1. NOTE: To change the image on this slide, select the picture and delete it. Then click the Pictures icon in the placeholder to insert your own image. PROFESSIONAL GROWTH PLAN 2014-2019 Paula Ward

2. Professional Growth Plan Currently, I am employed with Guilford County Schools as a media specialist. My professional growth plan outlines the goals and skills that I plan to attain over the next five years as a librarian.

3. Professional Growth Plan 2014  Short Term Goals  Complete MLIS Program The University of North Carolina at Greensboro  Pass Praxis and Obtain North Carolina Media Specialist License  Maintain Memberships  NCSLMA  GASL  NCLA  ALA  NEA

4. Professional Growth Plan 2014-2015 My Goal Building The Learning Environment The school library program includes a well-developed collection of books, periodicals, and non-print material in a variety of formats that support curricular topics and are suited to inquiry learning and users’ needs and interests  Research and Apply for Grants for School Library Funding Professional Development The school library program includes support for school librarian and teacher professional development to sustain and increase knowledge and skills.  Research and Apply for Summer Professional Learning Opportunities Evidence of Accomplishment  Applications Submitted  Response Letters

5. Professional Growth Plan 2014-2015 My Goal Building The Learning Environment The school library program includes support for school librarian and teacher professional development to sustain and increase knowledge and skills.  Attend NCSLMA Conference October 2015  Evidence of Accomplishment  Conference Agenda  Schedule PD for Staff

6. Professional Growth Plan 2014-2015 My Goal Empowering Learning Through Leadership The school library program is built by professionals who model leadership and best practice for the school community.  Served on the decision making team for media specialist of the year for GASL 2014  Chair MTAC  Serve on School Improvement Team SIT  Serve on Literacy Goal Team Evidence of Accomplishment  Meeting Minutes  Certificate from GASL

7. Professional Growth Plan 2015-2016 My Goal Building The Learning Environment The school library program includes support for school librarian and teacher professional development to sustain and increase knowledge and skills.  Attend NCSLMA Conference October 2016  Attend ALA National Conference 2016  Evidence of Accomplishment  Conference Agenda  Schedule PD for Staff

8. Professional Growth Plan 2015-2016 My Goal Teaching For Learning The school library program promotes reading as a foundational skill for learning, personal growth and enjoyment  Collaborate with teachers to integrate reading strategies into lessons and units of instructions. Evidence of Accomplishment  Documentation of meeting  Lesson Plans

9. Professional Growth Plan 2015-2016 My Goal Teaching For Learning The school library program provides instruction that addresses multiple literacies, including information literacy, media literacy, visual literacy, and technology literacy.  Collaborate with teachers to embed skills associated with multiple literacies into lessons and curricular units Evidence of Accomplishment  Documentation of meeting  Lesson Plans

10. Professional Growth Plan 2016-2017 My Goal Building The Learning Environment The school library program includes support for school librarian and teacher professional development to sustain and increase knowledge and skills.  Contribute research to the field of librarianship  Present at the NCSLMA Conference Evidence of Accomplishment  Research Published in a Professional Journal  Conference Agenda and Photo’s/Video

11. Professional Growth Plan 2016-2017 My Goal Building The Learning Environment The school library program is built on a long-term strategic plan that reflects the mission, goals, and objectives of the school.  Plan for the future through data collection, program evaluation, and strategic planning Evidence of Accomplishment  Needs Assessment Document

12. Professional Growth Plan 2017-2018 Evidence of Accomplishment  Application and Acceptance into the MFA Writing Program My Goal I want to become an author. Enroll in Vermont College MFA in Writing Program

13. Professional Growth Plan 2018-2019 My Goal The school library program includes flexible and equitable access to physical and virtual collections of resources that support the school curriculum and meet the diverse needs of all learners.  Design learning space that accommodates a range of teaching methods, learning tasks, and learning outcomes Evidence of Accomplishment  Photo’s of the new environment