Quality School Library Programs Evaluation
Use this rating form to begin evaluating your current school library program. It gives you a quick overview of your strengths and areas for improvement.
Element 1: Teaching and Learning
The staff in a quality school library program: 1 2 3
1.1 Is an essential, integrated part of the school’s instruction and activities.
1.2 Integrates the Colorado Information Literacy Standards throughout the school’s curriculum
1.3 Actively engages in collaborative teaching and planning processes.
1.4 Promotes, supports, and encourages reading, literacy, and learning in the school.
1.5 Integrates and utilizes technology to enhance teaching and learning.
Element 2: Information Access and Delivery
The staff in a quality school library program: 1 2 3
2.1 Provides access to information and ideas that support the curriculum, lead to improved scores on CSAP and other assessment measures, and align with Colorado content standards.
2.2 Structures the program to provide flexible access to resources in a facility that is inviting, stimulating, accessible, and conducive to learning by both individuals and groups.
2.3 Promotes and encourages ethical use of information by staff and students.
Element 3: Program Administration
The quality school library program: 1 2 3
3.1 Is staffed with professional FTE proportional to enrollment, and support staff to allow full participation in instructional and standards-basedlearning practices.
3.2 Has staff which demonstrates strong instructional leadership through active, collaborative involvement in the school’s mission and goals.
3.3 Is provided with an adequate and consistent budget, and ongoing administrative support.
Evaluation Rating:
- Does not meet criteria
- Partially meets criteria
- Fully meets criteria
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For additional information, E-Mail: Hainer_G@cde.state.co.us

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