Category Archives: Professional Development

Register now for Spring Webinars!

Posted on March 9, 2023 by kathymacmillan

Please feel free to share the information and coupon codes below with your colleagues! Discounted group rates and direct invoicing available for groups of 10 or more. Contact info@storiesbyhand.com for details. Hands Up: Live ASL Practice for Library Staff (Intermediate) Tuesdays, … Continue reading →

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It’s not too late to register for the Storytime ASL eCourse!

Posted on February 22, 2023 by kathymacmillan

American Sign Language with Children in Storytime or in the Classroom: A Practical Guide eCourse Begins Monday, February 27, 2023 and continues for 6 weeks (Participants will have 12 weeks to complete course materials.) Hosted by ALA eLearning. American Sign … Continue reading →

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Learn how to add signs to baby and toddler storytimes!

Posted on January 20, 2023 by kathymacmillan

Little Hands Signing Professional Development Series 3: Babies and Toddlers (6-webinar series) Wednesdays, January 25 to March 1, 2023 from 11 AM-12 PM Eastern/10-11 AM Central/9-10 AM Mountain/8-9 AM Pacific Online sessions via Zoom (6 weeks, 1 hour per week). Includes … Continue reading →

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FREE Online Program for All Ages – Register Now!

Posted on January 10, 2023 by kathymacmillan

Today’s the day! Little Hands and Big Hands: Children and Adults Signing Together, second edition officially releases from Hands Up Press!  Read on for more about the book and our free online book launch event for all ages on January … Continue reading →

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This Friday: Learn Winter Signs for Storytimes

Posted on January 9, 2023 by kathymacmillan

Little Hands Signing Professional Development: Winter Signs (1 hour webinar) Friday, January 13, 2023 at 11 AM Eastern/10 AM Central/9 AM Mountain/8 AM Pacific Online session via Zoom (1 hour webinar). Includes recording access through February 14, 2023. Learn basic … Continue reading →

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Winter/Spring Webinars and Series for Library Staff Registering Now!

Posted on December 27, 2022 by kathymacmillan

Please feel free to share the information and coupon codes below with your colleagues! Discounted group rates and direct invoicing available for groups of 10 or more. Contact info@storiesbyhand.com for details. Little Hands Signing Professional Development: Winter Signs (1 hour … Continue reading →

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Coming Soon: Little Hands and Big Hands: Children and Adults Signing Together, 2nd edition

Posted on December 9, 2022 by kathymacmillan

Coming January 10, 2023 from Hands Up Press: Little Hands and Big Hands: Children and Adults Signing Together, second edition by Kathy MacMillan Photography by Kristin Brown Research shows that using American Sign Language with young children can reduce frustration … Continue reading →

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FREE Workshop for Licensed Childcare Providers

Posted on September 12, 2022 by kathymacmillan

Little Hands Signing in the Classroom: Childcare Provider Workshop When: Saturday, September 17 – 1:00pm – 4:30pm Where: Leonardtown Library, Leonardtown, MD Age Group: Adult Register here Free workshop for licensed childcare providers. Learn how using sign language with children can improve … Continue reading →

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Register now for Serving Deaf Patrons in the Library, a 2-part webinar from ALA

Posted on September 2, 2022 by kathymacmillan

Serving Deaf Patrons in the Library A two-part webinar series taking place on Wednesdays, September 7 and 14, 2022 at 2:30pm Eastern/1:30pm Central/12:30pm Mountain/11:30am Pacific. Library services are for everyone, and that includes the deaf community. In this workshop, Kathy … Continue reading →

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Add Some Signs to Your Storytime Toolbox!

Posted on August 23, 2022 by kathymacmillan

Little Hands Signing Professional Development Webinar: Autumn Signs Friday, September 9, 2022 11 AM-12 PM Eastern/10AM-11 AM Central/9 AM-10AM Mountain/8AM-9AM Pacific 1 hour, Online via Zoom Add some American Sign Language to your storytime toolbox! In this interactive session, we’ll … Continue reading →

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