Highly Effective School Library Programs: Power Libraries for All

The Power Libraries Program is a statewide program designed to help administrators and staff develop highly effective school library programs that will result in higher student achievement.

Exciting new changes are here!

The Colorado State Library is pleased to present the newly re-tooled Power Libraries Program, now called "Highly Effective School Library Programs."

Directions for Participating in the Highly Effective School Library Program (PDF)
ALL school libraries welcomed and encouraged to participate!
Highly Effective School Library Program Competencies (PDF)
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:

Highly Effective School Library Program Evaluation Rubric (PDF)
Use this in conjunction with the competencies document.
Your School Library's Goals for PLP Participation
Please complete this brief online survey.
Highly Effective Recognition Application (PDF)
The deadline to apply for CDE recognition has been extended to November 23, 2011.
Highly Effective Program Benefits (PDF)
Power Libraries Re-Tooled (PDF)
Presentation on how to participate in the Highly Effective School Libraries Program and use the rubric to assess your program.
From Specialized Program to Statewide Model (PDF)
A comparison of the old program and the newly re-tooled program.

If you have any questions, please email Judy Barnett, Highly Effective School Library Coordinator.

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