1. THE STATE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
SCHOOL LIBRARY MEDIA PROGRAM EVALUATION
Released late Fall, 2009
Presentations in progress to key groups in NYS ed. (SCDN, NYSCEA…)

2. SCHOOL LIBRARY MEDIA PROGRAM EVALUATION
The Impact of school library media programs: What the research says
Frame presentation by identifying why a good SLMP is important

3. The Research – School Libraries Work!
The Library Media Program plays an integral role in student achievement
Strong programs with certified School Librarians have significant impact
Syracuse University Study - Impact of New York’s School Libraries on Student Achievement and Motivation
Many studies – summarized in School Libraries Work
19 states and Ontario have studies that prove quality library programs have a positive impact on student achievement
Syracuse University is currently analyzing the impact of school library media programs on student achievement in NYS. Their study has found:
Do school library programs, services and resources impact the learning achievement of students attending public schools in New York State?
Finding: After controlling for the level of resources available to schools, the study found that students at schools with certified library media specialists have, on average, higher fourth grade ELA (English Language Arts) scores than students at schools without a certified library media specialist.

4. Regents Commission on Library Services
Position:
Every school in New York State should have an effective school library media program
Staffed by a certified School Librarian
The school library media program is an essential educational component
Importance from perspective of Regents Commission

5. Regents Commission on Library Services
Role of the Library Media Program:
Focus on the New York State Learning Standards
Integrate information literacy skills and core curricula
Support and promote the national school library standards

6. AASL Standards for the 21st Century Learner
Four Learning Standards across four Strands
Skills
Dispositions
Responsibilities
Self Assessment
Recently revised national standards support the need for the skills acquired through a strong library program.
Summary brochure provides overview of 4 standards
4 Standards: Learners use skills, resources, & tools to:
Inquire, think critically, and gain knowledge.
Draw conclusions, make informed decisions, apply knowledge to new situations, and create new knowledge.
Share knowledge and participate ethically and productively as members of our democratic society.
Pursue personal and aesthetic growth.
4 Strands: Skills, Dispositions in Action, Responsibilities, Self Assessment

7. Why Evaluate the School Library Media Program ?
To see school library media programs in relation to program standards
To measure program with other school library media programs
To plan program improvement to meet needs of students in reaching higher standards
Value in evaluation:
Measure against NYS standards
Compare library programs
Most important – to continue improvement

8. SCHOOL LIBRARY MEDIA PROGRAM EVALUATION (SLMPE) rubric
THREE MAIN SECTIONS
TEACHING FOR LEARNING
BUILDING THE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
EMPOWERING LEARNING THROUGH LEADERSHIP
Refer to Rubric – main categories reflect the full scope of the SLMP

9. SCHOOL LIBRARY MEDIA PROGRAM EVALUATION (SLMPE) rubric
25 Essential Element indicators
Student focused
Continuum of expectations
Move incrementally forward
Each section comprised of essential element indicators. Refer to rubric – first column on left shows the elements
Illustrates program focus on student growth and achievement

10. SCHOOL LIBRARY MEDIA PROGRAM EVALUATION (SLMPE) rubric
Example of continuum

11. SCHOOL LIBRARY MEDIA PROGRAM EVALUATION (SLMPE) rubric
Who can use the SLMPE rubric?
School Librarians
Principals, Superintendents, Curriculum Coordinators & other administrators
School Library System Directors
Teachers
Parents & Community Members
Students
Who should know about this? All stakeholders in SLMP

12. SCHOOL LIBRARY MEDIA PROGRAM EVALUATION (SLMPE) rubric
How to use the SLMPE rubric?
Evaluate the library media program from the perspective of each stakeholder
Collaboratively plan how to move toward excellence
Purpose

13. SCHOOL LIBRARY MEDIA PROGRAM EVALUATION (SLMPE) rubric
Questions to consider in using this tool:
Is the direct connection between excellent teaching and learning and the Essential Elements in the SLMPE rubric understood?
Recognized in your setting?
Consider these questions in relation to your library program

14. SCHOOL LIBRARY MEDIA PROGRAM EVALUATION (SLMPE) rubric
Questions to consider:
Do your current professional development offerings correlate to one or more of the SLMPE rubric’s 25 "Essential Elements"?

15. SCHOOL LIBRARY MEDIA PROGRAM EVALUATION (SLMPE) rubric
Questions to consider:
How could you use this tool to help your district reach its goal of student success?
Who are the stakeholders in your district (other than LMS) that could use this rubric?

16. SCHOOL LIBRARY MEDIA PROGRAM EVALUATION (SLMPE) rubric
Current Reality:
Librarians are under-tapped resources in some districts.
School libraries are a value-added way to leverage resources.
Schools are working to come to grips with the new paradigm of school libraries
Where we are today
more than a room with books
New Paradigm:
Library isn’t a place to go but a program integrated into school community
A hub of teaching for learning
Everyone owns the library media program
Everyone contributes to the library media program

17. SCHOOL LIBRARY MEDIA PROGRAM EVALUATION (SLMPE) rubric
Our Challenge
Find a way to intentionally tap into the expertise and strengths of SLMP and use this to improve teaching and learning.

18. SCHOOL LIBRARY MEDIA PROGRAM EVALUATION (SLMPE) rubric
You can help
Find a way
to put school libraries on your agenda
to facilitate the use of the SLMPE rubric to help raise student achievement
What we ask of you

19. SCHOOL LIBRARY MEDIA PROGRAM EVALUATION (SLMPE) rubric
What We Are Doing
SLS working with member LMS to:
Create awareness & understanding of the tool
Share how it is used in different districts
Align the rubric with the improvement process
What BOCES is doing. Goal: understanding of content & benefits gained by school, program & students (achievement)
Communication Coordinator Meetings
Staff Dev. Days (Mar.2)
Presentations to Lib. Dept. meetings

20. SCHOOL LIBRARY MEDIA PROGRAM EVALUATION (SLMPE) rubric
Resources for Action Planning
for SLMP improvement or
Adapted from Iowa Parent Information Resource Center
Additional resources found at the SED website. Copies of the rubric available in WORD or .PDF formats

21. Leadership in the Development of the School Library Media Program Evaluation rubric
Carolyn Hirst-Loucks Assistant Superintendent for Instruction Auburn Enlarged City School District
Linda Fox Program Manager for Library Services Capital Region BOCES School Library System
John P. Brock Associate, School Library Services CI&IT, NYSED
Joanne Shawhan Associate, School Library Services CI&IT, NYSED
Key contacts & source of original .ppt