Wanted: School Library Grant Partners I am developing a pilot program for transforming the role of school libraries in Jewish Day Schools and I'm looking for elementary and secondary School Library Directors/Library Media Specialists who would be interested in participating in an experimental network of Library Talent Development Centers (program described below). I am particularly looking for creative people who can work with tight grant deadlines to gather any necessary documentation. Participating libraries and librarians would receive grant money to buy books, kits, equipment & supplies, and receive guidance & curriculum when we are, with G-d's help successful, but would need to be willing to be accountable for the mutually agreed upon responsibilities and guidelines. The first grant deadline is Feb. 18 and open to BJE accredited schools in the Los Angeles area. Future grants will be national. If you would like more information, or if you have developed any similar programs, please contact Rae Ekman Shagalov at <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Library Talent Development Centers: A new model for school library media centers Since talent is almost always interest based, the library is a natural center for discovering and developing talents in our students. At Emek Hebrew Academy (Pre-1-8th grade), we are developing an innovative library-based model for the development of individual talents and leadership qualities in all students. We are inviting other school libraries to participate in an experimental network of Library Talent Development Centers. You will use dynamic educational products and programs that nurture independent intellectual inquiry and creativity, and encourage exploration for individual talent development, science literacy and artistic expression. You will learn the three-phase model for talent development and how to run Exploratory Academies and Library Leadership programs that will have students running eagerly into your library at library time, recess, and after school. You will also receive a workbook and training in a new research skills program of student-led, service-learning projects that will show your students how to use their talents to improve the world by doing great things in small ways. For more information, contact Rae Ekman Shagalov at <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the AJL =========================================================== Submissions for Ha-Safran, send to: Hasafran @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu SUBscribing, SIGNOFF commands send to: Listproc @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu Questions, problems, complaints, compliments;-) send to: galron.1 @ osu.edu Ha-Safran Archives: Current: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html History: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/history.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org
