For information on advocacy please follow the link.
http://www.asla.org.au/advocacy/
WASLA – An Advocate for WA School Libraries and Teacher Librarians
The Western Australian School Library Association, as the peak body for teacher librarians and other school library professionals in W.A., actively encourages the wider community to support out members in their endeavours to ensure that all Western Australian school students enjoy the benefits that can flow from having ready access to a well resourced school library staffed by fully qualified teacher librarians.
Letters, Lobbying and Announcements
August 2010
May 2010
WASLA response to draft National Curriculum
February 2010
ACARA Second letter re release of draft curriculum
March 2008
Letters were forwarded to then Premier of Western Australia, Alan Carpenter and the Minister for Education. A copy of these letters and the replies received from Education Minister McGowan and the Chief of Staff, Department of Training and Education (WA) can be viewed:
Letter to the Premier of Western Australia
Letter to the Minister of Education for Western Australia
Reply from the Minister of Education for Western Australia
Reply from the Chief of Staff, Training and Education (WA)
September 2008
Prior to the 2008 state elections, letters were sent to all Members of Parliament and to all Opposition members. These letters can be viewed:
Letter to Colin Barnett
Letter to Alan Carpenter
October 2008
A letter was forwarded to every Principal in Western Australia together with a copy of the “Standards of Excellence for Teacher Librarians” document. This letter and attachment can be viewed:
Attachment
Letter to Principals
November 2008
Our postcards – one designed for educators and the other for parents – were designed and launched at the WASLA AGM, 25 November, 2008. A copy of each of these postcards will be sent with our Term 1 newsletter to all members. The postcards can be viewed:
March 2009
April 2009
Kununurra position advertised and the letter WASLA sent in response to the advertisment.
Kunnunurra advertisement for the School Community Library Manager
May 2009
Media Release – May 11, 2009
New research reveals school libraries hovering on the poverty line
Read the new ASLA policy on Guided Inquiry and the Curriculum
Statement on guided inquiry and the curriculum