Maximizing Media Services Using the Media Center Effectively

The Facts… “In Illinois high schools, 11th grade ACT scores are highest when there is a high degree of true collaboration between library media specialists and classroom teachers in a wide spectrum of activities.” Source : “School Libraries Work” s/pdf/s/slw3_2008.pdf s/pdf/s/slw3_2008.pdf

“Like Indiana elementary schools, high schools tend to have better test results where teachers reported initiating collaboration with their library media specialist on the design and delivery of instruction.” “A study indicated that schools with the best Oregon Statewide Assessment reading and language scores had teachers who were twice as likely to collaborate with school librarians. Furthermore, students in such classes were over 3x more like to visit the school library.” Source : “School Libraries Work” ces/pdf/s/slw3_2008.pdf ces/pdf/s/slw3_2008.pdf ces/pdf/s/slw3_2008.pdf

What is Collaboration and why is it necessary? Partnership Integrate Print & Non-Print Resources Develop Information Literacy Skills Develop Research Skills for Post Secondary Options

What Can I Do? Pre-plan with us Let us know how we can help your students with assignments and research skills Tell us your research assignments and required readings Reading Incentives

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