1. North Carolina School Library Media Coordinators StandardsStandards November and December 2012

2. School Library Media Coordinators Research shows that strong library media programs directly impact student achievement

3. Can We Agree? Appreciation for one another Exchange ideas freely Influence what we can Opportunity to reflect Unite in purpose

4. Learning Targets I will analyze the professional standards for NC School Library Media Coordinators. I will identify key components of the standards and design strategies for implementation in my school library media program. I will reflect on ways these standards can inform my practice as a school library media coordinator.

5. School Library Media Coordinator Standards Demonstrate Leadership 1 Build a learning environment that meets the instructional needs of a diverse population 2 Implement a comprehensive 21 st Century library media program 3 Dem onstr ate know ledge of learn ers and learni ng and prom ote effect ive instru ction al practi ces 4 Reflect on practice 5

6. Standard 1: School Library Media Coordinators demonstrate leadership Leadership LeaderAdvocateCollaboratorInstructor Ethical Educator

7. School Library Media Coordinators : a.Lead in the school library media center and media program to support student success b.Lead in their schools c.Advocate for effective media programs d.Demonstrate high ethical standards

8. Standard in Action

9. Carousel Assessment In what ways can school library media coordinators lead in the media center, the classroom, and the school?  Count off by three’s  Go to the numbered poster  Identify a recorder  Record your answer to the question above  Move to the next poster when you hear the signal

10. Standard 2: School Library Media Coordinators build a learning environment that meets the instructional needs of a diverse population of students School Library Media Coordinators: a.Establish a learning environment that facilitates access to resources and addresses the learning needs of all members of the school community b.Provide appropriate resources, services, and instruction for learners at all stages of development

11. Universal Design for Learning at a Glance

12. Standard in Action

13. Six-Step Partner Share Walk 6 steps, find a colleague:  Share one strategy you have seen or done that models an environment that facilitates active learning, promotes participation, collaboration and teamwork. When time is called, go to a second person:  Share one strategy that shows flexibility to accommodate multiple learning styles, 21 st century skills and reading enjoyment.

14. Standard 3: School Library Media Coordinators implement a comprehensive 21 st century library media program a.Develop a library collection that supports 21 st century teaching and learning b.Serve, promote and facilitate inquiry- based instruction and the effective use of information and technology School Library Media Coordinators:

15. Standard 4: School Library Media Coordinators demonstrate knowledge of learners and learning and promote effective instructional practices a.Use effective pedagogy to infuse content- area curricula with 21 st century skills b.Know the content appropriate to their teaching specialty c.Promote reading as a foundational skill for learning School Library Media Coordinators:

16. Standards in Action

17. Exploring 21 st Century Student Attributes Sit with your preferred level –Elementary Future Ready Elementary Student –Middle Future Ready Middle School Student –High Future Ready Graduate Choose at least 3 attributes found on your 21 st Century Learner. Discuss the “teaching” necessary to develop each attribute (What activities could you do as SLMC?) Creatively chart your response.

18. Standard 5: School Library Media Coordinators reflect on their practice. a.Analyze student learning b.Link professional growth to their professional goals c.Function effectively in a complex, dynamic environment School Library Media Coordinators:

19. Achievement Educators use this data at the beginning of the school year to determine the entry level of performance and instructional effectiveness. Demographic Educators use this data to determine the subset of students and their grades or determine outside factors that affect student performance. Program Educators collect this data to identify what instructional effectiveness of the strategies that were implemented. Perception Educators may collect this data from students to determine how the students feel about their school.

20. Standard in Action

21. Think-Pair-Share How can school library media coordinators access data ? As a school library media coordinator, what data can you access via your library automation system? Once you have the data, what can you do with it to inform your practice?

22. Everything is Connected: Review of the RubricRubric

23. Serves as a guide for North Carolina’s educators as they reflect upon and improve their effectiveness as district leaders. Focuses the goals and objectives of districts as they support, monitor and evaluate student achievement. Guides professional development for staff and serves as a tool in developing coaching and mentoring programs for educators. Informs higher education programs in developing the content and requirements for educational degrees. The Standards and Evaluation System Formative Growth Data- driven PD Alignment

24. Performance Rating Scale/The Rubric Developing Proficient Accomplished Distinguished Demonstrated adequate growth during the period of performance, but did not demonstrate competence on standard(s) of performance Demonstrated basic competence on standards of performance Exceeded basic competence on standards for performance most of the time Consistently and significantly exceeded basic competence on standards of performance Not Demonstrated Did not demonstrate competence on, or adequate growth toward, achieving standard(s) of performance *Requires documentation Knowledge and skills replicated Exemplar of performance Innovation + High Performance Skill not mature or unsuccessful Solid, effective application + success Never demonstrated

25. Consistently and significantly exceeded basic competence Distinguished Exceeded basic competence most of the time Accomplished Demonstrated basic competence Proficient Demonstrated adequate growth toward achieving standards, but did not demonstrate basic competence Developing

26. Rubric in Action

27. Evaluate Partner with a participant. Describe an activity that you implement as a SLMC in your school. Have your partner identify the standard(s) category for that activity and performance rating. Together, brainstorm ways you can improve the activity. Then do the same for your partner.

28. Understanding the Process Self Assessment Evaluator Ratings Final Evaluation Focus Group Online Survey

29. NCDPI Resources

30. http://ncees.ncdpi.wikispaces.net/NCEES+Wiki

31. Quick Connection to Common Core http://www.ala.org/aasl/guidelinesandstandards/commoncorecrosswalk

32. Additional Resources to Consult Articles –Morris, Rebecca. "Find Where You Fit in the Common Core or the Time I Forgot About Librarians and Reading." Teacher Librarian. 39.5 (June 2012): 8-12. –Gewertz, Catherine. "Common Core Thrusts Librarians Into Leadership Role." Education Week. 32.3 (September 11, 2012): 1, 18-19. Web. 25 Sep. 2012.. –Hill, Rebecca. "All Aboard!:Implementing Common Core Offers School Librarians an Opportunity to Take the Lead." School Library Journal. (April 1. 2012): n. page. Web. 25 Sep. 2012.. Webcasts/Webinars –Cox, Tamara, Kristen Hearne, and Monique German. "Your Common Core Secret Weapon With the Librarians in the Middle." TL Virtual Cafe. Blackboard Collaborate, 01 Oct. 2012. webinar.. –Arsonson, Marc, and Sue Bartle, perf. "Part I On Common Core- Getting Real." School Library Journal, 18 Oct. 2012. web.. (Part 1 of a 3 part series) Remember that NCWiseowl provides free access to many journals!

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34. Contact Information Dianne Meiggs, PD Consultant, Region 1 dianne.meiggs@dpi.nc.govdianne.meiggs@dpi.nc.gov (252) 340-0113 Dr. Jody Cleven, PD Consultant, Region 4 jody.cleven@dpi.nc.govjody.cleven@dpi.nc.gov (919) 699-9870 Kathryn Parker, SLM Consultant kathy.parker@dpi.nc.govkathy.parker@dpi.nc.gov (919) 807-3267

35. Credits Lance, Keith, perf. Chapter 4: School Library Characteristics that Affect Student Achievement. 2010. Web. 18 Nov 2012.. UDL at a Glance. 2011. Web. 18 Nov 2012..