Spectrum Scholarship Program

Are you a library looking to expand your literacy impact within your community? Libraries are at the heart of community learning, and we’re excited to help them deepen or expand their literacy services! As part of the American Library Association’s Libraries as Literacy Centers Initiative, World Education is recruiting eight libraries across the nation to guide in achieving their literacy goals through professional learning, collaboration, and tailored technical assistance.

This initiative will leverage new Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), spaces for library professionals to network, share best practices, and access valuable resources. Our learning opportunities will focus on three key models:
📖 Libraries as Literacy Centers
🏫 Libraries as Places of Instruction
🤝 Libraries as Literacy Conveners

By the end of this program, participating libraries will walk away with customized resources, an action plan, expert support, and a stronger network of library collaborators. Want to learn more, join our informational webinar on February 19 at 3pm EST!

Register: https://jsi.zoom.us/meeting/register/EZdG2jWuRS2jOh8LaPr1AA #/registration

New Scholar Spotlight 🔦

Head over to the Spectrum website to read Cindy Hohl (2016) in conversation with the Spectrum Advisory Committee for our November spotlight!

https://www.ala.org/intersections/2024/11/scholar-spotlight-cindy-hohl-2016-conversation-spectrum-advisory

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