4181135 1087140 4181135 1 Events at UCF events-at-ucf https://events.ucf.edu/calendar/1/events-at-ucf/ Better Together: Leveraging School Librarians to Ignite Literacy Thu, 24 Sep 2026 18:00:00 -0400 Thu, 24 Sep 2026 19:00:00 -0400
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en-US Better 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.

Presenters:
Florida Certified Educational Media Specialists, Polk County Public Schools
Connie Hoffmann-Davenport High School (9-12)
Nikki Slinkard-Mulberry High School (9-12)

]]> Event Instance url https://events.ucf.edu/event/4181135/better-together-leveraging-school-librarians-to-ignite-literacy/ Vicky Zygouris-Coe, Professor vzygouri@ucf.edu Speaker/Lecture/Seminar College of Community Innovation & EducationProfessional DevelopmentEducatorsSchool of Teacher EducationLiteracy Symposium Happening As Scheduled Public