A+ Outreach: Collaborating to Address COVID Learning Loss

Sunday, January 29, 2023

10:30 AM – 11:45 AM

Location: Morial Convention Center, Room 393-394

Level of Participation: High

Learning loss as a result of the pandemic has impacted students and families across the nation. Learn how one library system addressed this issue head on by developing targeted outreach and specialized programs using research-backed methodology to build relationships and create an environment where students are learning in a fun, relaxed, collaborative, and imaginative way, and using data-driven methods to measure success. Participants will hear about successful, scalable models, like a weekly enrichment program funded through partnership with the State Department of Education and targeted academic outreach to rural schools, then break into small groups to practice identifying partners and creating targeted program or outreach plans to address critical needs in their own community.

Learning Objectives:

Build programs or outreach services specifically designed to address learning loss.
Identify meaningful partners to collaborate with in their community.
Apply data-driven methods to evaluate success and outcomes.

Content Leader(s)

Kelly Sitzman, MLIS

Director of Communications & Employee Development
Pioneer Library System

Moderator(s)

Kelly Sitzman, MLIS

Director of Communications & Employee Development
Pioneer Library System

Content Leader(s)

Lisa Wells, MLIS (she/her/hers)

Executive Director
Pioneer Library System
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Julie Curry

Principal
Noble Public Schools