View Seminar: Library Lab: Explore, Play, Plan
| Seminar Name | Library Lab: Explore, Play, Plan |
|---|---|
| Seminar Brochure | Not set |
| External Seminar Brochure | Not set |
| Seminar Short Desc | This workshop invites school librarians to step into a hands-on learning lab!
Through guided exploration, collaborative discussion, and structured planning time, librarians will identify natural connections between kit-based activities and curriculum goals across grade levels. Library lessons will be created so that each librarian will leave with at least one fully developed lesson (and ideas for many more) that integrates hands-on kits into meaningful learning experiences. |
| Seminar Full Desc | This workshop invites school librarians to step into a hands-on learning lab where exploration comes first, and practical application follows close behind. Participants will rotate through a curated collection of social-emotional learning (SEL) kits and STEM kits, engaging as learners while uncovering the instructional potential of each resource.
Through guided exploration, collaborative discussion, and structured planning time, librarians will identify natural connections between kit-based activities and curriculum goals across grade levels. The session emphasizes how libraries can serve as dynamic hubs for both SEL development (such as empathy, self-regulation, and collaboration) and STEM inquiry (including problem-solving, design thinking, and innovation). After experiencing the kits firsthand, participants will transition into lesson design, using adaptable templates to create ready-to-implement instructional plans. By the end of the workshop, each librarian will leave with at least one fully developed lesson (and ideas for many more) that integrates hands-on kits into meaningful learning experiences. |
| Seminar Date | 07/08/2026 |
| Opening Time | 8:30 am |
| Closing Time | 2:30 pm |
| Last Day To Register | 07/07/2026 [ Note: After this date, participation changes can be requested by e-mailing Laurie Sledge ] |
| Twin Seminar | Not set |
| Seminar Audience | School librarians |
| Seminar Prerequisites | Not set |
| Seminar Topics, Concepts & Resources | School Library Programming, Collaboration, Student Engagement, Learning Resources Kits |
| Seminar Broadcast Notes | Thank you for signing up for this engaging workshop! Bring a fully charged computer for creating lessons and a notebook for taking notes as you explore kits. |
| Seminar Objectives | Objectives for this workshop include:
* Explore a range of SEL and STEM kits through guided, hands-on rotations * Identify connections between kit activities and instructional standards or competencies * Collaborate with peers to share ideas and instructional strategies * Develop ready-to-use lesson plans * Leave with practical tools, templates, and inspiration to extend kit-based learning in their library programs |
| Work Summary | Not set |
| Assessment of Learning | As a result of this workshop, participants will:
* Walk away with concrete lesson plans * Increase confidence in searching, ordering and using SEL and STEM kits through Learning Resources * Develop and express a clear strategy for integrating these resources into engaging, standards-aligned instruction. |
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| Online Course Type | Not set |
| Site | CA BOCES - Learning Resources |
| Location | Training Room |
| Site Status | Regional |
| Duration | 5.5 Hours |
| Rolling Online Course | No |
| Moodle Online Course | Not set |
| Seminar Status | Available |
| Workshop | Library Lab: Explore, Play, Plan |
| Starting Registration | 8:00 am |
| Credit Hours | 5.50 |
| CTLE Eligible | Yes |
| Social Worker Continuing Ed | No |
| Course Type | Not set |
| Online Course Instructions | Not set |
| Online Course Url | Not set |
| Online Course Pass Code | Not set |
| Provider | 529 - Professional Development |
| Category | 510 - Library Services |
| Alt Fee Per Participant | Not set |
| Public Notes | Not set |
| Cancelled Date | Not set |
| Added By | Clay Nolan |
| Seminar Id | 11629 |
CTLE Activities
- Pedagogy
Facilitators
Districts That Can Send Participants
- Allegany-Limestone Central School
- Andover Central School
- Belfast Central School
- Bolivar-Richburg Central School
- Cattaraugus-Little Valley Central School
- Cuba-Rushford Central School
- Ellicottville Central School
- Fillmore Central School
- Franklinville Central School
- Friendship Central School
- Genesee Valley Central School
- Hinsdale Central School
- Olean City Schools
- Pioneer Central School
- Portville Central School
- Randolph Academy
- Randolph Central School
- Salamanca City Schools
- Scio Central School
- Wellsville Central School
- West Valley Central School
- Whitesville Central School
- CA-BOCES Admin
- CA-BOCES CTE
- CA-BOCES ISS
- CA-BOCES IT
- CA-BOCES Exceptional Education
- CA Teacher Center
Learning Standards
- 1 Knowledge Students and Student Learning
- 2 Knowledge of Content and Instruction
- 3 Instructional Practice
- 7 Professional Growth