Teacher+Collaboration+and+Professional+Development

OBJECTIVES
It is the responsibility of the media specialist to enhance the academic atmosphere of the school. This can be done through: -adapted from: The Georgia Department of Education Library Media Program Self-Evaluation Rubric  "School Library Media Programs and Teacher-Librarians," from the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction in the state of Washington
 * __MEDIA CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT __
 * Developing and implementing information literacy and library skills curriculum as the basis for locating and using information resources at all levels, kindergarten through adult.
 * Promoting literature/author/genre appreciation and critical thinking through such activities as readers' advisories, book talks, and awards programs.
 * Managing and disseminating print and electronic information resources, which may include the library collection, databases, web pages, and/or instructional resources.
 * Providing access to print and electronic information resources. Train students and staff on effective use of these resources.
 * __COLLABORATION __
 * Collaborating with teachers to facilitate classroom instruction.
 * Participating in curriculum development on campus.
 * Learning strategies, activities and assessments for all students are designed with the teachers to meet the diverse needs of students.
 * Integrating resources into curriculum and instruction.
 * Collecting data with the classroom teacher so that designed activities lead to academic achievement.
 * __PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT __
 * Providing professional development and individualized adult learning support to teachers for:
 * Continuing education on the use of twenty-first century informational resources.
 * Educational research with the intent of driving instruction or participating in degree advancement.
 * Technology usage.
 * Designing and enhancing curriculum.