L4L: Empowering Learners in YOUR School Library VSLA Conference October 21, 2010

AASL L4L Coordinator New England: Irene Kwidzinski, Library Media Specialist, CASL Professional Development Team and CASL Ning, LM Student-Teacher Supervisor, Southern Connecticut State University, NESLA board of directors, AASL Task Force on Urban School Libraries and Chair, Retiree Task Force L4L: Empowering Learners in YOUR School Library 2010 VSLA conference

AASL Standards and Guidelines L4L: Empowering Learners in YOUR School Library 2010 VSLA conference

AASL Standards and Guidelines What was the mission in Information Power c1988 vs The Standards for the 21st-Century Learner c2007? L4L: Empowering Learners in YOUR School Library 2010 VSLA conference

The Mission: Revolution or Evolution? Information Power 1988 vs Standards for 21st- Century Learner 2007 The mission of the library media program is to ensure that students and staff are effective users of ideas and information. By … The mission of the school library media program is to ensure that students and staff are effective users of ideas and information. The school library media specialist (SLMS) empowers students to be critical thinkers, enthusiastic readers, skillful researchers, and ethical users of information by: L4L: Empowering Learners in YOUR School Library 2010 VSLA conference

The Focus: The Learner! 2010 VSLA conference L4L: Empowering Learners in YOUR School Library 2010 VSLA conference

Learning4Life: The 4 Standards! Excerpted from Standards for the 21st-Century Learner by the American Association of School Librarians, a division of the American Library Association, copyright ｩ 2007 American Library Association.  Used with permission. Inquire, think critically, and gain knowledge. Draw conclusions, make informed decisions, apply knowledge to new situations, and create new knowledge. Share knowledge and participate ethically and productively as members of our democratic society. Pursue personal and aesthetic growth. L4L: Empowering Learners in YOUR School Library 2010 VSLA conference

Learning4Life: The 4 Strands! Graphic designed by Louis Henry Mitchell for Standards for the 21st-Century Learner in Action by the American Association of School Librarians, a division of the American Library Association, copyright ｩ 2009 American Library Association. Used with permission. L4L: Empowering Learners in YOUR School Library 2010 VSLA conference

Learning4Life: The 4 Strands! Skills - “Proficiency, facility, or dexterity that is acquired or developed through training or experience. Synonym, ability.” Free Online Dictionary Graphic designed by Louis Henry Mitchell for Standards for the 21st-Century Learner in Action by the American Association of School Librarians, a division of the American Library Association, copyright ｩ 2009 American Library Association. Used with permission. L4L: Empowering Learners in YOUR School Library 2010 VSLA conference

Learning4Life: The 4 Strands! Dispositions are “Ongoing beliefs and attitudes that guide thinking and intellectual behavior. Often referred to as habits of mind or tendencies to respond to situations in a certain way.” Standards for the 21st-Century Learner IN ACTION Graphic designed by Louis Henry Mitchell for Standards for the 21st-Century Learner in Action by the American Association of School Librarians, a division of the American Library Association, copyright ｩ 2009 American Library Association. Used with permission. L4L: Empowering Learners in YOUR School Library 2010 VSLA conference

Learning4Life: The 4 Strands! Responsibilities - “Common behaviors used by independent learners in researching, investigating, and problem solving.” Standards for the 21st-Century Learner IN ACTION Graphic designed by Louis Henry Mitchell for Standards for the 21st-Century Learner in Action by the American Association of School Librarians, a division of the American Library Association, copyright ｩ 2009 American Library Association. Used with permission. L4L: Empowering Learners in YOUR School Library 2010 VSLA conference

Learning4Life: The 4 Strands! Self-assessment - “Assessment technique in which learners develop internal standards, compare their performance, behaviors, or thought to those standards, and then use their observations to improve learning…. requires students to engage in reflection of their own learning and to focus not just on the task or the product, but also on the process. Standards for the 21st-Century Learner IN ACTION Graphic designed by Louis Henry Mitchell for Standards for the 21st-Century Learner in Action by the American Association of School Librarians, a division of the American Library Association, copyright ｩ 2009 American Library Association. Used with permission. L4L: Empowering Learners in YOUR School Library 2010 VSLA conference

Standards Standards for the 21st Century Learner 1. Inquire, think critically and gain knowledge 2. Draw conclusions, make informed decisions, apply knowledge to new situations, and create new knowledge 3. Share knowledge and participate ethically and productively as members of our democratic society 4. Pursue personal and aesthetic growth Standards for the 21st Century Learner in Action, p.7

Strands Standard Dispositions in Action Self-Assessment Strategies Skills Responsibilities Standards for the 21st Century Learner in Action, p.12

Indicators Standard Skills Self-Assessment Strategies Dispositions Responsibilities Indicators Indicators Indicators Indicators Standards for the 21st Century Learner in Action, p.13

Standard Skills Indicators Benchmarks Grade 2 Grade 5 Grade 8 Grade 10 Grade 12 Standards for the 21st Century Learner in Action, p.19

Standard in Action Indicators Sample Behaviors Development Dispositions in Action Indicators Sample Behaviors Stages of Development Standards for the 21st Century Learner in Action, p.42

Standard Dispositions in Action Responsibilities Indicators Indicators Sample Behaviors Sample Behaviors Stages of Development Stages of Development Standards for the 21st Century Learner in Action, p. 42, 50

Self-Questioning Examples Standard Self-Assessment Strategies Self-Questioning Examples Standards for the 21st Century Learner in Action, p.60

Standard Self-Assessment Strategies Skills Dispositions Responsibilities Indicators Indicators Indicators Indicators Self- Questioning Examples Sample Behaviors Sample Behaviors Benchmarks Grade 2 Grade 5 Stages of Development Stages of Development Grade 8 Grade 10 Grade 12

Level of Collabor-ation Action Examples Grade Skill Disposi- tion Responsi-bility Self-Assess-ment Content Area Content Topic Library Context Level of Collabor-ation K 1.1.2 3.3.5 2.3.1 2.4.3 Language Arts/Health/ Social Studies Community Helpers Flexible Lesson in a unit Moderate 3 1.1.6 2.2.4 NA 1.4.4 Political Science/ Civics Branches of government Combination Stand alone lesson Limited 4 2.1.6 1.3.5 3.4.2 Science/ Technology Parts of the food web Fixed None 7 1.1.4 1.1.5 1.2.1 1.2.4 1.3.3 1.4.1 1.4.2 Social Studies/ Language Arts/ Technology Community history Multiple lessons in a unit Intensive 9 4.1.7 4.2.1 4.2.2 4.3.1 4.3.4 1.4.2 1.4.4 4.4.1 English/ Technology Favorite author Individualized instruction None 10 2.1.4 2.2.3 3.3.4 1.4.3 Math Comparing data using InspireData software Flexible Stand alone lesson Limited Standards for the 21st Century Learner in Action, p.63

Task  20 minutes Think of a library lesson you already teach, preferably one that is integrated with classroom curriculum. Determine the skill(s) that you already teach in that lesson, and/or ones that you could integrate, by referring to the lists of Grade-Level Benchmarks in Standards in Action, Chapter 2, starting on p.19. Write the number of each skill indicator on the planning grid in your packet. Also fill in the content area, content topic, library context, level of collaboration, your name, and your school/location.

Learning4Life: The 4 Step Lesson Plan! 1. Direct instruction of the specific skill to be learned 2. Modeling and guided practice: learners have an opportunity to see the skill as it is applied successfully 3. Independent practice: learners apply the skill to their own topics 4. Sharing and reflection: learners look at their own application of the skill and determine how well it worked L4L: Empowering Learners in YOUR School Library 2010 VSLA conference

Empowering Learners: The Changed Role of the LMS! Leader Instructional Partner Information Specialist Teacher Program Administrator L4L: Empowering Learners in YOUR School Library 2010 VSLA conference

Empowering Learners: Teaching for Learning! The school library media program promotes collaboration among members of the learning community and encourages learners to be independent, lifelong users and producers of ideas and information. The school library media program promotes reading as a foundational skill for learning, personal growth, and enjoyment. The school library media program provides instruction that addresses multiple literacies, including information literacy, media literacy, visual literacy, and technology literacy. The school library media program models an inquiry-based approach to learning and the information search process. The school library media program is guided by regular assessment of student learning to ensure the program is meeting its goals. L4L: Empowering Learners in YOUR School Library 2010 VSLA conference

Empowering Learners: Building the Learning Environment! 1. The school library media program is built on a long-term strategic plan that reflects the mission, goals, and objectives of the school. The school library media program has a minimum of one full-time certified/licensed library media specialist supported by qualified staff sufficient for the school’s instructional programs, services, facilities, size, and number of teachers and students. 3. The school library media program includes flexible and equitable access to physical and virtual collections of resources that support the school curriculum and meet the diverse needs of all learners. 4. The school library media program has sufficient funding to support priorities and make steady progress to attain the program’s mission, goals, and objectives. 5. The school library media program includes policies, procedures, and guidelines that support equitable access to ideas and information throughout the school community. 6. The school library media program includes a well-developed collection of books, periodicals, and non-print material in a variety of formats that support curricular topics and are suited to inquiry learning and users’ needs and interests. 7. The school library media program is guided by an advocacy plan that builds support from decision makers who affect the quality of the SLMP. 8. The school library media program includes support for school library media specialist and teacher professional development to sustain and increase knowledge and skills. L4L: Empowering Learners in YOUR School Library 2010 VSLA conference

Empowering Learners: Empowering Learning Through Leadership! 1. The school library media program is built by professionals who model leadership and best practice for the school community. L4L: Empowering Learners in YOUR School Library 2010 VSLA conference

Empowering Learners: A Planning Guide! L4L: Empowering Learners in YOUR School Library 2010 VSLA conference

Introduction Online, interactive planning and advocacy tool Supports implementation of the AASL program guidelines Ensures school library program planners go beyond the basics Saves time and delivers data L4L: Empowering Learners in YOUR School Library 2010 VSLA conference 29

Planning Process evaluate the existing program involve stakeholders in planning process align the mission with the school or district develop action plans with measurable goals and objectives chart implementation progress L4L: Empowering Learners in YOUR School Library 2010 VSLA conference 30

Planning Process

Planning Process

Planning Process

Assessment Rubric Reflects principles in AASL program guidelines Assess programs on 16 different sets of criteria Identify strengths and weaknesses Easily share results with stakeholders Advocate for the information literacy needs of school community L4L: Empowering Learners in YOUR School Library 2010 VSLA conference 34

Assessment Rubric

Assessment Rubric

Benefits Recap Access module online from any computer Sequential steps are intuitive for users of all technology levels Save and edit plans Monitor progress charts Evaluate your program health using the rubric Output and share worksheets, charts and graphs L4L: Empowering Learners in YOUR School Library 2010 VSLA conference 37

Planning Guide: free trial Go to: http://www.aasl.eb.com Username: o27 Password: preview (Good through Wed., Oct. 27, 2010) L4L: Empowering Learners in YOUR School Library 2010 VSLA conference 38

Learning4Life: A Lifelong Process! What's the take-away? L4L: Empowering Learners in YOUR School Library 2010 VSLA conference 39

Learning4Life: A Lifelong Evolution! Do we need to change everything that we do? L4L: Empowering Learners in YOUR School Library 2010 VSLA conference 40

Learning4Life: A Lifelong Evolution! “To exist is to change, to change is to mature, to mature is to go on creating oneself endlessly.” Henri Bergson “The difficulty of the journey sometimes turns out to be its blessing.” Marianne Williamson L4L: Empowering Learners in YOUR School Library 2010 VSLA conference 41

Learning4Life: Resources! L4L home page L4L resources compiled by 2010 Emerging Leaders Group A Knowledge Quest: Developing a Vision: An L4L Job Description and Enhancing Your Professional Practice; and Sowing the Seeds fo the New AASL Standards for the 21st-Century Learner Sample Evaluation System AASL Standards Interactive Graphic Effective Practice wiki L4L: Empowering Learners in YOUR School Library 2010 VSLA conference 42

Learning4Life: Resources! Webinars: School Library Month 2010 (no log in information needed) Developing a Vision for Learning presented by Dr. Carol Gordon Teaching for Learning - Teaching at the Intersection of Reading, Information and Technology presented by LaDawna Harrington Building the Learning Envorionment:  Engage, Interact, Immerse, Learn presented by Marcia Mardis, Eileen McIlvain, Gail Long, and Jennifer Pleszkoch Empowering Learning through Leadership:  Building a Strong Leadership Foundation through Transformation Leadership Practices presented by Daniella Smith L4L: Empowering Learners in YOUR School Library 2010 VSLA conference 43

Learning4Life: Resources! School Library Monthly: The End of an Era…Falling Off a Cliff by Allison Zmuda L4L School Librarian Job Description AASL, P21 & ISTE Nets Skills Comparison Chart by Cassandra Barnett CT Common Core of Leading CASL website and ning NESLA Implementing the Standards wiki L4L: Empowering Learners in YOUR School Library 2010 VSLA conference 44

Learning4Life: Resources! Vermont School Library Association VSLA wiki Common Core Standards Illinois Standards Aligned Instruction for Libraries L4L: Empowering Learners in YOUR School Library 2010 VSLA conference 45