School+Improvement+Plans--Library+Programs

This page is open for additions by SDP school librarians whose library programs have been included in their School Improvement Plans (SIPs). Kindly include the location in the plan and the statement made about the school library program/certified librarian. Begin below the horizontal rule.

Ex. High School--Suggestions made during 2007-2008 school year for SIP form Getting Results! tm-Gen 3 (rvsd 02/2007)

Worksheet 4:Compile and Prioritize Areas of Strength and Concern, p. 17
 * School library program supports literacy through encouragement of free reading; supports curriculum through certified school librarian collaborations and teaching.**

4.0 Foundational Guiding Questions, p. 19 4.2 Access to challenging, grade appropriate content--**yes** Observable Evidence--**School library resources** 4.3 Effectiveness of teacher matched to needs of student--**yes** Observable Evidence--**Certified school librarian** 4.6 Professional development linked directly to school's instructional priorities--**yes** Observable evidence--**Certified librarian pursues professional development through District, state and national conferences**

Worksheet 6: Prioritize "Root Cause" and Improvement Strategies, p. 21 Highest Priority Student Achievement Areas of Concern--**Increase circulation of library resources to students** "Root Cause"--**Transiency of student population** Best Practices--**Develop collection of YA and Spanish language paperbacks; increase reader advisory**

Student Achievement Target for Reading: p.24 Step 3: Delivery What needs to be done: **Encourage reading through library resources, book circulation** By whom? **Certified librarian** By when? **2007-2008** With what? **Library materials** Step 5: Documentation Track progress--**Observation, circulation records**

Student Achievement Target for Science: p.28 Step 3: Delivery What needs to be done: **Library research** By whom? **Collaboration between science teacher and certified librarian** By when? **5/2008** With what? **Library materials** Step 5: Documentation Track progress--**Students' completed written assignments**

C. Heinsdorf, M.S.L.S. Youth Study Center School