Professional+Growth

===The school library media specialist supports and provides instruction, facilitates access to information and resources, and fosters an appreciation for reading. Fulfilling these responsibilities often leaves little time for personal professional growth activities and reading. The resources provided in this section are intended to provide quick access to the tools, tutorials, and organizations needed by library professionals to enable them to meet their professional growth needs.===

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 * Resource List**

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Learning and Teaching with Web 2.0 Tools
Library media specialists have the opportunity to participate in this Web 2.0 workshop developed by Ed Tech Leaders Online (ETLO) and facilitated by OET staff. The first workshop which is targeted for the library media services community is scheduled to begin February 26 and will be facilitated by Linda Holt. The online workshop consists of six one-week sessions. There is no cost for the workshop. This course is being offered as part of a grant, and a pre- and post-survey will be used to gather required data. Only those who are sure that they will be able to complete all six lessons should register for the course.

To register for the workshop beginning on February 26, send an email to Linda.Holt@doe.virginia.gov with a subject line of registration for the Web. 2.0 workshop. In the body of the email, type your full name, position, school name, school division name, a daytime telephone number, and your complete email.

Additional workshops for open enrollment (teachers, ITRTs, library media specialists, and other licensed personnel) will begin on March 3 and on May 6. Watch for forthcoming email announcements for these workshops.