However, the research clearly shows that schools with high test scores also have
highly effective school library programs which ensure their students will have the best chance to succeed in the 21st century.
Rosen Publishing, a leading independent educational content provider, is committed to
supporting effective school library programs and empowering school librarians in this new Every Student Succeeds Act environment for education.
It provides a forum for school library media specialists, administrators, curriculum specialists, teachers, library media educators, graduate students, professional association leaders, and retired library media professionals to promote excellence in education in Alabama
through effective school library media programs.
The Innovative Approaches to Literacy section provides dedicated funding that may be used for developing and
enhancing effective school library programs in high need schools.
To honor those administrators outside the library profession who, through individual leadership and sustained effort, have made worthy contributions to the operations of
effective school library services and to advancing the role of the school library services in the educational program.
We need to lead the conversation about
what effective school library programs look like and, where necessary, advocate for the resources needed to develop and enhance existing school library programs to ensure their effectiveness.
SHARE information about
how effective school library programs positively impact student achievement with school administrators and board members.
ESSA includes new provisions that authorize local plans to include a description of how the LEA will assist schools in
developing effective school library programs to provide students an opportunity to develop digital literacy skills and improve academic achievement.
«ESSA has created tremendous new opportunities for states to
put effective school library programs to work for their students,» says Roger Rosen, President of Rosen Publishing.
«We believe that once folks hear about the impact on test scores, graduation rates, and individual student growth that comes
from effective school libraries, they will respond,» says Chrastka.
NJASL works throughout the state to advocate for regulations and funding to require all schools to have credentialed School Library Media Specialists who possess the competencies needed to
deliver effective school library media programs.
This award has been implemented to recognize those administrators, outside the library profession who, through individual leadership and sustained effort, have made worthy contributions to the operations
of effective school library services and to advancing the role of the school library in the educational program.
The bill authorizes states and local educational agencies to use federal funds to support instructional services, and the language specifically includes school librarians in the definition of specialized instructional support personnel.The funds can be used, to develop and
enhance effective school library programs, to provide professional development for school librarians, to purchase books and build resources that are up - to - date for high - need schools.
Provide professional development to support instructional services provided
by effective school library programs and develop, administer, and evaluate high - quality comprehensive literacy instruction initiatives,
SLMS can be part of the team to develop these plans emphasizing -
How effective school library programs can help with the development of digital literacy skills and improve academic achievement.
Finally, be sure to share and sign the Unlock Student Potential petition and check out the Advocacy Toolkit to find resources for advocating for
highly effective school library programs in New Jersey.
The MASL School Administrator Award seeks to honor administrators who, through individual leadership and sustained effort, have made worthy contributions to the operations of
effective school library media services within the educational program.
With the passing of ESSA, we are all interested in creating highly
effective school library programs.
These results are corroborated by a large body of research showing a strong correlation between reading achievement and
effective school library programs.
It is based on research and is intended to provide assistance to school divisions and school staff in planning for
effective school libraries that will meet the needs of students and teachers into the future.
One element included in ESSA was support for «
effective school library programs.»
We evaluated the research of highly
effective school library programs, the passage of ESSA, and compelling stories of school library media specialists who are striving to continue to serve their students despite great challenges, and have determined that improvement is necessary.
Without School Librarians and highly
effective school library programs, our students are lacking information literacy skills, research skills, and are unable to differentiate credible information from fake news.
My short speech will let them know the impact a school librarian can have on students when they, the students, have access to
effective school library programs.
School librarians and educational stakeholders in Utah, Washington, and Minnesota attended workshops on Oct. 12 - 13 highlighting the intersections between ESSA provisions and
effective school library programs.
Effective school library programs have new opportunities for grant funding.
They develop the strong professional connections essential to building a strong, inclusive community that persistently incorporates virtual, face to face and digital opportunities to expand the caring and support of stakeholders as part of
an effective school library program.
They develop professional connections essential to building a strong, inclusive community and incorporate virtual, face to face and digital opportunities to expand the caring and support of stakeholders as part of
an effective school library program.
According to a 2011 NY Comprehensive Center Information Brief: Impact of School Libraries on Student Achievement, «
effective school library programs can serves as consistent drivers for student achievement in times of constant changes and churning educational reform.»
This document addresses Ohio's study of 39
effective school libraries, located in schools of various grade levels, in terms of how they help students learn.
The language in ESSA repeatedly mentions «
effective school library programs».
MASL's Core Purpose is to encourage excellence in the profession by advocating for
effective school library programs and supporting all school library personnel.
The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) replaces the No Child Left Behind version of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act with language that includes «
effective school library programs.»
All Michigan's students deserve equal access to
effective school library programs staffed by certified school library media specialists.
An effective school library program supports students» learning and their exploration of the world.