https://padlet.com/all166/z33ti0zpfuhh For Librarians and other teaching professionals en-us 2019-10-22 10:39:32 UTC 2024-11-03 09:56:36 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/376396152/2b749db7f4af6ef3e369a50ef8ec9043/6303078145_dd81c07b47_o_2_.jpg all166 https://padlet.com/all166/z33ti0zpfuhh/wish/400768725 According to the Dept of Education, nearly ALL school districts in the United States have military-connected students.  It is up to us all to recognize those students and offer support however we can, through programming, book purchases, and information pathfinders.  Read the following to understand how to identify military-connected students and how they are different from other students.]]> 2019-10-22 10:46:34 UTC https://padlet.com/all166/z33ti0zpfuhh/wish/400768725 all166 https://padlet.com/all166/z33ti0zpfuhh/wish/400769949 School Library Journal explores the role libraries and librarians can have in helping a highly mobile population that often falls through the cracks.  Understanding the lifestyle and potential pitfalls and stress points can help a librarian be more prepared to support a military-connected student and help them thrive. ]]> 2019-10-22 10:50:38 UTC https://padlet.com/all166/z33ti0zpfuhh/wish/400769949 all166 https://padlet.com/all166/z33ti0zpfuhh/wish/400770064 This site, from the Illinois Library Association, is a list of books that deal with many stresses common in military families, including deployments, frequent moves, and long working hours.  Though a little dated (latest titles are 2012) this is a nice beginning collection.]]> 2019-10-22 10:51:03 UTC https://padlet.com/all166/z33ti0zpfuhh/wish/400770064 all166 https://padlet.com/all166/z33ti0zpfuhh/wish/400770212 When a family is part of the National Guard, they may not always be aware of the resources and benefits available to them.  As a librarian, being familiar with where to send them for information can be a great relationship-builder.]]> 2019-10-22 10:51:30 UTC https://padlet.com/all166/z33ti0zpfuhh/wish/400770212 all166 https://padlet.com/all166/z33ti0zpfuhh/wish/400770808 This site provides excellent resources to prepare for working with military-connected students.  They offer online and in-person training, depending on your location and need.  The TEDEd course may be especially valuable. There are also many resources for parents and students that may be useful to pass along.]]> 2019-10-22 10:53:31 UTC https://padlet.com/all166/z33ti0zpfuhh/wish/400770808 all166 https://padlet.com/all166/z33ti0zpfuhh/wish/400771066 States' requirements for  school attendance, ages, and graduation can vary, and military families were often caught in the middle. MIC3 allows military-connected students more flexibility and smooths transitions between states with differing requirements. Being familiar with possibilities allows librarians to help students plan better and make connections to the right offices, especially when students are new.]]> 2019-10-22 10:54:24 UTC https://padlet.com/all166/z33ti0zpfuhh/wish/400771066 all166 https://padlet.com/all166/z33ti0zpfuhh/wish/401123110 If there aren't many military-connected students in your school, giving them a safe place to go to connect with others online can be a lifesaver! Military Kids Connect has videos, online graphic novels, and messaging boards for kids, but also resources for educators wanting to make them feel more welcome in their classrooms.]]> 2019-10-22 20:02:44 UTC https://padlet.com/all166/z33ti0zpfuhh/wish/401123110 all166 https://padlet.com/all166/z33ti0zpfuhh/wish/401127974 For younger students, connecting with familiar characters can help ease stress and uncertainty. Use this website as a resource to learn about unfamiliar events that may be common for your military-connected students. Videos have questions to ask, and activities to share (in English and Spanish) with your students as you are getting to know them. This resource is also good to share with classroom teachers.]]> 2019-10-22 20:13:26 UTC https://padlet.com/all166/z33ti0zpfuhh/wish/401127974