Highly Effective Recognition

• 2012/2013 Recognition Application (DOC)
• Principal Talking Points (suggested for letter of recommendation) (PDF)
• See below for "Evaluation Rubric" (PDF) and "Action Plan" (DOC) template
• 2012 Highly Effective Recognition Recipients (PDF)
• Reception honoring Highly Effective school libraries at CDE, May 23, 2012 and featured infographic at presentation.

Featured School Library of the Month

January/February's Schools:

Ranch Creek Elementary (Featured Action Plan), Colorado Springs
Jessica Babbs, Teacher-Librarian
Action Plan Link
 

Ft. Lupton Middle School, Ft. Lupton
Tasha Tolbert, Teacher-Librarian
Action Plan Link (Scroll to bottom of her wiki page to access.)

See a Highly Effective school library in action!

How to Participate

• Directions for Participating (PDF)
  ALL school libraries welcomed and encouraged to participate!
• Benefits of Participating (PDF)
• Evaluation Rubric (PDF)  -- revised on 8/8/12
  These competencies provide school librarians, teachers and principals a means for evaluating all aspects of a Highly Effective School Library Program. Go to page 3 of the “Competencies” document to see how a highly effective school librarian can help fulfill CDE initiatives.
• Videos to illustrate competencies:
• #1 - Collaboration
• #2 - Instruction
• #3 - Instructional Delivery Strategies
• #5 - Individual Use/ Personal Enjoyment
• #13 - School Leadership
• See our HESL Wiki at wikispaces.com (link)
  Completing this action plan will ensure that you are aligning your improvement goals to your school’s goals.

Mission and Vision Statements

The mission of the Highly Effective School Library Program is to recognize outstanding school library programs while supporting all schools as they strive to improve student achievement and prepare students for 21st century success by using the Highly Effective model to improve their library program .

The vision of the Highly Effective School Library Program is that all schools have a certified teacher-librarian who uses the Highly Effective model for continuous improvement. Parents, students, administrators, and fellow educators understand that high levels of student achievement and 21st century success require an exemplary library program and are advocates for their school's library program.

More Information

• CDE School Libraries page
• School Library Hotline email list

Social Media

CASL blog
CASL Facebook
 

Contact Information

For more information about the Highly Effective School Library Program, contact:

Judy Barnett
Highly Effective School Library Coordinator
   E-mail: barnejm@comcast.net or barnett_j@cde.state.co.us
   Cell: 719-964-5352

Becky Russell
School Library / 21st Century Skills Specialist
   E-mail: russell_b@cde.state.co.us 
   Office: 303-866-6772