Name: Building Inclusive Libraries Through Engaging Programming and Collaboration
Start: 2026-10-16T14:00:00-0700
End: 2026-10-16T14:55:00-0700

Building Inclusive Libraries Through Engaging Programming and Collaboration

Friday October 16, 2026 2:00pm - 2:55pm PDT

Patriots A

How can libraries become spaces where all students feel seen, included, and empowered? This session explores strategies for designing engaging, inclusive programming for students in Special Day Classes (SDC) through intentional collaboration with Career Technical Education (CTE) programs. Participants will learn how to develop real-world partnerships that bring students together through shared projects, hands-on learning, and meaningful interactions, while also leveraging site and community partnerships, including collaboration with Fresno County Superintendent of Schools (FCSS) and support from community liaisons to expand access and fund programming opportunities.

Speakers

Alissa Clements

Teacher Librarian, Selma High School

Alissa Clements has dedicated the past 25 years to serving students and educators in Selma Unified. Throughout her career, she has held a variety of roles, including kindergarten and first-grade teacher, reading specialist, academic coach, and high school teacher librarian. A passionate... Read More →

Veronica Esparza

Library Tech II, Selma High School

Veronica Esparza has dedicated over 20 years of service to the Selma Unified School District. She spent 13 years working in the library at an elementary school site and 5 years in the library at the high school level. She began her career as a Library Clerk and later earned a certificate... Read More →

Friday October 16, 2026 2:00pm - 2:55pm PDT
Patriots A 808 4th St, Clovis, CA 93612

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Central Valley Library Camp '26

Alissa Clements

Veronica Esparza

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Central Valley Library Camp '26

Alissa Clements

Veronica Esparza

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