The Supercharged Storytimes for All program is based on the powerful VIEWS2 findings, which confirmed the effectiveness of key storytime strategies. WebJunction teamed up with early literacy expert Saroj Ghoting to translate the research into best practices and to develop comprehensive, real-world guidance for library staff.
The New York State Library, through its Ready to Read at New York Libraries initiative, has partnered with OCLC’s WebJunction to bring the successful Supercharged Storytimes for All (SSA) program to youth services public library staff across the state! Whether you are new to developing and offering storytimes or a seasoned provider with years of experience, this free program will help you to deepen and enhance your services to young children and their families.
Program Format
SSA is deeply focused on the development and delivery of storytimes. The training is offered in convenient online or blended formats with the added bonus of an active, statewide online learning community.
SSA training includes the following six modules offered over the course of several weeks in either a live, fully online or blended (online and in-person) format. By spacing the sessions, participants are able to return to their libraries, incorporate what they learned using provided tools and resources, and share with peers in the online learning community. The curriculum was specifically designed to provide participants with a practical and effective “learn by doing” experience!
- Module 1: Key Supercharged Storytime Components
- Module 2: Introducing More Early Literacy Components and Connecting with Parents and Caregivers at Storytime
- Module 3: Background Knowledge: The Sixth Early Literacy Component
- Module 4: Assessment of Storytime Practice
- Module 5: Supercharging Storytime Through an Equity Lens
- Module 6: Growing Your Supercharged Practice
Supercharged Storytimes for All on WebJunction
WebJunction's self-paced, online Supercharged Storytimes course is open to all library practitioners.
Live SSA Training Opportunities
Please check the Youth Services Event Calendar for upcoming sessions.
The NYS Library’s live SSA sessions provide a valuable opportunity to learn from and connect with other youth services professionals across the state. The course is designed to allow participants to take information from each module back to their libraries and apply it before coming back to the group for discussion.
Additionally, the NYS Library’s SSA trainers are experts from across the state, with extensive experience in designing and delivering early literacy programming.
Participants can expect to spend about three hours per module, which includes time spent participating in the live training sessions and applying what was learned. There are six modules presented over five weeks.
Registrants must complete all six modules in order to receive a certificate for professional development contact hours.
The Supercharged Storytimes for All project is supported in part with federal funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services.