GALE GOODNESS: Back To School
Pennsylvania Edition - August 😀
WELCOME to your Monthly GALE Newsletter📚
Welcome back to school! I have had the opportunity to visit with a number of educators on my GALE Summer Tour. I wanted to share what I am hearing accross PA. The question for this month is...What is your top priority as you begin your new school year?
I am hearing a need for content to supplement aging textbooks. I was told there is a need for diverse and current information that doesn't come from a Google search.
Teachers need support in developing content sets that align to the standards. Educators asked for support with implementing the STEELS STANDARDS complete with professional development. I hear a need for CTE content, help with marketing/training GALE resources to teachers and students, and student and educator mental wellness support! I know ELA and Literacy are ALWAYS top-of-mind.
Most recently, I have been getting calls to find out about the changes to your GALE resources through POWER Library. I CAN HELP! Please sign up for a virtual or in-person meeting to talk through your specific student/ team needs. Have a wonderful start to the new year!
Kindly,
Tracy 😀
BACK TO SCHOOL- Need a quick video or tip sheet to share?
It is a new year! How can you share your resources with your teachers, team, and community? Here is a quick webinar to get some ideas!
Still haven't seen GALE in Context: Literature? Whaaaaaat?
Gale In Context Primary Source Lesson Plans
Gale In Context Primary Source Lesson Plans
Teach historical contextualization and author's point of view while harnessing the skill of analyzing Primary Sources using Gale In Context. These lesson plans provide examples of skill building activities while learning about key historical figures and events.
In PA you may work with Tracy or Jill depending on your geographic location!
If you are unsure of your GALE partner, you can check here https://support.gale.com/repfinder
Your PA Education Consultant - Jill Lombardo😃
Jill has been working with educators in Pennsylvania for 2 years and is passionately committed to helping K-12 educators to find the best digital content to support their students and staff. She and her 3 children, German Shepherd, and 6 rabbits live in Grosse Pointe Michigan enjoy reading, photography, anything to do with the Arts, exploring new restaurants in Detroit and cooking together when their busy schedules allow them time for it.
Jill Lombardo
Education Sales Consultant
313.744.8312
My Home Team 🥰
Ben (Ben-a-min) - Junior @ TEMPLE University
Annie (Peanut)- Junior at Susquehannock
Annie has a big year ahead- she just told me she is considering interior design. This is a new area for me, please share any experience you might have with breaking into this field, program recommendations, or just advice!