Alabama’s School Library Media Plan for the 21 st Century Learner Madison Elementary School Madison, Alabama Debbie Cox, School Library Media Specialist August 2009

The Vision In collaboration with the school’s learning community, Alabama’s 21 st Century library media programs will be the center of teaching and learning by providing access to quality collections and technologies ….In collaboration with the school’s learning community, Alabama’s 21 st Century library media programs will be the center of teaching and learning by providing access to quality collections and technologies ….

The Mission … supporting the school’s instructional program to improve student learning and achievement.

The Professional Responsibilities of the School Library Media Specialist 40% Administrative Responsibilities40% Administrative Responsibilities 60% Instructional Support60% Instructional Support

The LMC Learning Environment Open Access, Flexibly ScheduledOpen Access, Flexibly Scheduled –Student Visits Student Internet UsageStudent Internet Usage The Reading Environment The Reading Environment The Role of the LMS in the Core CurriculumThe Role of the LMS in the Core Curriculum Understanding CollaborationUnderstanding Collaboration TechnologyTechnology Being successfulBeing successful

Understanding Open Access, Flexibly Scheduled Providing access to the LMC at the point of need based on specific classroom instructional objectivesProviding access to the LMC at the point of need based on specific classroom instructional objectives Open AccessOpen Access –Always open Flexibly ScheduledFlexibly Scheduled –Scheduling options to support instructional needs

Students Visits Students must have an appropriate pass or be accompanied by a teacher when using the LMC.Students must have an appropriate pass or be accompanied by a teacher when using the LMC. Color Coded Student PassesColor Coded Student Passes – used for individual students visiting with a specific purpose Independent Small Group PassesIndependent Small Group Passes –students should be equipped to execute the assignment with minimal assistance

Student Internet Usage from the MCBOE Policies Acceptable Use of Computer Technology and Related ResourcesAcceptable Use of Computer Technology and Related Resources –Section 5…Teachers will screen resources that will be used in the classroom for content prior to their introduction. The AVL will be used for all student research in the LMC with the following exceptions.The AVL will be used for all student research in the LMC with the following exceptions. –The teacher specifies in writing the particular prescreened site to be used for an activity through either a Collaborative Lesson PlanCollaborative Lesson Plan Individual Small Group PassIndividual Small Group Pass Note accompanying an individual studentNote accompanying an individual student

Reading Environment Reading Environment Greater access to books increases students’ reading time which leads to gains in reading fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.Greater access to books increases students’ reading time which leads to gains in reading fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. Students are encouraged to visit the LMC, to be come life-long library users, and to love books and reading.Students are encouraged to visit the LMC, to be come life-long library users, and to love books and reading.

The Role of the LMS in the Core Curriculum The role of the LMS in core subjects is to manage and organize the resources of the LMC.The role of the LMS in core subjects is to manage and organize the resources of the LMC. –The LMS is not a core subject teacher. The LMS’s extensive knowledge of the collection and expertise at matching books to students provides a crucial supportive role.The LMS’s extensive knowledge of the collection and expertise at matching books to students provides a crucial supportive role. Teachers and the LMS collaboratively plan and teach based on the needs of the student.Teachers and the LMS collaboratively plan and teach based on the needs of the student.

Understanding Collaboration “It’s all about teamwork” Formal instruction in the LMC begins with specific classroom learning objectives.Formal instruction in the LMC begins with specific classroom learning objectives. –Is the expertise of the LMS needed? –Are LMC specific resources needed? Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation of the Collaborative LessonPlanning, Implementation, and Evaluation of the Collaborative Lesson Communication is essentialCommunication is essential

Technology The LMS is an active participant in technology curriculum integration.The LMS is an active participant in technology curriculum integration.

Being Successful Student learning is the focusStudent learning is the focus CommunicationCommunication CooperationCooperation Positive AttitudePositive Attitude