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Ancient Architecture

Standard 5 - Reflection

School library media coordinators reflect on their practice.

Element Overview

All of the text describing the standards and elements below comes directly from the NCEES Info & and Resources website.

Analyzing the data

Element a.
MCs  analyze student learning

Finishing Line

Element b.
MCs link professional growth to their professional goals.

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Element c.
MCs function effectively in a complex, dynamic environment.

Element a.

School library media coordinators use effective pedagogy to infuse content-area curricula with 21st Century skills

School library media coordinators analyze student learning.

 

School library media coordinators use formative and summative assessments to collect data about student learning in the library media center and its impact on student achievement.

​

They use multiple sources and types of data to improve their professional practice.

Developing

SLMC should ...

  • Think systematically and critically about the impact of the school library media program on student learning

SLMC can:

  • articulate an understanding of the impact of the school library media program on student learning and achievement

Proficient

SLMC should ...

  • Develop and implement a long-term strategic library program plan that

    • Is based on evidence and best practices.

    • Reflect the goals of the school improvement plan

    • Collect and use relevant data to improve their professional practice and the library media program..

SLMC can:

  • develop a strategic program plan that reflects best practices that are based on school needs that may include:

    • procedures,

    • procurement strategies, future improvements,

    • action steps and/or

    • goals
       

  • take action steps that are aligned to the
    school's library program plan.
     

  • utilize aspects/goals from the School
    Improvement Plan in the development of the school's strategic library program plan
     

  • use data to inform the strategic library program plan:

    • circulation,

    • collection analysis,

    • attendance figures,

    • school data,

    • scheduling, etc.

And all Developing responsibilities!

Accomplished

SLMC should...

  • Seek feedback from stakeholders on the
    effectiveness of service delivery and needed
    changes
     

  • Conduct action research to determine the impact of the school library media programs on student achievement
    ​

  • ​Stay abreast of current research about student
    learning and emerging resources and encourages the school to adopt or adapt them for the benefit of all students
     

  • Leverage resources to implement action research findings​

SLMC can:

  • collect formal and informal feedback from
    stakeholders regarding the library media program:

    • surveys,

    • interviews,

    • data,

    • previous evaluations,

    • informal conversation,

    • emails,

    • MTAC or School Leadership Team,

    • community partners, etc.
       

  • analyze and evaluate formal and informal
    feedback from stakeholders regarding the library media program to develop appropriate action steps
     

  • make appropriate changes and/or
    improvements based on action research
    outcomes.
     

  • monitor progress of changes/ improvements and makes necessary adjustments based on findings
     

  • participate in professional development or
    other opportunities that are based in current research:

    • reading journals,

    • webinars, 

    • listservs,

    • virtual chats,

    • blogs,

    • PLC/PLN meetings, 

    • conferences, etc.
      ​

  • share current research, new trends, and
    best practices with the school community
     

  • request funding/resources that are
    supported by data analysis
     

  • seek out financial, social, physical and/or
    intellectual relationships/resources in order to
    achieve desired outcomes.

And all Developing & Proficient responsibilities!

Distinguished

Provides ...

  • Advocates for changes to the school library media program guided by action research findings.
     

  • Collaborates with stakeholders to use action
    research findings in the implementation of the
    school library media program

SLMC can:

  • advocates to the school community for
    modifications/enhancements to the library media
    program to reflect current research, new trends, and best practices
     

  • collaborates with school leadership for the
    inclusion of ideas from school library media
    program goals to be included in the School
    Improvement Plan.
     

  • works with staff, students and/or parents to
    put enhancements/changes into place based on
    new library media program goals

And all Developing, Proficient & Accomplished responsibilities!

Element b.
School library media coordinators link professional growth to their professional goals..

School library media coordinators link professional growth to their professional goals.

 

School library media coordinators actively seek ongoing professional development to improve their practice and the effectiveness of the library media program.

Developing

SLMC should...

  • Develops and follows a professional growth plan aligned to evaluation results and professional practice needs
     

  • Understands that personal culture and experiences may impact professional practice.

SLMC can...

  • develops a Professional Development Plan that is based on identified areas of growth.
     

  • develops a Professional Development Plan that is at least partially based on the School Improvement Plan
     

  • articulates how his/her personal lens/worldview
    impacts his/her professional practice

Proficient

SLMC should...

  • Participates in professional development that:

    • Addresses professional growth goals

    • Reflects 21st Century skills and knowledge.

    • Is aligned with State Board of Education and school and district priorities

SLMC can:

  • participates in professional development that
    provide learning opportunities related to professional growth goals
     

  • participates in professional development that
    addresses any of the components of 21st Century skills:

    • media literacy,

    • information literacy, 

    • digital literacy and/or digital citizenship, etc
       

  • selects professional development
    opportunities that are reflective of school, district and state priorities.

And all Developing responsibilities!

Accomplished

SLMC should...

  • Apply and implement knowledge and skills
    attained from professional development to improve the library program and their practice

SLMC can:

  • modifies instruction/program/practices to
    reflect knowledge and skills obtained from
    professional development
     

  • initiates or modifies procedures or projects
    based on professional development
     

  • purchases new resources based on
    information from professional development

And all Developing & Proficient responsibilities!

Distinguished

SLMC should...

  • Assess the impact of professional development
    on the effectiveness of their instruction and the
    library program

SLMC can:

  • reflect on the effectiveness of the
    knowledge and learning obtained from professional development as it pertains to the school library program
     

  • use data to evaluate the effectiveness of
    the additions/changes to the library media program that resulted from professional development

And all Developing, Proficient & Accomplished responsibilities!

Element c.

School library media coordinators function effectively in a complex, dynamic environment

School library media specialists function effectively in a complex, dynamic environment.

SLMCs adapt to a rapidly changing information and technology environment.

They thrive in an increasingly digital information landscape and continuously adapt their professional practice based on research and student data to support school goals.

Developing

SLMC should...

  • Stay current with evolving research about the changing information and technology environment

SLMC can:

  • actively seek out information on evolving
    research regarding information and technology through:

    • online resources,

    • articles,

    • discussions,

    • training, etc

Proficient

SLMC should...

  • Applies findings from evidence-based research to professional practices
     

  • Seeks new ideas that support students’ social,
    emotional, psychological, and academic success
     

  • Changes practice to best meet the evolving needs of students, families, schools, and communities

SLMC can:

  • uses information on evolving research
    regarding information and technology to inform
    instruction/programs/practice
     

  • works with teachers and support staff to gain
    insight into students' social, emotional, psychological, and academic needs
     

  • works with students to gain insight into their
    social, emotional, psychological, and academic
    needs
     

  • uses information gained from teachers,
    support staff and students to make
    improvements/ changes to the library media program in order to best support the needs of stakeholders
     

  • stay abreast of changes in the communities
    and, if needed, modifies procedures or programs to better serve students, parents and the community

And all Developing responsibilities!

Accomplished

SLMC should...

  • Routinely monitor the impact of changes to
    professional practice

SLMC can:

  • reflects on the effects of changes/ improvements in professional practice  on student needs.
     

  • gathers informal and formal data that
    monitors the effects of changes/improvement to professional practice on student needs

And all Developing & Proficient responsibilities!

Distinguished

SLMC should...

  • Use the results of monitoring activities to improve the school library media program
     

  • Share results of monitoring activities and offers recommendations for the improvement of the school library media program throughout the school and district.

SLMC can:

  • analyzes and evaluates the effects of
    changes/improvements in professional practice on
    student needs.
     

  • modifies professional practice based on
    results as necessary.
     

  • informally and/or formally presents findings
    on program changes/improvements to school anddistrict stakeholders

And all Developing, Proficient & Accomplished responsibilities!

Artifacts

Artifacts help you provide evidence of your achievements and effectivity.

  • Self-assessment

  • Documentation of continuing education — articles, conferences

  • Feedback from supervisor, students, parents, community members, colleagues

  • Professional development syllabi

  • Professional growth plan

  • Evaluation tool

  • Student outcome data

  • Logs

  • Action research documentation

  • Memberships in professional organizations

  • Formative and summative assessments

  • Student and school needs assessments

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