WELCOME! Evidence-Based Practice Showcase April 5, 2017 West Towson ES Library Sign in on BOTH sheets Access the EBP Showcase wiki page @ bcpslis.pbworks.com (highlighted under Professional Learning)

Framework: Holistic Model for EBP for School Libraries (Todd 2008)

Multiple major research studies showing the positive impact of strong school libraries, library programs, and certified librarians on student learning and achievement.

Best practices by library media specialists, like … Collaboration with teachers Instruction by the LMS Collection development & reading promotion Professional development for integrating 21st century skills, digital resources, technology which are shown to result in major impacts for students, like … Information Literacy/21st Century skills development & fluency Enhanced content learning Increased student reading engagement & achievement Increased teacher capacity

Evidence IN Practice & Evidence OF Practice

Share your EBP Story and Evidence Samples Presenters (15 minutes each): Summarize your Action Plan: How did you approach the work? Tell your EBP Story and illustrate with Evidence: Share examples/artifacts of Evidence IN Practice & Evidence OF Practice. What methods/tools did you find useful for generating/gathering evidence? Audience members: Ask questions Add good EBP ideas for the 2017-18 school year to your own School Library EBP Program Plan Template (on the last page of your Action Plan).