Name: BCPL Back to School Resources
Start: 2026-09-12T09:00:00-0400
End: 2026-09-12T10:00:00-0400

Saturday September 12, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am EDT

Limited Capacity seats available

We will give a brief tutorial of the BCPL website and then focus on online resources that are available with a library card, including homework help, literacy resources, and more!

Moderators

Sandy Allman the Community Connections team leader at BCPL

the site supervisor for BCPL Eastside

the BCPL Express. Christina Kelley is the Teen department manager and the primary collection developer for teen material

and Coordinator of the library's free book program

Speakers

Sandy Allman

the BCPL Express. Christina Kelley is the Teen department manager and the primary collection developer for teen material

Exhibitors

we will consider how adults can shift from asking

and supported. We may not always see the same child—but we are supporting the same child.

collaborate

responding to big emotions with connection before correction

emotions

“What are we missing?” This interactive session explores how caregivers and school professionals can move beyond focusin

and work toward a shared goal

“What’s wrong?” to “What does this child need from us?” Most importantly

and creating consistency in the ways children are supported across environments. Through relatable examples and interact

safe

and responses. Participants will explore practical strategies for strengthening communication between home and school

children are more likely to feel seen

this session reminds us that parents and educators do not have to have all the answers—and they do not have to work sepa

Children do not always show up the same way at home and at school—and that can leave parents and educators wondering

Saturday September 12, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
Columbus Learning Center 4564 Central Ave., Columbus, IN

Real Life, Real Parenting

Sandy Allman the Community Connections team leader at BCPL

the site supervisor for BCPL Eastside

the BCPL Express. Christina Kelley is the Teen department manager and the primary collection developer for teen material

and Coordinator of the library's free book program

Sandy Allman

the BCPL Express. Christina Kelley is the Teen department manager and the primary collection developer for teen material

we will consider how adults can shift from asking

and supported. We may not always see the same child—but we are supporting the same child.

collaborate

responding to big emotions with connection before correction

emotions

“What are we missing?” This interactive session explores how caregivers and school professionals can move beyond focusin

and work toward a shared goal

“What’s wrong?” to “What does this child need from us?” Most importantly

and creating consistency in the ways children are supported across environments. Through relatable examples and interact

safe

and responses. Participants will explore practical strategies for strengthening communication between home and school

children are more likely to feel seen

this session reminds us that parents and educators do not have to have all the answers—and they do not have to work sepa

Children do not always show up the same way at home and at school—and that can leave parents and educators wondering

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