The Ocean County Library’s Professional Development
Workshops for Educators
Winter/Spring 2010
Developing a Curriculum of Diversity: A Workshop for Educators
Tuesday, January 12th
4:00pm
This important topic will be the subject of a presentation by Wade Hudson and Cheryl Hudson, founders of
Just Us Books, a publisher of books for children and teens which focus on Black culture, history, and
experiences. Topics to be covered include: practical suggestions to get multicultural materials to the
students; information on using these materials to support and enhance curriculum standards; innovative
ways to introduce multicultural materials and to generate excitement among the students about these
materials. Participants will learn how to examine learning materials for authenticity and avoid stereotypes,
how to support and celebrate cultural differences encouraging students to embrace these materials at
school and at home.
Toms River Branch, Mancini Hall
Learn about Famous People with Biography Resource Center
Monday, January 25th
6:30 – 8:00pm
Biography Resource Center has something for students, teachers, and anyone with a general curiosity
about the lives of notable people. This comprehensive and accessible resource has a wide range of
information on prominent historical figures and present-day personalities. From William Shakespeare to
William Shatner, Marie Antoinette to Marie Curie, and Michelangelo to Michael Jackson, Biography
Resource Center is your one-stop source for information about people throughout history and today. Internet
skills required.
Toms River Computer Lab with Colleen Goode.
Join the Treasure Hunt: Learn to Geocache
Thursday, Jan 28th
4:00-6:00pm
Geocaching is hiking and hunting for “trinkets and treasures” using a Global Positioning System unit.
Whether parents want to explore nature with their children or teachers want to activate the learning
environment with hands-on experiences, there’s geocaching adventure that’s right. Get a basic introduction
to useful resources. Suitable for teachers of fifth grade and above. Curriculum connections include
geography, nature and art.
Toms River Computer Lab with Glynis Wray
Access Electronic Books Using NetLibrary
For Middle and High School Teachers
Tuesday, February 9th
2:30 - 4:00pm
NetLibrary offers a comprehensive collection of electronic books (eBooks). You will learn how to access a
wide range of research, reference, and reading materials via the library’s website using library computers or
remotely through the web. NetLibrary is useful for accessing eBooks 24/7 from anywhere you have access
to an internet equipped computer
Toms River Branch Computer Lab with Angela Zebrowski.
Connect Students with Coretta Scott King Book Award Winners
For Elementary School Teachers
Thursday, February 18th
6:00 - 7:30 pm
Find out how to use the Coretta Scott King Book Award winners to teach requirements in the State of New
Jersey Department of Education Core Curriculum. This outstanding collection of books can be a wonderful
resource for teaching many of these standards. Light refreshments served.
Toms River Branch Mancini Hall with Suzanne Maley.
Teen Health & Wellness: a Workshop for Educators
Stafford Branch
Monday, March 1st, 3:00-4:30pm
Jackson Branch
Monday, March 15th, 3:00-4:30pm
Registration required, begins Monday, February 1, 2010.
Teen Health & Wellness is a one-stop resource for accurate and up-to-date health information. We’ll show
you how teachers, counselors, and students can get the most out of this outstanding resource.
Computer Lab with Julie Tozer and Karla Ivarson. Certificates for PD hours will be given.
What’s New in Children’s Fiction
For Fourth through Sixth Grade English Teachers
Saturday, March 13th
2:00 - 3:30pm
Learn about great new chapter books available at The Ocean County Library. Covering many genres, from
historical fiction to steampunk (Don’t know what this is? We’ll fill you in!), we’ll discuss titles that make great
read-alouds, movie/book tie-ins, books for reluctant readers and just plain great reads. Learn how to keep
up with new titles through Kidlit bloggers and journals online. Light refreshments will be served.
Toms River Branch, Home Town Dairy Room with Nicole Politi.
What’s New in Children’s Fiction
For Fourth through Sixth Grade English Teachers
Tuesday, March 30th
6:00– 7:30pm
Learn about great new chapter books available at The Ocean County Library. Covering many genres, from
historical fiction to steampunk (Don’t know what this is? We’ll fill you in!), we’ll discuss titles that make great
read-alouds, movie/book tie-ins, books for reluctant readers and just plain great reads. Learn how to keep
up with new titles through Kidlit bloggers and journals online. Light refreshments will be served.
Toms River Branch, Home Town Dairy Room with Nicole Politi.
Web 2.0 for Grade 6-12 Classrooms and Media Centers
Monday, April 12th
3:00pm - 4:30pm
Students can use web 2.0 technology to produce and evaluate information, which are critical literacy skills in
the 21st century. Learn how to use this technology in every class as a curricular tool, starting with simple
wikis, blogs, and video sharing. Plus monitored sources that are alternatives to websites that might be
blocked in your building. Toms River Branch Computer Lab with Julie Tozer.
Using Coretta Scott King Award-Winning Books with High School Classes
Monday, April 19th
3:00 - 4:30pm
Get to know a fascinating array of young adult books written by and about African Americans, from Walter
Dean Myers to Sharon Flake to Jacqueline Woodson. These powerful award-winning titles are welcome
additions to history, English, and social science curricula. Hear booktalks and learn about ideas for sparking
discussions on intense issues. Plus predictions for this year's winners!
Toms River Branch, Home Town Dairy Room with Kristen Kirk and Julie Tozer.
Registration REQUIRED for all workshops either online @ www.theoceancountylibrary.org click on
“program calendar” OR by phone at the hosting location. Schools can request an in-service for their
faculty/students for any library resources. Just contact your local branch.
Toms River – (732) 349-6200
Stafford – (609) 597-3381
Jackson – (732) 928-4400
Parking for the Toms River Branch is metered until 6:00pm in TR Township parking deck top level @
$.25 per hour/3hr limit or TR Township parking deck lower level @ $.25 per half hour/8hr limit Free
Parking in the O.C. Parking Garage on Hooper Ave
Ocean County Library is a NJ State Department of Education Professional Development Provider.
Certificates of attendance will be given.