LITERACY TODAY | November/December 2020 | literacyworldwide.org
LIT BITS
By the time you read this, ILA Next, our monthlong professional learning event tailored to the unique needs
of educators in today’s digital and hybrid environments, will have concluded—but it’s not too late to register
and view 36+ hours of professional development on demand. The four-week professional learning event was
designed to be viewed on your own time, at your own pace.
ILA Next offered a blend of live and on-demand learning, including Main Stage Sessions and Learning
Labs each Saturday, Pathway Workshops each Tuesday, and Office Hours each Thursday for attendees to
gather and discuss what they learned.
Throughout the event,
speakers focused on what’s
critical for literacy educators
in our evolving COVID-19
landscape, addressing distance
and hybrid learning, equity
and access, social-emotional
development, and/or trauma
responsiveness. Sessions are
available to view through
January 31, 2021. Learn more
and register at ilanext.org.
ILA Next: That’s a Wrap!
During the month of September, ILA
highlighted children’s books authors and
illustrators through a new YouTube series,
#ILAreads. This daily series featured authors and
illustrators—such as Tiffany M. Jewell, Nidhi Chanani,
Tami Charles, and Bryan Collier—reading their book
aloud or sharing the inspiration behind it. Educators
can share this series with their students to
incorporate a virtual read-aloud into their distance
or in-person classroom. Check out the playlist
on ILA’s YouTube channel at youtube.com
/internationalliteracy
association.
#ILAreads
Do you know someone who is invested
in literacy and has a passion for service?
ILA is looking for new leaders to serve on
our Board of Directors. The Board plays
a crucial role in ensuring the financial
success and well-being of the organization.
Members of the Board guide ILA and
enhance value for members. Although
nominations are accepted year round,
the deadline for the next election cycle is
December 21. You can nominate yourself
or a colleague at literacyworldwide.org
/election. Keep an eye out for elections
opening in March 2021.
Submit a Nomination for
the ILA Board