1. WELCOME! Evidence-Based Practice Showcase
April 5, 2017
West Towson ES Library
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Access the EBP Showcase wiki bcpslis.pbworks.com (highlighted under Professional Learning)

2. Framework: Holistic Model for EBP for School Libraries (Todd 2008)

3. Multiple major research studies showing the positive impact of strong school libraries, library programs, and certified librarians on student learning and achievement.

4. Best practices by library media specialists, like …
Collaboration with teachers
Instruction by the LMS
Collection development & reading promotion
Professional development for integrating 21st century skills, digital resources, technology
which are shown to result in major impacts for students, like …
Information Literacy/21st Century skills development & fluency
Enhanced content learning
Increased student reading engagement & achievement
Increased teacher capacity

5. Evidence IN Practice & Evidence OF Practice

6. Share your EBP Story and Evidence Samples
Presenters (15 minutes each):
Summarize your Action Plan: How did you approach the work?
Tell your EBP Story and illustrate with Evidence:
Share examples/artifacts of Evidence IN Practice & Evidence OF Practice.
What methods/tools did you find useful for generating/gathering evidence?
Audience members:
Ask questions
Add good EBP ideas for the school year to your own School Library EBP Program Plan Template (on the last page of your Action Plan).