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Call To Collaborate is a workshop that explores the dynamic collaboration between librarians, educators, leadership, and community. Highlighting a variety of activities, the session promotes a spectrum of collaborative possibilities from sharing resources to fully integrated co-teaching. Attendees will discover strategies for fostering collaboration in curriculum, lesson planning, and community engagement, as well as practical tools like collaborative planning organizers and feedback forms. Perfect for educators looking to maximize library services and resources, this session will inspire innovative partnerships that enhance student learning outcomes.

Joanne Didriksen is a dedicated librarian at Helena High with a distinguished background in education, beginning her career as a high school English teacher then transitioning to her role as a Teacher Librarian. Passionate about library advocacy, Joanne excels in promoting library services and resources, with a strong focus on building collaborative partnerships. Her extensive experience and enthusiasm enrich her ability to support and inspire librarians, especially within school settings, as she continues to serve as a leader in her field.