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	"event_id": "1123575",
	"eventinstance_id": "4145330",
	"calendar": {
		"id": 2129,
		"title": "Chemistry Calendar - 2015",
		"slug": "chemistry-calendar-2015",
		"url": "https://events.ucf.edu/calendar/2129/chemistry-calendar-2015/"
	},
	"id": "4145330",
	"title": "Better Together: Leveraging School Librarians to Ignite Literacy",
	"subtitle": null,
	"description": "\u003Cp\u003EBetter Together: Leveraging School Librarians to Ignite Literacy explores how school librarians and classroom teachers can work collaboratively to support literacy across print and digital formats. This panel of Florida Power Library School media specialists will highlight how literacy today exists on a spectrum and how intentional use of multiple formats can increase access, engagement, and student success. Participants will gain practical insights into how school librarians serve as instructional partners who enhance reading, research, and literacy for all learners. The session emphasizes collaboration between teachers and school librarians as a key strategy for strengthening literacy outcomes across grade levels.\u003C/p\u003E\u000A\u003Cp\u003EPresenters: \u003Cbr\u003EFlorida Certified Educational Media Specialists, Polk County Public Schools\u003Cbr\u003EConnie Hoffmann\u002DDavenport High School (9\u002D12)\u003Cbr\u003ENikki Slinkard\u002DMulberry High School (9\u002D12)\u003Cbr\u003ESelina Fontaine\u002DJames W. Sikes Elementary (K\u002D5)\u003C/p\u003E",
	"location": "Virtual",
	"location_url": null,
	"virtual_url": "https://ucf.zoom.us/meeting/register/D3xnVHKSRzWw6FmCRUv3uA",
	"registration_link": "https://ucf.zoom.us/meeting/register/D3xnVHKSRzWw6FmCRUv3uA",
	"registration_info": "After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.",
	"starts": "Thu, 24 Sep 2026 18:00:00 -0400",
	"ends": "Thu, 24 Sep 2026 19:00:00 -0400",
	"ongoing": "False",
	"category": "Speaker/Lecture/Seminar",
	"tags": ["College of Community Innovation \u0026 Education","Professional Development","Educators","Literacy Symposium","School of Teacher Education"],
	"contact_name": "Vicky Zygouris\u002DCoe, Professor",
	"contact_phone": null,
	"contact_email": "vzygouri@ucf.edu",
	"url": "https://events.ucf.edu/event/4145330/better-together-leveraging-school-librarians-to-ignite-literacy/"
}