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 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.
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.
It is clear to us that the role
of effective school libraries staffed with certified media specialists is critical.
Not exact matches
There are many ways to save money, that are quite
effective for teaching (like using lots
of library books, using free resources on the Internet, etc. - see our «HS Money Saving Tips» page for more on this), but you will still have to spend some money directly on home
schooling, and unless you were already planning to have one
of you be a stay - at - home parent, it will mean doing with less money.
The Center for International Scholarship in
School Libraries, launched at the New Brunswick, N.J., campus this month, will promote further study of the potential for school libraries to support instruction, the dynamics of effective programs, and the training and resources that library staff members need to best serve stu
School Libraries, launched at the New Brunswick, N.J., campus this month, will promote further study of the potential for school libraries to support instruction, the dynamics of effective programs, and the training and resources that library staff members need to best serve
Libraries, launched at the New Brunswick, N.J., campus this month, will promote further study
of the potential for
school libraries to support instruction, the dynamics of effective programs, and the training and resources that library staff members need to best serve stu
school libraries to support instruction, the dynamics of effective programs, and the training and resources that library staff members need to best serve
libraries to support instruction, the dynamics
of effective programs, and the training and resources that
library staff members need to best serve students.
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.
Preventing summer slide is most
effective when community organizations — including
schools, public
libraries, community centers, parent groups, social service agencies, and others — work together to encourage kids to read, make reading fun, and to reach families about the importance
of reading over the summer.
Over the past 20 years, we have amassed a wide and growing body
of evidence from the field that the strategies embodied in the Safe & Civil
Schools library are
effective in managing student behavior.
Through an integrated instructional program,
school library media specialists ensure that their students are
effective users
of ideas and information.
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.
A large body
of Canadian and international research demonstrates the connection between
school library programs and student success, and explores the specific factors that are associated with
effective library programs.
The Foundation maintains an online
library of lessons at www.wallacefoundation.org about what it has learned, including knowledge from its current efforts aimed at: strengthening educational leadership to improve student achievement; helping disadvantaged students gain more time for learning through summer learning and through the
effective use
of additional learning time during the
school day and year; enhancing out -
of -
school time opportunities; and building appreciation and demand for the arts.
This week, Scholastic announced the launch
of two new subscription services for
school libraries, both aimed at providing engaging material in a cost -
effective and convenient way.
Even with the proven success
of initiatives like Bring Your Own Device, there are still
schools and
libraries who are reluctant to enter the tech sphere for young students due to concerns about privacy,
effective use
of instructional time, and concerns over appropriate content.
«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.
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EFFECTIVE School Library leaders share a written school library mission and vision statement aligning library resources, services, and standards with the school's mission, vision, values and implementation program and enumerating elements of implementation of this plan in a stated timeframe for completion; further, these leaders continue to re-assess the plan for ongoing update and g
School Library leaders share a written
school library mission and vision statement aligning library resources, services, and standards with the school's mission, vision, values and implementation program and enumerating elements of implementation of this plan in a stated timeframe for completion; further, these leaders continue to re-assess the plan for ongoing update and g
school library mission and vision statement aligning
library resources, services, and standards with the
school's mission, vision, values and implementation program and enumerating elements of implementation of this plan in a stated timeframe for completion; further, these leaders continue to re-assess the plan for ongoing update and g
school's mission, vision, values and implementation program and enumerating elements
of implementation
of this plan in a stated timeframe for completion; further, these leaders continue to re-assess the plan for ongoing update and growth.
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.&
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.&
school library programs can serves as consistent drivers for student achievement in times
of constant changes and churning educational reform.»
The New Jersey Association
of School Librarians advocates for high standards for librarianship and
library media programs in the public, private and parochial
schools, in the State
of New Jersey, to ensure that students and staff become
effective users
of information.
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 resulting vision for
effective school library programs is conveyed through seven key roles
of the teacher librarian.
NJASL advocates high standards for librarianship and
library media programs in the public, private, and parochial
schools in New Jersey to ensure that students and staff become
effective users
of information.
This
school library media center serves as the foundation
of a highly
effective school library media program.
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.»
The purpose
of School Librarians
of Rhode Island shall be to (1) promote the improvement
of instruction through opportunities that broaden the professional knowledge, understanding, and experience
of its members; (2) provide leadership in defining, interpreting, and promoting
effective library media programs to the community; and (3) serve as facilitator between the State Department
of Education, Office
of Library and Information Services, professional organizations, and the general public.
In the past week, VALE (Virtual Academic Library Environment) and the New Jersey Library Association College and University Section / Association
of College and Research
Libraries released their Statement — The Value and Importance
of Highly
Effective School Library Programs.
This new federal law provides for highly
effective school library programs as essential elements in the education
of our nation's children.
In a statement by New Jersey's academic
library associations titled The Value and Importance
of Highly
Effective School Library Programs it states:
«At ISLMA, we believe that a licensed
school librarian in the
library is an vital members
of the faculty and an
effective educator for our kids», adds Roskovensky.
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.
School library media specialists (SLMS) prepare students to become
effective, efficient, and ethical users
of information and ideas, capable
of lifelong learning, problem solving, knowledge creation and communication.
We have written letters to Commissioner Barry about the importance
of school librarians and
effective school library programs and have asked to join NH's task forces on ESSA implementation.
ESSA replaces the No Child Left Behind version
of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act with language that includes «
effective school library programs.»
NHSLMA's mission is to ensure that all members
of the New Hampshire
school community become
effective users
of ideas and information, and
school library media programs are an integral part
of the teaching / learning process in every New Hampshire
school.
With
schools starting to lend out tablets to their students and ebook reading becoming a normalized practice, many
libraries are at a crossroads: embrace the digital age despite the financial burden and limitations it may impose or limit the
library and its patrons from embracing 21st century digital trends in place
of cost -
effective book purchasing?
• Proficient in creating and maintaining
effective liaison with
schools and local
libraries to determine available reading materials and ensure implementation
of a procurement schedule
• 4 + years» hands - on experience in automated
library systems • Skilled in physical preparation and maintenance
of school library • Well versed in executing various interactive programs for
school library media services • Adept at handling
library based LANs and AV equipment • Particularly
effective in assisting students regarding the material location • Knowledge
of central media
library operations and associated procedures • Skilled in ordering and procuring books from renowned publishers all over the world
Provision
of funds for appropriate speakers, written and video materials, for junior high and high
school parent groups, community centres,
libraries, etc. would also be
effective.