Collaborations

1. We will review and develop the curriculum, programs and opportunities essential to all students becoming positive, active global citizens. 2. We will identify and integrate into the school community the skills, knowledge and understandings essential for students to succeed in a changing world. 3. We will review, deepen, and refine, as needed, the practices, tools and programs essential for each student to meet or exceed the ASD standards.
 * Strategic Plan Strategies**

 **LIBRARIAN STANDARD #2**: Uses effective instructional strategies that make learning meaningful and show positive impact on student learning. **LIBRARIAN STANDARD #3**: Balances instructional responsibilities with the demands of collection development, library management, and staff supervision.  **LIBRARIAN STANDARD #5**: E mbraces and participates in effective collaboration.
 * LIBRARIAN STANDARD #8 ** : Demonstrates effective communication and interpersonal skills with students, parents, staff, administration, and faculty.

=Teacher Collaborations= This year, I have been working with the teachers with the modifications and development of the curriculum, both to support the teachers with applicable lessons as well as to make sure there are sufficient materials to support the required research. Shortages in any area have been noted with new materials added to the purchase lists as possible. Library instruction has been integrated with the classroom programs in most subject areas, primarily Science, Language Arts, and Social Studies.

Collaborative meetings varied by grade level and subject area. Science collaborations always occurred with Nick and the representative for each grade level within about 10 days of the unit beginning, with the discussion centering around student learning expectations and support needed. A 2nd meeting was held shortly before the unit to review integration and worksheets for the unit. Further meetings occurred as needed during the unit. The Social Studies representatives scheduled a meeting prior to the new unit, again to discuss the unit, resources, and library integration. Once resources were pulled, we would look over the material and determine changes that might be needed. Language Arts rep from each level usually arranged a meeting ahead of time when we look at the unit, and determine library support. Attendance at PACT meetings varied, depending upon the agenda and upcoming beginning of a unit. Used planning meetings ahead of the unit to talk about the planned integration. Meeting held after units to discuss what went well and possible improvements, particularly looking at print and online resources as well as the various worksheets used.

Below is representative set of links created for student use in various subject areas. More links are available on the library web page.



= Administrative Meetings = Bi-monthly meetings with Principal
 * Brainstorm ways to increase student reading
 * Increase of student learning with support to teachers
 * New models for tech Integration / support
 * Library expansion ideas
 * Library assistants - effective use / support

Collection Development

 * Working with the different grade level teams, reviewed the available resources for units of study prior to the unit. Got feedback during and after the unit for needs to better support student learning. Sought material to support curricular units.
 * Use of online tools for new supporting curricular materials - print and digital
 * Looking at the purchasing of digital books - (MS is having many issues with the Follett sources so decision made to hold off until the system is more streamlined.)
 * Use of Titlewave data and analysis to weed non-fiction collection and seek resources to update collection. Worked with Lauren to determine UE and LE need for weeding and adding to the collection.