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State of the State – Wisconsin School Libraries. Where have we been?. School Library Summit – Vision Statement Job Description/Program Evaluation resource Studies showing school libraries improve student achievement Regional groups formed and forming.
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Where have we been? • School Library Summit – Vision Statement • Job Description/Program Evaluation resource • Studies showing school libraries improve student achievement • Regional groups formed and forming
Nancy Everhart, AASL President, presented Michelle Maniaci with the Vision Tour Award in her library at Luther Elementary School in Fort Atkinson the 50 state tour showcasing exemplary programs.
Where are we now? Workgroup for Educator Effectiveness model • Teacher • Based on Danielson and job description/evaluation resource from Summit • Will use other state models such as New York
eBook Workgroup • What’s being used now and does it work? • How can we leverage our resources? • Are there advantages to regional and/or statewide purchasing? • How can we work with publishers? • How can we support each other?
School/Public Library Collaboration • Regional group working together • WLA presentation • DPI webinars • Website showcase – DPI PLD Youth Services • Madison School District and Madison Public Library
Common School Funds • Same guidance • No cap on technology purchases • CSF documentation in the tech/library plans • Check presentation at conference • Potential for increase in amounts next year • CSF workgroup
Standards • ITL standards updated • ITL and Common Core aligned • Resources and LRMI tagging work • Connecting BadgerLink, TeachingBooks to Common Core standards • Common Core webinars for school and public librarians • AASL crosswalk resources
What do you need? • Support • Guidance • Clarification • Communication
Connections • Twitter account - @DPIWiscIMT • Website redesign • VLC – Statewide PLN space • Pinterest – Nancy Anderson • Grassroots and regional networks
Contact information Nancy Anderson, DPI School Library Consultant nancy.anderson@dpi.wi.gov 608-267-9287