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Paul Whitsitt Merril V. Stegall Interim Director, Acting Director,

Paul Whitsitt Merril V. Stegall Interim Director, Acting Director, Reading and Language Arts Department of Libraries . US Dept. of Education. Improving Literacy through School Libraries Grant CPS Partnership between the Department of Libraries and Office of Literacy

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Paul Whitsitt Merril V. Stegall Interim Director, Acting Director,

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  1. Paul Whitsitt Merril V. Stegall Interim Director, Acting Director, Reading and Language Arts Department of Libraries

  2. US Dept. of Education • Improving Literacy through School Libraries Grant • CPS Partnership between the Department of Libraries and Office of Literacy • $485,444 award • One year grant, 9-1-09 through 8-31-10

  3. Keith Curry Lance Researcher

  4. Illinois Study • Available online at the Illinois School Library Media Assn website • www.islma.org

  5. Flexible scheduling Staffing Staff activities Collection Educational technology Expenditures Usage Library Predictors of Test Scores

  6. Larger, newer collections → higher test scores

  7. More spent on libraries → higher test scores

  8. More library-connected computers → higher test scores

  9. More flexibly scheduled hours → higher test scores

  10. More time identifying materials for teachers → higher test scores

  11. More library staff → higher test scores

  12. Criteria for School Participation • Librarian and literacy coach in place • Good library collections that could be improved • Room to create a child literacy center • Willing to hold out-of-hours programming • Communicate through CPS email • Enthusiastic participants!

  13. “A B C” Areas of the Grant • Access – to new resources, technology and added programs • Best Practices professional development-- in literacy instruction and parent involvement • Collaboration – of the librarian with the literacy coach and other teachers to align the library program with the classroom and literacy

  14. Merril Stegall Acting Director, Department of Libraries 553-6210 Use of Funds

  15. New Print Resources • Funding based on grade 1-2 enrollment • Resources to support K-3 curriculum, literacy instruction, recreational reading • Resources will also support collaborative units (to be described later today) • Purchase from CPS-approved vendors • Include age appropriate magazine and newspaper subscriptions

  16. Audio Books • Multi-user Listening Center equipment provided • 5 LeapPad stations provided • Schools to purchase audio tapes, companion print copies, and LeapPad books

  17. Library Furnishings • Scaled-to-size shelving or storage units to house grant-purchased materials • Magazine display shelves • Above used to help create child literacy area (school contribution)

  18. Other Technology • Schools provided the following for primary use in the library: • Computers (per formula in grant) • Color printer • LCD projector and cart • Document camera

  19. Online Resources • Subscription to BrainPOP Jr. • 24 Capstone Interactive K-3 eBooks • Centralized Automation - assistance in preparing collection for upcoming system

  20. Out-of-Hours Programming • 45 hours of primary literacy programming in library, led by librarian and the literacy coach • School choice – 3 hours each of 15 Saturday mornings, OR 3 after school hours/week for 15 weeks, OR summer program for 2.5 hours, 3 days/week, over six weeks • Activities include read-aloud, storytelling, drama, listening centers, creative writing, web based activities, etc. • Librarian and literacy coach paid 10 hours each to plan program

  21. Best Practices PD • Three half-day seminars with literacy experts from National-Louis University, CPS Office of Literacy and the Erickson Institute • Incorporating the library program • Two full day BER workshops (librarians) • Tuition support for unendorsed librarians

  22. Parent Workshops • Two, one-hour workshops per school • School determines logistics to ensure parent participation • Led by Office of Literacy primary literacy experts • Attended by librarian and literacy coach • Variety of topics

  23. Collaboration • Two collaborative units planned and taught through course of year • Librarian works with literacy coach and a grade 1 or 2 teacher • Out-of-hours pay for librarian and teacher/literacy coach planning time • Collaboration training by Dr. Gail Bush, National-Louis University

  24. Monthly Planning Meetings • Between October and April, librarians gather for 6 after school planning sessions • Assure that purchasing is on track • Answer questions regarding collaborative units, parent workshops, out-of-hours programs, etc.

  25. School Commitment • Complete two collaborative units • Conduct two parent workshops • Complete 45 hour program • Librarian attends workshops and management meetings • Expend Funds • Submit requested paperwork

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