SERC Library News

Monday, March 30, 2015

Resources from the 22nd Early Childhood Conference and SERC's Early Childhood Resource Center

On March 25, 2015 300 participants attended the conference!

Click here to explore the SERC Library research guide featuring the content of the conference and materials displayed at the library table!
Together We Will: Use a Framework for Social Emotional Success

The SERC Library offers a broad collection of resources that can help teachers and parents work with young children on expressing and understanding their emotions, feelings and actions. Books can now be borrowed via Interlibrary Loan through your town library. Please pick up and drop off DVDs, instructional kits and tests at the SERC Library in Middletown.
SERC LIBRARY CATALOG

Please visit the SERC ECE Initiative's Web site:
SERC Early Childhood Resource Center: The Best Beginnings Possible

Monday, March 23, 2015

Connecticut Educators: Bookmark the SERC Library Catalog and the iConn Web Link for Educators

iCONN is pleased to offer a web link that consolidates key information about iCONN.org for K- 12 educators. The iCONN Dashboard for Educators is linked from iCONN's classic resource menus for elementary, middle and high schools. Schools can register their IP address so staff do not have to log in every time.

Resources include specific links for elementary, middle and high schools, Spanish language resources, STEM education information, online literature resources, primary source materials, Common Core resources, newpapers, streaming video and professional development for teachers.

PLEASE VISIT THE SERC LIBRARY CATALOG ONLINE TO SEE ALL WE OFFER TO EDUCATORS! Explore all of the topics listed above. Bring your team to SERC for an overview and tour of the library, to handle curriculum materials and to find differentiated instructional materials for preview or to borrow.

SIGN UP FOR SERC Library membership! You will have access to full-text articles and can borrow resources from the library. We are also able to circulate professional books and children's books through Interlibrary Loan service through your town public library.

SERC LIBRARY INTERLIBRARY LOAN INSTRUCTIONS
Please call if you need any assistance: 860-632-1485 ext. 4

Monday, March 16, 2015

AUTISM AND ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY EVENTS AT THE SERC LIBRARY!

SIGN UP TODAY!

Meet local authors of resource materials on autism, see assistive technology demonstrations and take a tour of the SERC Library!

Assistive Technology (AT): What is it and what can it do for my child?

Questions? Contact Lauren Johns at johns@ctserc.org or 860-632-1485 ext. 256

http://ctserc.org/events/connectingthedots

Questions? Contact Linda Adorno at adorno@ctserc.org or 860-632-1485 ext. 241

Monday, March 9, 2015

Link to archive of free webinar on Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD) / Dyslexia - March 12, 2015

Did you miss the recent webinar on SLD/Dyslexia at SERC? Or did you see it, but want to share it with a colleage, team member or parent?

Here is the link to the SLD/Dyslexia Webinar handouts that occurred on March 12, 2015:

http://serc.info/sldwebinar2015

Click here to explore SERC Library's new research guide: Specific Learning Disabilities/Dyslexia LibGuide

If you would like to borrow resources listed in this guide or would like assistance in becoming a member or placing a reserve, please visit the library or contact us by phone or email.
860-632-1485 ext. 4
library@ctserc.org

SERC Library Membership Form
In addition, SERC Library now participates in InterLibrary loan service! You can borrow professional books, Young People's books, Family books and Archive books through InterLibrary loan. Contact your town library and pick up and drop off SERC Library books there!
SERC LIBRARY INTERLIBRARY LOAN INSTRUCTIONS

Monday, March 2, 2015

THIS POST IS FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS!

The SERC Library has several Creative Curriculum resources, including some new editions. This series provides comprehensive, high quality curriculums and assessment tools for early childhood education programs and family child care programs. Plan, manage and evaluate your program! The DVD is now in both English and Spanish.

Select the link below for the SERC LIBRARY CATALOG and search for creative curriculum. Or you can copy a specific title below, select the link to the SERC Library Catalog and paste the title there to read a detailed description. Please contact the SERC Library if you would like to borrow any of these professional development materials! You can also log in to your SERC Library account if you would like to place a reserve online!

SERC LIBRARY CATALOG
MEMBERSHIP IS FREE! Call, email or sign up online.

The creative curriculum for infants, toddlers and twos, Second edition

Call number: IE 372.19 DOD

The creative curriculum for preschool, Fifth edition

Call number: IE 372.19 DOD

The creative curriculum for family child care, Second edition

Call Number: IE 362.712 DOD

The creative curriculum for preschool in action!: DVD and user's guide - English and Spanish

Call Number: IE 372.19 DOD

The creative curriculum for preschool - Developmental continuum assessment toolkit for ages 3-5
Call Number: T 727

The creative curriculum for preschool: Implementation checklist

Call Number: IE 372.21 TEA

Please click here for more information about SERC'S 22nd Annual Early Childhood Conference: TOGETHER WE WILL CONFERENCE:USE A FRAMEWORK FOR SOCIAL EMOTIONAL SUCCESS - MARCH 28, 2015

Don't forget to stop by the SERC Library table at the conference!

SERC LIBRARY MEMBERSHIP FORM

860-632-1485 option 4
circ@ctserc.org

Monday, February 23, 2015

INSTRUCTIONAL KITS FOR TRANSITION AND MORE FROM ATTAINMENT COMPANY!

The SERC Library has expanded our collection of instructional kits from Attainment Company which provide comprehensive lessons and curriculums for transition and special needs students!

Visit the library to borrow up to three of these kits for three weeks. Members can reserve head online, by phone or email. We will hold them for three days for you. Hope to see you soon!