BACK TO SCHOOL 2015-2016
Welcome Back!Evaluation Task Force
Findings
Evaluation Task Force Findings
What Is ItWhy We StartedWhere We AreWhat We’ve AccomplishedWhere We’re GoingNeeded: Your Input
What Is It?
Evaluations Standards of Excellence and Framework for Teaching
How Do Library Media Specialists Fit? Evaluation Maryland College and Career Readiness Standards Schools
Timeline
October 2011-June 2013: MSDE gives local control of specialists’ evaluation
June 2013-June 2015: Draft Library Media Specialist Model conceived
June 2015: First Task Force MeetingAugust 19, 2015: First Draft Presented to All
LMSAugust 19, 2015: Launch survey for feedbackOctober 2, 2015: Feedback deadlineNext Steps: Refine/Post for comment, Union
presentation, OTD refinement, Board Approval
Who’s On the Task Force?
Library Media Specialists (22 responded/15 participated)
Edgar Betenga, Office of Employee Performance & Evaluation
PrincipalPGCEA Union RepInstructional DirectorsShari BlohmLori Carter
Why We Started
Since SY2012-13 High schools allotted 1.0 certified LMS ES and MS allotted 0.5 certified LMS Administrators may use site funding to purchase
additional 0.5 Positions change annually Populations served not balanced Schedules vary across county; duties often not
commensurate with student achievement Recruitment rates dropping LITERACY FOCUS IS SYSTEMIC GOAL
What are the Goals and Objectives of the Task Force?
Goals and Objectives Create a School Library Media Specialist Evaluation
document aligned with FfT Align evaluation of the SLMS position across system
(1.0 and 0.5 balance) Share our work with all SLMS for feedback Share with PGCEA, School Board for approval Share with administrators system-wide
Where We Are
First Draft is Completed
Our Roles
Roles According to AASL Teacher Instructional Partner Information Specialist Program Administrator Leader
Empowering Learners: Guidelines for School Library Media Programs, 2009.
AASL
Emerging Trends: Open access to library information 24/7 Implement projects with global networking Integrate technology directly into curriculum Connect SLMP outcomes to broader learning
outcomes Increase collaboration with classroom teachers Anticipating classroom needs and driving
information to them
Roles According to AASL
Teacher Empowers students to become critical thinkers,
enthusiastic readers, skillful researchers, and ethical users of information.
Roles According to AASL
Instructional Partner Works with school community to develop policies,
practices, and curricula. Collaborates to develop assignments aligned with standards, critical thinking skills, technology and information literacy skills, and core social skills and cultural competencies. Guides instructional design by working with classroom teacher to establish learning objectives, goals, and implementing assessment strategies before, during and after assigned units.
Roles According to AASL
Information Specialist Uses technology to supplement school resources,
assist in creation of engaging learning tasks, connect the school with global learning, communicate with students/teachers any time, 24/7 access to library services. Introduces and models emerging technologies, strategies for finding, assessing, and using information. Expertise in ethical use of information.
Roles According to AASL
Program Administrator Assures that all members of the learning community
have access to resources that meet a variety of needs and interests. Collaborative development of the program mission, strategic plan, policies, and effective management of staff, program budget, and the physical and virtual spaces. Works actively to form partnerships with stakeholders and sister organizations at local and global levels. Addresses broader educational issues with other educators in the building, at the district level, and at the professional association level.
Roles According to AASL
Leader Information literacy and technology skills - the SLMS
must lead the way in building 21st-century skills throughout the school environment. Willingness to serve as teacher and a learner who listens to and acts upon good ideas from peers, teachers, and students. Increased professional commitment and a thorough knowledge of the challenges and opportunities facing the profession. Active member of the local and global learning communities. Advocate for student learning.
Documents
Collaboration of: AASL’s L4L Sample School Librarian Performance and
Evaluation System http://www.ala.org/aasl/sites/ala.org.aasl/files/content/
guidelinesandstandards/learning4life/resources/LMS-DANIELSON.pdf
Educator’s Handbook for Professional Growth Addendum, Library Media Specialist. Framework for Teaching.
https://www.csd509j.net/Portals/1/Human%20Resources/educators_handbook_for_professional_growth_2008_add.pdf
Documents
Collaboration of: Danielson Library Media Specialist Framework, Charles
County Office of Library Media (Secondary/Elementary) New York State Board of Education, Nassau County BOCES http://usny.nysed.gov/rttt/teachers-leaders/practicerubrics/Doc
s/nyla-rubric.pdf
Implementing the Common Core: The Role of the School Librarian http://www.ala.org/aasl/sites/ala.org.aasl/files/content/externalr
elations/CCSSLibrariansBrief_FINAL.pdf“A 21st-Century Approach to School Librarian
Evaluation”, AASL, 2012“Standards for the 21st-Century Learner in Action”,
AASL, 2009
What We’ve Accomplished
Evaluation Document (16 Components) Domain 1: Planning and Preparation
1c – Setting Instructional Outcomes 1e – Designing Coherent Instruction 1f – Designing Student Assessments
Domain 2: The Classroom Environment 2a – Creating an Environment of Respect and Rapport 2b – Establishing a Culture for Learning 2c – Managing Classroom Procedure 2d – Managing Student Behavior 2e – Organizing Physical Space
What We’ve Accomplished
Evaluation Document (16 Components) Domain 3: Instruction
3a – Communicating With Students 3b – Using Questioning and Discussion Techniques 3c – Engaging Students in Learning 3d – Using Assessment in Instruction 3e – Demonstrating Flexibility and Responsiveness
Domain 4: Professional Responsibilities 4a – Reflecting on Teaching 4c – Communication with Families 4e – Growing and Developing Professionally
What We’ve Accomplished
Evaluation Document (16 Components)
Where Are We Going
Professional Development Wiki
Needed: Your Input!Review the First Draft Document of
Evaluation RubricComplete the SurveyAccess the LiveBinder for Professional
Development Links
Let’s Go to the Wiki
Have a Great Year!