Collaboration throughout the School Dr. Odin Jurkowski Kristy Johnson Christina Northrup Missouri Association of School Librarians (MASL) Spring Conference Session : :15am Last updated :15pm

2 Why Collaborate? Student Learning (Information Literacy) Information Power Collaboration, Leadership, & Technology Show-Me Connection Study 11% impact on MAP scores Teacher Librarian / Instructional Consultant Self-preservation

3 Types of Collaboration Providing an information rich library Spontaneous informal assistance Planned interaction Full program curriculum support Initial Advanced

4 Other Hurdles Fixed (inflexible) scheduling Time and availability of these teachers and staff Their interest or lack of previous experiences MAP and NCLB pressures

5 Do you collaborate with everyone?? Math Music Art Physical Education Special Education (learning/behavior disorders) Gifted Foreign Language / ESL Counselor / Social Worker Health / Nurse Principal

6 So how can you collaborate with more people around the school? Attend Curriculum Meetings Public Relations Activities Inclusive Website Design Professional Development Technology Workshops/Training Newsletters Library Displays Lesson Plan Collaboration

7 Kristy Johnson & Christina Northrup Lesson plans and ideas for collaboration Math PE/Health Search Engines (general) Business Career Geography

8 Questions?? Do you have stories to share? Questions, Comments, & Discussion

9 Contact Information Dr. Odin Jurkowski, Assistant Professor Library Science & Information Services Dept of Educational Leadership & Human Development Central Missouri State University Lovinger 3132 Warrensburg MO phone