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<h1>MDE Early Literacy Update<o:p></o:p></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Michigan released the M-STEP scores on Tuesday</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">, 8/31, and as expected, results were down compared to the
2019 results. <a href="https://epicedpolicy.org/michigans-2020-21-benchmark-assessments/">
Reports released by EPIC broke down the results</a>, the students who took the test, and the students being retained.
<b>In third grade ELA, the percentage of students considered "proficient" or higher dropped from 45.1% to 42.8%</b>. The declines in scores were most drastic in the most vulnerable student populations, as only 15% of Black third-grade students, only 31% of
Hispanic third-grade students, and only 28% of third-grade students who are considered economically disadvantaged scored "proficient" or higher in ELA (compared to 48%of White students).<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">The percentage of students who took the test ranged by grade from 64% to 72% (<b>72% of third-graders took it</b>), but
<b>White students and non-economically disadvantaged students were much more likely to take the test</b>. In Detroit Public Schools, less than 10% of students took the test, but in Forest Hills (near Grand Rapids), 90% of students took the test.
<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">About 5% of third-graders are eligible for retention based on their ELA scores</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">. Black, Hispanic, and students
who are economically disadvantaged were much more likely to achieve a score that qualified them for retention than White or Asian students. Considering "Good Cause Exemptions," it's not likely all these students will be retained. Katharine Strunk emphasized
that given the low percentage of students who took the test and the wide disparities in who took the test,
<b>the number of students who are actually drastically behind in reading is more than the M-STEP indicates.</b><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<h1>Latinx Kidlit Book Fest<span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></h1>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.latinxkidlitbookfestival.com/">The Latinx Kidlit Book Festival</a> is a virtual celebration of Latinx KidLit authors, illustrators, and books for all students, educators and book lovers everywhere. The festival will
open its virtual doors from December 9-10, 2021, and present two free days of panels, craft sessions and illustrator draw-offs with your favorite Latinx authors and illustrators of picture books, middle grade, young adult, graphic novel, comic books and poetry.
The sessions are geared towards ALL schools, educators, students and book lovers, not just those identifying as Latinx. Everyone is welcome! Full Schedule:
<a href="https://www.latinxkidlitbookfestival.com/festival-schedule-2021">https://www.latinxkidlitbookfestival.com/festival-schedule-2021</a>
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Here is a <a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdrive.google.com%2Fdrive%2Ffolders%2F1uMGULBpQWXogD_ptSLSwDrMsaUUUjzQW%3Fusp%3Dsharing&data=04%7C01%7Clancasterc5%40michigan.gov%7C6879da4c9b604c09822c08d9723a5591%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637666417963555579%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=RZmOqCGOWelAVEQC%2BSto0OBVmsWui6DSxNErDpYwRUI%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">
link to our social media graphics</a> for the festival that are targeting educators.
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Here is a <a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdrive.google.com%2Fdrive%2Ffolders%2F1LSiCUElbAjsSVk02GhbmS_xtk4ZUUxzB%3Fusp%3Dsharing&data=04%7C01%7Clancasterc5%40michigan.gov%7C6879da4c9b604c09822c08d9723a5591%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637666417963565540%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=6isiFRuTZIty9pEq%2BrSZif0dXjtCojh10ZCHKdm47x8%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">
link to our posters</a> that can be shared and printed out.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<h1>In the News…<o:p></o:p></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.fox17online.com/news/morning-news/west-michigan-librarians-explain-the-importance-of-early-literacy">West Michigan librarians explain the importance of early literacy</a><b> –
</b>Fox<b> </b>8.30.21<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a name="citation"></a><a href="https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=a9h&AN=152180104&site=ehost-live"><span style="mso-bookmark:citation">Developing Online Learning Experiences for Library Staffers Statewide.</span><span style="mso-bookmark:citation"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:citation"><b>
</b></span><span style="mso-bookmark:citation">– Computers in Libraries, Sept 2021<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:citation"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:citation"></span><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2021/09/03/opinion/kids-reading-spelling.html"><span style="mso-bookmark:citation">We know how to teach kids to read</span><span style="mso-bookmark:citation"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:citation">
– NYT, 9.3.21<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<span style="mso-bookmark:citation"></span>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/1619-freedom-school-literacy-program-tackles-racial-opportunity-gaps/2021/09">Creator of 1619 Project launching after-school literacy program</a> – Education Week, 9.8.21<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<h1>Collaborative Summer Library Program Updates and Listening Sessions<o:p></o:p></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Theme and Slogan Listening Sessions</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Have you ever wondered how the summer reading themes and slogans are selected each year? We plan several years in advance, to allow time to contract with quality illustrators. We
are currently working on the <b>2024 slogan </b>and the <b>2025 theme.</b> (Want a little CSLP Theme/Slogan history? –
<a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cslpreads.org%2Fprograms%2Fyears-of-cslp-slogans%2F&data=04%7C01%7Clancasterc5%40michigan.gov%7C55e677744c7744d5511708d963e2d8f5%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637650655228183330%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=6CJwUwD51yVu6aD7mEp%2FmFF4ohMC6d9EmYzBJVHFvHk%3D&reserved=0">
30 Years of CSLP History</a>)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">You can campaign for your favorites or help us see possible issues or challenges to the verbiage and translations. We need your input and will use these sessions time to listen as
you share your concerns or as you strive to build support for your favorite proposed 2024 slogans and 2025 themes. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">These 2024 slogan suggestions came from state reps and CSLP membership from across the nation and have been vetted by CSLP's attorney for possible IP/copyright conflicts. There are
nine strong candidates remaining after removing those with potential risk or conflict. Your input may influence the final vote by the state reps at the CSLP Annual Meeting on September 23.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">These sessions are open to all membership. If you have any insights and would like to help us avoid unfortunate translations in the future please add one of the listening sessions
to your calendar. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Links to the Zoom sessions:</span></i><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt"><br>
<b>Topic: Theme and Slogan Listening Session 2</b><br>
Time: Sep 10, 2021 11:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)<br>
Join Zoom Meeting<br>
<a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fus02web.zoom.us%2Fj%2F83023409600%3Fpwd%3DVFkxR0NMN1hkWWpnNFZqUFphZVV1Zz09&data=04%7C01%7Clancasterc5%40michigan.gov%7C55e677744c7744d5511708d963e2d8f5%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637650655228193285%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=7QAAWyUi1nUn9gSiPGPVYoZWZpX5TeZxSaPbRdOaTGQ%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83023409600?pwd=VFkxR0NMN1hkWWpnNFZqUFphZVV1Zz09</a><br>
<br>
<b>Topic: Theme and Slogan Listening Session 3</b><br>
Time: Sep 13, 2021 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)<br>
Join Zoom Meeting<br>
<a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fus02web.zoom.us%2Fj%2F89765585818%3Fpwd%3DTHZYWklLL1dyTTFzT3hPOWtGRC84UT09&data=04%7C01%7Clancasterc5%40michigan.gov%7C55e677744c7744d5511708d963e2d8f5%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637650655228193285%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=qG%2FRZDl89hr8hvHoHsIQ88XlvTvtCGR4OXEnWxcj5Hg%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89765585818?pwd=THZYWklLL1dyTTFzT3hPOWtGRC84UT09</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Membership Input Session </span>
</b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Manuals, Website and More – oh my!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">The CSLP Membership Committee will be asking members (public library staff and state reps) for feedback on the
<b>manual,</b> <b>website,</b> and <b>online store</b>, amongst possible other topics. Help us continue to improve and customize the CSLP resources to better meet your needs.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Links to the Zoom session:</span></i><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.0in"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Topic: Membership Input Session</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.0in"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Tuesday, September 14</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> @ 2pm ET / 1pm CT / 12pm MT / 11am PT<br>
Zoom: <a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fus02web.zoom.us%2Fj%2F87995879071%3Fpwd%3DMkg1SU9PU2NHQjAvS2IzbnhhbVh3UT09&data=04%7C01%7Clancasterc5%40michigan.gov%7C55e677744c7744d5511708d963e2d8f5%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637650655228203233%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=rXap9g9d%2BxHrFo2Y9zOG7o5GIZ96L%2BPa63UzBM1i7lw%3D&reserved=0">
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87995879071?pwd=Mkg1SU9PU2NHQjAvS2IzbnhhbVh3UT09</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.0in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">No registration required.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Summer Library Program Survey<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Please complete <a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fforms%2Fd%2Fe%2F1FAIpQLSeBq6Yof5mW1gGzDeHroUQ7h09MRZ94kEWQQYnytTgXIcmPyA%2Fviewform&data=04%7C01%7Clancasterc5%40michigan.gov%7C55e677744c7744d5511708d963e2d8f5%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637650655228203233%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=guxFo1ilaaqBWcoe9tzwxdLKwV8y3gDvdI3DhJnzDGc%3D&reserved=0">
this summer library program survey</a> from the Collaborative Summer Library Program -
<u>even if you didn't use "Tails and Tales" this year</u> (you can just skip CSLP specific questions).<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">CSLP has created a survey so they can better assess the usefulness of the materials offered by the program on a national level to better serve you, the CSLP membership! (Did you know? All Michigan public libraries are members of CSLP,
even if your library opts not to use the slogan/artwork/manual, because LM covers your membership fees on a statewide level using IMLS/LSTA funds.)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The survey can be found here: <a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fforms%2Fd%2Fe%2F1FAIpQLSeBq6Yof5mW1gGzDeHroUQ7h09MRZ94kEWQQYnytTgXIcmPyA%2Fviewform&data=04%7C01%7Clancasterc5%40michigan.gov%7C55e677744c7744d5511708d963e2d8f5%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637650655228213200%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=GiZZDeI%2F140NET27Z4%2BKRlj%2F%2BXOnvCNUC5hxbC%2FOEzE%3D&reserved=0">
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeBq6Yof5mW1gGzDeHroUQ7h09MRZ94kEWQQYnytTgXIcmPyA/viewform</a><br>
To view the full survey before taking it, go to: <a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdrive.google.com%2Ffile%2Fd%2F1YCm3kDVOcul76pmtcc8fDVF8i5AEsNDn%2Fview%3Fusp%3Dsharing&data=04%7C01%7Clancasterc5%40michigan.gov%7C55e677744c7744d5511708d963e2d8f5%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637650655228213200%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=Vkm%2Fxcg%2FEqKZYFdfEEYYmnR%2BgkAP4IHPLgsbA%2FNcXzk%3D&reserved=0">
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YCm3kDVOcul76pmtcc8fDVF8i5AEsNDn/view?usp=sharing</a>.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="background:silver;mso-highlight:silver">CSLP Store is now open!</span></b><span style="background:silver;mso-highlight:silver">
<a href="https://shop.cslpreads.org/">Check it out</a>, from programming supports to prizes, they have a nice selection for 2022’s Oceans of Possibilities!</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<h1>LM Webinars<o:p></o:p></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i>Ready to Read Michigan Presents</i></b>: <br>
<b><a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com%2Fnp%2Fclients%2Flibraryofmichigan%2Fevent.jsp%3Fevent%3D2033%26&data=04%7C01%7Clancasterc5%40michigan.gov%7Ccfea38bc6e7c4f57b1e908d96e54b24c%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637662134403763842%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=iNX81Qq5W9eVdE6%2BbUsG%2B2tNf0vBtobM1cpm63KIWCg%3D&reserved=0">A
Joyous Way to Learn! With Jim Gill</a></b><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><br>
Thursday, October 7, 2021<br>
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM ET<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Music Play to promote readiness, literacy, math development, and inclusion. This lively session incorporates
<a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.jimgill.com%2F&data=04%7C01%7Clancasterc5%40michigan.gov%7Ccfea38bc6e7c4f57b1e908d96e54b24c%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637662134403763842%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=L79bwjxUl7HpFe4WlbKAUyjrM5auVbveMbGNVMKpt2g%3D&reserved=0">
Jim Gill's</a> most recent songs as well as in-depth discussion connecting music play with school readiness, literacy development and early math development.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Librarians leave the session inspired to share a new repertoire of songs and playful literacy activities with the children they care for. Even more, they will leave the session understanding
that what is most challenging about working in early childhood is also what makes the profession so exciting. When we define our teaching as helping children learn, we not only provide joyous challenges for the children. We also keep ourselves engaged and
rejuvenated by watching their excitement as they learn. This workshop will connect with the 5 practices of Ready to Read Michigan.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.jimgill.com%2F&data=04%7C01%7Clancasterc5%40michigan.gov%7Ccfea38bc6e7c4f57b1e908d96e54b24c%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637662134403773787%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=WSlXw0OGojzClXR604e%2FjsGRcdwYQp3bzlNEtAoBds4%3D&reserved=0">Jim
Gill</a> is a musician and author with unique credentials among children's artists. Jim is a child development specialist, having completed his graduate studies in child development at the Erikson Institute of Chicago with a special emphasis on the study of
play. For this reason, each of Jim's recordings and books is created as an opportunity for playful interactions between a child and a caring adult. Jim speaks to early childhood educators, care providers and children's librarians across the country about the
many benefits of play in young children's lives. Jim has shared his expertise on music, play and literacy with organizations such as Head Start, the National Association for the Education of Young Children, the National Association for Family Child Care and,
most recently, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.<br>
<b>Cost</b>: Free. <br>
<b>Register</b>: <a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com%2Fnp%2Fclients%2Flibraryofmichigan%2Fevent.jsp%3Fevent%3D2033%26&data=04%7C01%7Clancasterc5%40michigan.gov%7Ccfea38bc6e7c4f57b1e908d96e54b24c%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637662134403773787%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=XosKviJYQbeRXfiupSAux2unze7s8CPKSV1uL%2FPvB4E%3D&reserved=0">
https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.jsp?event=2033&</a><br>
The webinar link will be emailed to registrants the day before the webinar begins.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i>Ready to Read Michigan Presents:<br>
</i><a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com%2Fnp%2Fclients%2Flibraryofmichigan%2Fevent.jsp%3Fevent%3D2034%26&data=04%7C01%7Clancasterc5%40michigan.gov%7Ccfea38bc6e7c4f57b1e908d96e54b24c%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637662134403783743%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=zxIJqCKtepgxrQsCaPKKKxb0Fy%2B9OyAwqqOUf86rNTE%3D&reserved=0">Storytimes
for Everyone! A 3 Session Series with Pamela Martin-Diaz</a></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><br>
</span><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#333333;background:white">Training I</span></strong><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#333333;background:white"><br>
</span><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#333333;background:white">Tuesday, November 9, 2021</span></strong></b><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#333333;background:white"><br>
</span><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#333333;background:white">1:00 PM-3:00 PM ET</span></strong></b><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#333333;background:white"><br>
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</span><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#333333;background:white">Training II</span></strong></b><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#333333;background:white"><br>
</span><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#333333;background:white">Tuesday, November 16, 2021</span></strong></b><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#333333;background:white"><br>
</span><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#333333;background:white">1:00 PM-3:00 PM ET</span></strong></b><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#333333;background:white"><br>
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</span><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#333333;background:white">Training III</span></strong></b><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#333333;background:white"><br>
</span><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#333333;background:white">Tuesday November 23, 2021</span></strong></b><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#333333;background:white"><br>
</span><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#333333;background:white">1:00 PM-3:00 PM ET</span></strong></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Early literacy is the base upon which a child who reads with understanding is built. The goal of this 3-part workshop is to teach storytime staff how to explain, model and encourage
caregivers to help their children develop the early literacy skills needed to learn how to read. Participants will become familiar with seminal research on early literacy, how to explain its importance to caregivers while presenting fun, interactive storytimes.
This will also cover the 5 practices of <i>Every Child Ready to Read</i>, the basis of
<i>Ready to Read Michigan</i>.<br>
<a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.alastore.ala.org%2Fcontent%2Fpamela-martin-diaz&data=04%7C01%7Clancasterc5%40michigan.gov%7Ccfea38bc6e7c4f57b1e908d96e54b24c%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637662134403783743%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=ApChRt4Q8dBOSMmaOE4VP9AnZw%2BOmuZt7ds6GbO4kH4%3D&reserved=0">
Pamela Martin-Diaz</a> served as branch manager of the Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne, IN, and is now an independent Early Literacy Consultant. Pamela has presented workshops and seminars on early literacy across the country, as well as presented
numerous local training sessions for Head Start and to her early childhood providers.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Cost</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">: Free.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Register</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">:
<a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com%2Fnp%2Fclients%2Flibraryofmichigan%2Fevent.jsp%3Fevent%3D2034%26&data=04%7C01%7Clancasterc5%40michigan.gov%7Ccfea38bc6e7c4f57b1e908d96e54b24c%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637662134403783743%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=zxIJqCKtepgxrQsCaPKKKxb0Fy%2B9OyAwqqOUf86rNTE%3D&reserved=0">
https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.jsp?event=2034&</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">The webinar link will be emailed to registrants the day before the webinar begins.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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Whether you are new to youth services or have been in the field for some time, these virtual RTRM workshops will equip & energize you for early literacy storytimes!
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For more information on <i>Ready to Read Michigan</i>, including access to resources such as bookmark templates, posters, storytime flyers and more, go to
<a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.readytoreadmi.org%2F&data=04%7C01%7Clancasterc5%40michigan.gov%7Ccfea38bc6e7c4f57b1e908d96e54b24c%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637662134403793707%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=fdAmS3gsi1R%2FssGHXR%2Bn%2FZOLFraqrds3XdFoJ1cy%2BnM%3D&reserved=0">
<span style="color:#2E75B6">www.ReadytoReadMi.org</span></a>. <span style="font-size:12.0pt">
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<p class="MsoSubtitle"><i>This project is made possible by grant funds from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) administered by the State of Michigan through the Library of Michigan.</i><i><span style="color:windowtext"><o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Have a good weekend,</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:5.0pt"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#2E74B5">Cathy Lancaster</span></b><span style="color:#2E74B5"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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