From arlene.weible at state.or.us Mon Jan 6 08:09:52 2014 From: arlene.weible at state.or.us (Arlene Weible) Date: Mon, 6 Jan 2014 16:09:52 +0000 Subject: [TL-Directors] Upgrade information for LearningExpress Library - Please Review! Message-ID: <203B0B8CF6665A4B822F17E789DD1AD14276FAD5@OSLEXCHANGE.osl.state.or.us.local> As we announced in December, LearningExpress Library has upgraded to a new and improved platform. Attached is the list of currently participating libraries and the URL's that can be used to access the new version, LearningExpress Library 3.0. This file is also available at: http://www.oregon.gov/osl/LD/technology/sdlp/learningexpress/OregonLEL3.0.xls The link that your library is currently using to access Version 2.0 will also remain active through the end of June 2014. The update of LearningExpress Library and the shift to a new platform requires users to re-register their accounts. Accounts from LearningExpress 2.0 will not be carried over to the new version. Users should be encouraged to finish their work in Version 2.0, re-register their account in Version 3.0, and start new work in Version 3.0. In addition, all new content added to LearningExpress Library, including materials for the 2014 GED Test, will only be available in Version 3.0. The State Library recommends that libraries provide links to both Version 2.0 and Version 3.0 simultaneously for a period of time as users transition their work from Version 2.0 to 3.0. You may use the template "splash page" that LearningExpress provides, or you may post the information on your own web site. Please contact LearningExpress customer support if you need assistance with the template or have any questions about your authentication technology. Please be sure to place links behind your authentication page to ensure authorized registration and access. Distributing this link for unauthorized use is strictly prohibited. Here is some suggested language for your library web page: If you were a registered user of LearningExpress Library 2.0 your username and password will not work in Version 3.0. You must register again to access Version 3.0 If you have started a course or test in Version 2.0, you must finish it in Version 2.0. Your work will not transfer to Version 3.0 Please finish all work in your Version 2.0 account by June 30, 2014 [or whatever date you choose to stop providing a link to Version 2.0] The introductory screen to Version 2.0 will have a message beginning in January 2014 that access will only be supported through the end of June 2014. Plinkit Libraries will have links to both versions added to their web sites by January 17, 2014. If you have questions about your Plinkit site, please contact Darci Hanning, 503-378-2527. More information about Version 3.0, including training resources, is available in the FAQ we've created. If you have any other questions about the transition, please don't hesitate to contact me. Arlene Weible Electronic Services Consultant Oregon Federal Regional Depository Coordinator Library Development Services Oregon State Library 250 Winter St NE Salem OR, 97301 503-378-5020 arlene.weible at state.or.us http://www.oregon.gov/osl/LD/Pages/technology/sdlp/index.aspx -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: OregonLEL3.0.xls Type: application/vnd.ms-excel Size: 98304 bytes Desc: OregonLEL3.0.xls URL: From katie.anderson at state.or.us Tue Jan 14 10:48:40 2014 From: katie.anderson at state.or.us (Katie Anderson) Date: Tue, 14 Jan 2014 18:48:40 +0000 Subject: [TL-Directors] Apply for a Talk Story Grant Today! Message-ID: <640435851FD7CB4AB3C4BE0D1963BA244286242E@OSLEXCHANGE.osl.state.or.us.local> Posted on behalf of ALA's American Indian Library Association and the Asian/Pacific American Librarians Association Talk Story Grant applications are now being accepted through Saturday, Feb. 15, 2014. Please consider applying. Talk Story: Sharing stories, sharing culture is a literacy program that reaches out to Asian Pacific American (APA) and American Indian/Alaska Native (AIAN) children and their families. The program celebrates and explores their stories through books, oral traditions, and art to provide an interactive, enriching experience. Children and their families can connect to rich cultural activities through Talk Story in their homes, libraries, and communities. This project is generously supported by Toyota Financial Services in conjunction with the American Indian Library Association and the Asian Pacific American Librarian Association. It was developed as part of 2009-2010 American Library Association President Camila Alire's Family Literacy Focus Initiative through the ALA Office for Literacy & Outreach Services For more information, please visit the Talk Story website at: www.talkstorytogether.org. You can also visit our Facebook and Pinterest Boards for more information. Questions, email the Talk Story chair: lj12116 at yahoo.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From ferol.weyand at state.or.us Thu Jan 30 16:00:03 2014 From: ferol.weyand at state.or.us (Ferol Weyand) Date: Fri, 31 Jan 2014 00:00:03 +0000 Subject: [TL-Directors] Library Directors - Visit the State Library - Save the date Message-ID: <103BDFBB998BBB40B6F9DA335F44B4FC39E75A4B@OSLEXCHANGE.osl.state.or.us.local> Hello Library Directors, The Library Development team would like to invite you to visit the Oregon State Library on Monday, June 9, 2014, from about 9:30 - 2:30. You will meet with the State Librarian and staff from Library Development and Talking Book and Braille Services to learn more about our services. That will be followed by a tour of our historic building. There will be plenty of time for staff to answer any questions you may have. After the tour, you are welcome to stay for a no-host lunch with some of the staff you meet. I will send an agenda and ask for RSVPs as the date nears. Ferol Weyand, Library Development Consulting Assistant Oregon State Library, 250 Winter St NE, Salem, OR 97301-3950 503-378-2525 ferol.weyand at state.or.us -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From jennifer.maurer at state.or.us Fri Jan 31 15:19:33 2014 From: jennifer.maurer at state.or.us (Jennifer Maurer) Date: Fri, 31 Jan 2014 23:19:33 +0000 Subject: [TL-Directors] American Indian/Alaskan Native Closing the Achievement Gap Grant Opp Message-ID: I thought you might be interested in a new grant that the Oregon Department of Education is advertising. The deadline for applications is April 4th. American Indian/Alaskan Native Closing the Achievement Gap Grant The American Indian/Alaskan Native Closing the Achievement Gap Grant is part of House Bill 3233, Network of Quality Teaching and Learning. The grant is designed to support school districts, working in partnership with one or more of the nine federally recognized tribes in Oregon, to create opportunities to increase academic outcomes for American Indian/Alaskan Native learners as well as to support strong links between home, school, and community. Further, the training, mentoring, and study of best practices will ensure educators are able to provide culturally relevant, effective instruction and to motivate, engage and support American Indian/Alaskan Native students. To access the RFP for the American Indian/Alaskan Native Closing the Achievement Gap Grant, go to: http://www.ode.state.or.us/superintendent/priorities/final-closing-the-achievement-gap-for-ai-na-students-grant.rtf. The RFPs are due April 4, 2014. For additional information or answers to any questions you may have, please contact April Campbell at april.campbell at ode.state.or.us or 503-947-5810. FYI, Jen Jennifer Maurer School Library Consultant Oregon State Library 250 Winter Street NE Salem, OR 97301 503.378.5011 jennifer.maurer at state.or.us OSLIS || www.oslis.org Learn to research. Research to learn.(c) From: SuperUpdate [mailto:superupdate-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us] On Behalf Of ODE Communications Sent: Friday, January 31, 2014 2:48 PM To: superupdate at listsmart.osl.state.or.us Subject: [SuperUpdate] Four New Strategic Indicatives Grants Good Afternoon, We are pleased to announce the next round of grants connected to Oregon's Strategic Initiatives. As part of House Bill 3232, Strategic Initiatives for Student Success and House Bill 3233, Network of Quality Teaching and Learning, there are a number of grants aimed at better supporting students and educators as we work toward our 40-40-20 goal. Below please find information about the following four grant opportunities: * STEM Lab School Grant * American Indian Alaskan Native Closing the Achievement Gap Grant * Culturally Responsive Pedagogy and Practices Grant * Oregon Early Literacy Grant STEM Lab School Grant The STEM Lab School Grant is part of House Bill 3232, Strategic Initiatives for Student Success, and is designed to increase student proficiency in the areas of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), in addition to connecting students to the world of work. The grant will fund public schools, school districts, postsecondary institutions, or student-focused nonprofits that will support the implementation of three to five public schools which will serve as laboratories for innovation, implementation, and research of highly engaging and effective learning environments in STEM education. STEM Lab Schools will be inclusive, comprehensive schools guided by the principles of the Equity Lens and the State's 40/40/20 goal. To access the RFP for the STEM Lab School Grant, go to: http://www.ode.state.or.us//wma/opportunities/grants/stem-lab-school-grant-rfp.doc. The RFP is due March 12th , 2014. A technical assistance and application webinar will be held on February 11, 2014 at 4 pm. To join the online meeting please click here on the day and time of the scheduled webinar. The password is: STEM If you have questions or concerns about the STEM Lab School Grant, please contact Jamie Rumage at jamie.rumage at ode.state.or.us or 503-947-6504. American Indian/Alaskan Native Closing the Achievement Gap Grant The American Indian/Alaskan Native Closing the Achievement Gap Grant is part of House Bill 3233, Network of Quality Teaching and Learning. The grant is designed to support school districts, working in partnership with one or more of the nine federally recognized tribes in Oregon, to create opportunities to increase academic outcomes for American Indian/Alaskan Native learners as well as to support strong links between home, school, and community. Further, the training, mentoring, and study of best practices will ensure educators are able to provide culturally relevant, effective instruction and to motivate, engage and support American Indian/Alaskan Native students. To access the RFP for the American Indian/Alaskan Native Closing the Achievement Gap Grant, go to: http://www.ode.state.or.us/superintendent/priorities/final-closing-the-achievement-gap-for-ai-na-students-grant.rtf. The RFPs are due April 4, 2014. For additional information or answers to any questions you may have, please contact April Campbell at april.campbell at ode.state.or.us or 503-947-5810. Culturally Responsive Pedagogy and Practices Grant The Culturally Responsive Pedagogy and Practices Grant is part of House Bill 3233, Network of Quality Teaching and Learning. The grant is designed to support school districts and university teacher preparatory programs by creating opportunities to increase academic outcomes for culturally and linguistically diverse students as well as to support strong links between home, school, and community. Further, the training, mentoring, and study of best practices will ensure educators are able to provide culturally relevant, effective instruction and to motivate, engage, and support all students of color. To access the RFP for the Culturally Responsive Pedagogy and Practices Grant, go to: http://www.ode.state.or.us/superintendent/priorities/final-2013-2015-culturally-responsive-pedagogy-and-practices-grant.rtf. The RFPs are due to ODE on March 14, 2014 by 5pm. For additional information or answers to any questions you may have, please contact Rudyane Rivera-Lindstrom at rudyane.lindstrom at ode.state.or.us or 503-947-5617. A technical assistance webinar will be held on February 4, 2014 at 11:00am. To connect to the webinar, please use the following link: https://oregoned.webex.com/oregoned/j.php?ED=269271342&UID=1799715637&RT=MiM0 Oregon Early Literacy Grant The Oregon Early Literacy Grant is part of House Bill 3232, Strategic Initiatives for Student Success. Oregon's Early Learning Council (ELC) is seeking applications for Early Literacy Grant funds for the purpose of strengthening early literacy among children ages 0-6. The goals of this grant program are to improve children's kindergarten readiness and, ultimately, third grade reading proficiency. The ELC is looking for early literacy partnerships that will build the capacity of adults to engage in high quality reading experiences with children, expand reading opportunities for children, increase the frequency with which children are read to in the home, and expand access to books, libraries, and/or materials and curriculum that promote early literacy. The ELC anticipates awarding approximately twenty-five grants to support early literacy through the Oregon Early Reading Program. Early Learning Hubs, providers of early childhood services, nonprofit organizations, libraries, school districts and public schools or a collaboration thereof are eligible to submit proposals. Early Learning Hubs may apply for up to $100,000. All other applicants may apply for up to $50,000. Please visit the following link to view the Request for Applications: http://oregonearlylearning.com/2014/01/30/requests-for-application/ The Early Learning Division will offer two technical assistance webinars for potential applicants. Dates, times, and links are listed below. Pre-registration is not required. February 10 2:00 - 3:00 PM https://oregoned.webex.com/oregoned/j.php?ED=269346222&UID=0&RT=MiM0 February 28 2:00 - 3:00 PM https://oregoned.webex.com/oregoned/j.php?ED=269347532&UID=0&RT=MiM0 All questions and inquiries may be directed to Brett Walker with the Early Learning Division by email at brett.walker at state.or.us or by phone at 503-378-5160. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: