1 CPS Framework for Teacher-Librarians: Celebrations, Concentrations & Next Steps CPS Offices of Professional Learning & Educator Effectiveness Modified by Connie Amon and Neha Dhruv Spring

2 2 Domains Components Distinct, yet inter-related aspects of each domain Elements Specific features of each component Framework Vocabulary 2013 Framework

Do Now: Celebrations 3 handout page 1 Using the CPS Framework for Teacher- Librarians and your experience, reflect on your teaching. Identify 2 components and/or elements from Domain 2 that describe aspects of your teaching of which you are most proud. Be prepared to share with a neighbor! 3

Do Now: Connect & Share 4 Have a stand-up meeting with someone from across the room and share the celebrations you described in your Do Now. 4 handout page 1

Objectives & Agenda 5 5  Do Now: Write, Pair, Share  Objectives & Agenda  Finding Framework Resources  Align Resource to the CPS Framework for Teacher- Librarians  Group Work: Celebrations, Concentrations, & Next Steps  Individual Work: Personal Concentrations & Next Steps  Closure handout page 2 1.Align evidence from a resource to the CPS Framework for Teacher- Librarians 2.Based on evidence, identify one celebration and one concentration for the resource 3.Based on evidence, identify personal celebrations and one concentration plus next steps for your own teaching practice

Norms 6  Be fully present. Low technology, high engagement.  Listen well & monitor airtime.  Ensure confidentiality.  Celebrate and share each others’ success.  Seek solutions, not problems. 6

Resources 7 7 kc.cps.edu

8 Awesome Book Borrower Recommended for PreK-5 Overview: This resource will assist primary students in tracking their book returns. Objective: Students take responsibility for returning borrowed library books. Access the full resource here: librarians#AwesomeBookBorrower librarians#AwesomeBookBorrower Resource Analysis 8

9 Resource Analysis: Alignment 9 Evidence from Text: “Primary students may be unfamiliar with responsible library procedures…” “…encourage, track, and celebrate students’ returning habits.” “…their book borrower card is stamped or stickered to reflect the successful return.” “…the goal is for students to maintain their own card…” Components of Domain 2: 2a: Creating an Environment of Respect & Rapport 2b: Establishing a Culture of Investigation & an Appreciation of Learning & Literature 2c: Establishing & Maintaining Library Procedures 2d: Managing Student Behavior handout page 5

10 Resource Analysis: Alignment 10 Elements of Domain 2c: Management of Instructional Groups Management of Transitions Management of Materials and Supplies Performance of Library Routines Utilization of Online Integrated Library System Distinguished (Domain 2c): Highly effective library routines and procedures maximize instructional time. The teacher-librarian orchestrates the environment so that students contribute to the management of instructional groupings, transitions, the handling of materials and supplies, and/or performance of non-instructional duties without disruption of learning. Students follow library routines without the teacher-librarian’s prompting. handout page 5

11 Resource Analysis: Your Turn! 11 handout page 3 Using Centers in the Library Recommended for K-2 Overview: This resource will help librarians develop and manage library centers. Objective: This resource will help librarians establish centers to teach library skills.

12 Reflection & Goal-Setting 12 Using your celebrations from the Do Now, evidence from last year and/or a quick informal self-assessment, and the CPS Framework for Teacher-Librarians, identify for your own teaching practice: 1.1 component/element of concentration (growth) 2.Next steps to grow on the concentration You! handout page 4

13 Sharing Concentrations 13 Take 10 minutes to share your concentrations & next steps. Partner Share: 1.Have a stand-up meeting from someone from across the room. 2.Share your concentrations & next steps. 3.Listen as they share theirs. 4.If time permits, do a small-group share-out to surface big ideas and themes. Note the people who have celebrations in your area of concentration. handout page 4

Your feedback is critical to us and will inform our own celebrations and concentrations! Please visit to evaluate today’s session. Want additional information about REACH and the Framework? Check out:  Teacher Newsletter: Sent to all CPS teachers  CPS Knowledge Center: Website filled with resources related to REACH, CPS Framework for Teaching, Common Core, assessment, professional learning, etc. kc.cps.edukc.cps.edu  Reach for Librarians  Reflect & Learn: Website that houses all REACH information reflectandlearn.cps.edu reflectandlearn.cps.edu  For questions about REACH, please visit  For questions about the CPS Framework for Teaching, 14 Questions? Feedback? Want more? handout page 5