1. Illinois Standards Aligned Instruction for Libraries Navigating Between the Library and the Classroom with

2. What is I-SAIL? I-SAIL is a set of library standards and benchmarks organized by grade levels that includes lesson plan objectives and selected Illinois and AASL Learning Standards and guided by NETS-S Standards

3.  Jan 2008: Alliance Library System Focus Group  Feb 2008: Permission for use from Iowa City,  Aug 2008: CD/Wiki for ALS members  Nov 2008: Introduced at ISLMA Conference  Jan 2009: I-SAIL adopted by ISLMA  During 2009: more than 15 Professional Development workshops presented around the state Project History

4. Standard 1: Accesses information efficiently and effectively to inquire, think critically, and gain knowledge Recognizes the need for information Formulates questions based on information needs Identifies a variety of potential sources of information Develops and uses successful strategies for locating information Seeks information from diverse sources, contexts, disciplines and cultures Standard 3: Uses information accurately, creatively, and ethically to share knowledge and participate ethically and productively as members of our democratic society Organizes information for practical application Integrates new information into one's own knowledge Produces and communicates information and ideas in appropriate formats Devises strategies for revising and improving process and product Practices ethical behavior in regard to information and information technology (including freedom of speech, censorship, copyright and plagiarism) Standard 5: Understands and practices Internet safety when using any social electronic media for educational or leisure purposes. Practices strategies that promote personal safety and protect online and offline reputation Recognizes a variety of networked environments as public places that are governed by codes of behavior Knows how to protect electronic devices from harm in an online environment Standard 2: Evaluates information critically and competently to draw conclusions, make informed decisions, apply knowledge to new situations, and create new knowledge Determines accuracy, relevance, and comprehensiveness Distinguishes among fact, point of view, and opinion Identifies inaccurate and misleading information Selects information appropriate to the problem or question at hand Standard 4: Appreciates literature and other creative expressions of information and pursues information related to personal interests and aesthetic growth Is a competent and self-motivated reader Develops a background in types of literature and literary elements Derives meaning from information presented creatively in a variety of formats Seeks information related to personal well-being, such as career interests, community involvement, health matters, and recreational pursuits Designs, develops and evaluates information products and solutions related to personal interests The I-SAIL Standards

6. Library Standards, Benchmark and Objectives Used from Iowa City Model Tied to Illinois Learning Standards; Soon to be 21 st Century Standards Tied to AASL and NETS-S Standards Available on-line as a Word document so you can edit/add/reference local initiatives, mission statements, and so on…

7. I-SAIL is organized by grade levels so you can find the information you need more quickly K-2 Early Elementary 3-5 Late Elementary 6-8 Middle School 9-12 High School

8. Objectives can be copied into YOUR lesson plans Objectives are statements that describe—in precise, measurable, and obtainable terms— defined and desired learner outcomes.

9. Select state and national standards have been referenced, but don’t forget to look for more! Get your own copies of the Illinois Learning standards on- line at http://www.isbe.net/ as a Word document or as a PDF http://www.isbe.net/ AASL Standards available at www.ala.org/aasl/standards

10. Sample Lesson Plan Class: Ms. Hart, Second Grade, 22 students Time: 20 of 30 minutes Task: Students will be given ten slips of paper that represent books with simple call numbers (Fiction & Nonfiction) and be asked to “shelve” the books in order by arranging the slips correctly on the table in front of them. Students have worked on Dewey before, so only a quick review of skill set is needed. Once students have the slips correctly arranged, they are allowed to choose their book to checkout and sit quietly to read.

11. Grades K-2 - Standard 1: Accesses information efficiently and effectively to inquire, think critically, and gain knowledge… Develops and uses successful strategies for locating information

12. Library Benchmark: Understands the basic organizational pattern of library

13. Illinois State Learning Standards: (English )2.A.1b Classify literary works as fiction or non-fiction (Math) 6.A.1a Identify whole numbers and compare them using the symbols or = and the words “greater than”, “less than” or “equal to” applying counting, grouping and place value concepts AASL Standards 1.1.2 Use prior and background knowledge as context for new learning. (and there’s more…)

14. Bringing It Together- Standard 1: Accesses information efficiently and effectively to inquire, think critically, and gain knowledge -Develops and uses successful strategies for locating information Library Benchmark: Understands the basic organizational pattern of library Objectives: 1. Defines difference between fiction and nonfiction 2. Recognizes call number and begins to understand grouping of materials by call number Illinois State Learning Standards: 2.A.1b Classify literary works as fiction or non-fiction 6.A.1a Identify whole numbers and compare them using the symbols or = and the words “greater than”, “less than” or “equal to” applying counting, grouping and place value concepts AASL Standards 1.1.2 Use prior and background knowledge as context for new learning. (plus others)

15. Scope and Sequence- The Curriculum Map Defines who learns skills and when those skills are introduced, practiced, and mastered Can be as general or specific as appropriate Can be aligned with the curriculums of other teachers and the state and national grade level benchmarks and standards Examples on-line

16. Impact on the Students Illinois Study School Libraries Work www.scholastic.com/librarypublishing Why should the Administration Care? They are Instructional Leaders Impact on Student Achievement Data-driven Decision Making Accountability For Results- Realities of Data-Driven Decision Making Dr. Sandra Watkins and Donna McCaw Why have a Curriculum Aligned to Standards?

17. Additional Resources Available On-line http://isail.wikidot.com

18. On The Horizon…

19. Contact Information Angie GreenBecky Robinson Alliance Library SystemGalesburg High School 600 High Point Lane1135 West Fremont East Peoria, IL 61611Galesburg, IL 61401 (309) 694-9200 ext. 2108(309) 343-4146 agreen@alliancelibrarysystem.combrobinson@galesburg205.org Christy Semande Canton High School 1001 North Main Canton, IL 61520 (309) 647-1820 csemande@cantonusd.org