California School Library Association

Legislative Day in Sacramento!
We Need You in 2009!

REGISTER ONSITE!
Pre-registration is now closed; please register onsite at the Sacramento Convention Center.

Why
Meeting personally with state legislators is critical to the future of school libraries especially in these tough economic times. Legislators must hear from us face to face about the importance of school libraries to the education of our students.

Legislative Day is a staff development and training event. Seize this opportunity to participate in California's legislative process, to network with colleagues, and to learn strategies for continued advocacy. CSLA's legislative advocate Jeff Frost will provide a briefing on school library issues.

When and Where
Library Legislative Day in Sacramento
Wednesday, April 15
Sacramento Convention Center
1400 J Street, Room 202
Sacarmento, CA 95814

Schedule

• Registration: 7:45am – 8:15am
• Legislative Briefing: 8:15am – 8:50am
• Walk to the Capitol North Steps: 8:50am
• Press Conference Capitol North Steps: 9:10am ~ sharp
• Meetings with Legislators: 9:30am

School Library Caucus & Training Session (the night before)
Tuesday, April 14
California Department of Education
1430 N Street, Room 1801
Sacramento, CA 95816
6:30pm – 8:30pm
CSLA Specific Legislative Briefing by Lobbyist Jeff Frost

Learn about CSLA's exciting legislation. Hear tips about how to talk to legislators and get the most out of your meetings. Hear stories from seasoned veterans. Enjoy refreshments with other school library supporters.

PREVIEW OF MATERIALS
These materials are provided for your review. No need to print them out as originals will be available at registration on Wednesday.

• Legislator Packet to Deliver on Visits [pdf]
• Attendee Packet [pdf]

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The 2009 Conference Call for Presentations is here!

November 19-22, 2009
Ontario, California
Click here for instructions and to submit your proposal online.
If you have questions, please contact Carolyn Tienken at the CSLA office at (916) 447-2684 or carolynt@csla.net.

 

 

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Budget Crisis

Responding to a March 15 Notice
Steps to take when you’ve been notified that your teacher librarian position may be reduced.

First take a deep breath. Then take action. Remember that districts are obligated to notify certificated staff by March 15 if there is any possibility that positions will be eliminated next school year. It is not a done deal.

Position your library so that administrators know that they will be cutting valuable programs and give them all the information they need so that they can make informed decisions.

CSLA Toolkit--March 15 Notice

• Steps to Take
  
• Must-have Documents
  
• ED Code and Library Positions
  
• If You Are Reinstated
  
• Visit the cslaSOS09 wiki
  • Share your experiences – post the documents and tools you used to prepare for a March 15 notice.
  • Need documents and tools – visit the wiki to help prepare yourself for a March 15 notice.

Click here to download the Interactive March 15 CSLA Toolkit.

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CSLA Research Update
The CSLA Research Committee introduces its new Blog! This blog tracks research that can impact Library Media Teachers. Click here to visit the blog.

The CSLA 2.0 Team announces School Library Learning 2.0 Updated
For more information, click here.

CSLA Education Technology Committee eResources Updated
For more information, click here.

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