Banner image for Compendium: News from Commonwealth Libraries with photo of Office of Commonselath Libraries building

eBook Consortium for Schools

May 15, 2018 By Compendium News Staff In Resources of Interest, School Libraries

What is the Pennsylvania eBook Consortium? The Pennsylvania eBook Consortium began in the 2016-2017 school year and allows schools to access a comprehensive library of high-interest, standard-driven titles for a fraction of the cost. Every school is given their own MackinVIA portal....

Grant for Innovative Approaches to Literacy

April 25, 2018 By Compendium News Staff In Children's Services, Grants and Other Funding Opportunities, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries

 May 18 is the deadline for the Innovative Approaches to Literacy Program funding.  The program supports programs designed to develop and improve literacy skills for children and students from birth through 12th grade in high-need local educational agencies and schools. The...

Jessica Weidman

Session Notes: Google for Education Summit by EdTechTeam

August 1, 2017 By Compendium News Staff In Children's Services, Professional Development, Resources of Interest, School Libraries

This is part of a series of Session Notes from grantees who have received Professional Development grants from the Office of Commonwealth Libraries. Each grantee will share their professional development experience and include tips and other resources from the workshop or class....

Future Ready Schools Institute in PA

June 13, 2017 By Compendium News Staff In Professional Development, Resources of Interest, School Libraries

Learn about FREE two day Professional development events: the Future Ready Institute will be held in Philadelphia on October 11-12. ...

Session Notes: PSLA 2017

May 22, 2017 By Compendium News Staff In Children's Services, Professional Development, Resources of Interest, School Libraries

This is part of a series of Session Notes from grantees who have received Professional Development grants from the Office of Commonwealth Libraries. Each grantee will share their professional development experience and include tips and other resources from the workshop or class....

notepad

Law Day Essay Contest Offers Prizes to Students

January 9, 2017 By Compendium News Staff In Children's Services, Resources of Interest, School Libraries

The National Center for State Courts is sponsoring its fourth annual national civics education essay contest for elementary, middle, and high school students. In recognition of Law Day, May 1, 2017, the essay contest focuses on the 14th Amendment, which addresses citizenship rights...

Google Webinar

August 28, 2016 By Compendium News Staff In Children's Services, Professional Development, Resources of Interest, School Libraries

Learn new ways to use Google tools in this FREE webinar on September 10 Registration provides a FREE resource guide This 10:00am-3:30pm webinar offers sessions on: Google Tools: An Intro for Educators 10 Google Chrome Extensions I Use in My Classroom Every Day! Using Drawings...

Promotional graphic for Library Card Sign-up Month, featuring Snoopy

Library Card Sign-up Month is Almost Here!

August 26, 2016 By Compendium News Staff In Children's Services, Resources of Interest, School Libraries

  What is your library doing in September for Library Card Sign-up Month? Check out the FREE resources, including Snoopy artwork! Send your sign-up activity/PR photos for sharing in the Compendium! ...

STEAM Webinar for Educators

May 1, 2016 By Compendium News Staff In Children's Services, Professional Development, School Libraries

This May 10th  webinar will give you the inspiration to start your own STEAM learning initiative in your school or district as well as the necessary tips, tricks, and tools for implementing a successful program. ...

FREE Webinar: More Tools for Game Based Learning

May 1, 2016 By Compendium News Staff In Children's Services, Professional Development, School Libraries

OK2Ask offers webinars for educators.  More Tools for Game Based Learning will be held 7:00pm-8:30pm on May 31.  Learn more and register.   Find out about their other FREE classes for teachers. ...