[ISLMA-Share] ISBE/ESSA Listening tour - Aurora

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I am so proud of the work this organization is doing.  We are on the right
track.  Let's keep it up and show Springfield we aren't going to go away.
jpr

On Fri, Dec 2, 2016 at 9:07 AM, Email list for the Illinois School Library
Media Association <islma at list.railslibraries.info> wrote:

> Good Morning
>
> Last night I attended the listening tour in Aurora along with 3 other
> librarians.
>
> Here is my take away; I am sure the others can add more.
>
>
> - The deadline for the final copy of ESSA is now April 3 rather than March
> 3.
>
> - Of the 5 people that gave testimony, 3 were School Librarians!!  The
> others were an ELL representative, and a Superintendent. Each librarian
> covered a little bit different topic.  It was awesome!!  All 3 speakers did
> an amazing job! Very heartfelt.
>
> -There were approximately 40 or so people  in the room, (give or take a
> few)  and the biggest point of discussion were "Indicators" and goals.
>
> -Please email any remarks that you have to essa at isbe.net The
> presenter said they will take anything, and  that she sees all of the
> emails and remarks that come in.
>
> I would say it was a successful stop on the tour!  I didn't speak, as we
> were well represented, so I emailed my remarks to ISBE.
>
> Thanks!
>
>
> Christine Barr
> LMC Director
> Fabyan Elementary School
> 630-444-8670 <(630)%20444-8670>
> cbarr at geneva304.org
> *ILA Executive Board of Directors*
>
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Jacob P. Roskovensky

Library Media Specialist,
Charleston High School

President-Elect,
Illinois School Library Media Association

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Charleston, IL 61920
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