Are you ready to vote in the general election?

Find out if you're registered to vote, find your polling place, and learn what's on your ballot at the My Vote Wisconsin website.

Although most in-person voting is from October 24 through November 4, 2016, it varies by community. Find out when early voting starts in your community here.

Voter ID is in effect for this election. The League of Women's Voters of Wisconsin has published a helpful site that explains how to get a voter ID at http://www.lwvwi.org/Vote2016/WisconsinVoterPhotoID.aspx.

Be sure to check out the WEMTA Legislative Blog for legislative updates.

Time to submit a nomination for WEMTA awards!

WEMTA award season is gearing up!  Nominate today an individual who supports the library or educational technology program or whom are outstanding in what they do!  Recognize them!

See http://www.wemta.org/awards/ for more details about nominating yourself or a colleague! Nominations close on January 15, 2017.

Election Season & WEMTA Award Season What do they have in common?

Election season & WEMTA Award Season what do they have in common? Both make your library voice heard! Please go here for more information.

#ISTE Lead & Transform Diagnostic Tool

Your road map to tech integration starts here. No matter where you are on the path to technology integration, you'll encounter challenges and decision points at every step. Based on the 14 ISTE Essential Conditions, the Lead & Transform Diagnostic Tool offers education leaders a starting point for making the transition to a technology-rich and standards-ready learning environment. 

Lend YOUR voice to the #ISTE Standards for Teachers refresh

Now it is time for the refresh of the ISTE Standards for Teachers, an effort that was launched at ISTE 2016 in Denver. Please read this blog post about the process and how you can contribute your voice - https://goo.gl/EAuv0b

Interested in hosting a refresh feedback forum at a conference, in a meeting with colleagues or even as a Twitter chat or webinar? Complete this short form and receive a link to download the ISTE toolkit. You can also provide your individual feedback directly by completing this survey.

Recognize YOUR Library Media Program

If you know someone who has an exemplary library media program, including yourself, consider Nominating the program for the Forward Award. 

The Forward Award recognizes exemplary school library media programs in Wisconsin's schools, in order to strengthen school library programs and support student achievement. This is an individual building program award.  

Please go to http://www.wemta.org/awards/forward_award.cfm  for more information about nominating!

Award season is starting! Are you the next Forward Award Winner?

Forward Award Winner 2011 and 2015  "Going through this process really gave me a chance to be reflective about my teaching and the library program. In addition, it provided a starting point for a wonderful conversation with my principal about what the library does and where the program should be going."

 Be a Forward Award nominee!  See http://www.wemta.org/awards/ for more details.