march from the February 8 - Puppetry Entries March 1 - Puppetry Awards
South Carolina State Library to the state capitol to demonstrate their interest and support for
March 22 - Book Entries April 19 - Book Awards
libraries. District Theme:
April 23-24, 2010
A(ugusta) Baker’s Dozen: Celebration of Stories One Vision. One Mission.
Robert Mills House and Richland County Public Library “SHOW WHAT YOU KNOW”
Jack Gantos is this year’s featured author and illustrator. His works will be brought to life through HIGH SCHOOL CHALLENGES One Common Purpose.
creative student-produced art work, which will be displayed at the Richland County Public Library. 10:00am - ROTV Studio
Mr. Gantos will participate in the Friday morning storytelling event for fourth graders as well as a
February 4, 2010
presentation for the general public on Friday evening. Book sales and autographing will be included
February 25, 2010
“Our Mission: Libraries, Learning, Literacy”
in the Friday evening and Saturday morning events. The Friday evening and Saturday events are open
to the public. Visit the library’s website (www.myrcpl.com) for more details . March 4, 2010
3:00 – 5:00 March 18, 2010
April 28, 2010 Instructional Technology Services
April 20, 2010 - AWARDS 1225 Oak Street
Heyward Career Conference Center
End-of-Year Meeting Columbia, SC 29204
(Media Assistants are invited) 231-6803
This meeting brings the year’s professional development program to a close with a review of the A(UGUSTA) BAKER’S DOZEN:
year’s accomplishments and program highlights. Required tasks to summarize the year will be A CELEBRATION OF STORIES Ida W. Thompson, Director
reviewed including data collection, collection enhancement, timelines, documentation and overall April 23-24, 2010 Linda Bartone, Technology Coordinator
program management.
Robert Mills House and Richland County Public Library Diana Carr, Library Media Consultant
Jack Gantos, Featured Author Madell Dobrushin, Dist. Learning Consultant