Teachers enrolled in this course will...

Know

• The role of the library media specialist.
• Strategies for cultivating strong partnerships with their school’s librarian.

Understand

• The positive impact that collaboration can have on a school’s culture and student achievement
• How to explore and access a variety of print and online resources available through your library
• How to cultivate and continue collaboration with their school library media specialist
• The impact of using picture books in your K-12 instruction

and Be Able To

• Effectively communicate and collaborate with their school librarian to enhance classroom instruction.
• Develop a needs analysis as it relates to their curriculum and the resources available through the library.
• Gather meaningful resources (including technology tools) that enhance their lessons.
• Create several ready to use lessons that include resources from the library that enrich instruction and boost student achievement.
• Identify any gaps in resources or services that your library could add/improve.