Highly Effective Schools Through Libraries: Every Student Succeeds

Highly Effective - Planning - (Use both "Planning" components to earn this exemplar.)

A highly effective teacher librarian develops effective plans for the library program. Annual review of school focus goals, library data and collaborative input from the school community is part of developing a plan of action for continuous quality improvement. Planning Exemplar Application   

Highly Effective - Instructional Specialist - (Use all three "Instructional Specialist" components to earn this exemplar.)

The highly effective teacher librarian designs and implements lessons and assessments that meaningfully integrate 21st Century Learning Standards, Colorado Academic Standards, and digital literacy skills through direct instruction and collaboration with content teachers. Instructional Specialist Exemplar Application 

Highly Effective - Leadership - (Use both "Leadership" components to earn this exemplar.)

As a leader, the highly effective teacher librarian promotes collaboration and creative problem solving. The teacher librarian influences staff and students to embrace a growth mindset by demonstrating lifelong learning in practice. Leadership Exemplar Application   

Highly Effective - Library Environment - (Select two "Environment" components to earn this exemplar.)

The highly effective teacher librarian establishes a safe, inclusive and respectful learning environment for a diverse population of students. The school library space is open, warm welcoming; it is flexibly designed to meet a wide variety of needs as well as to foster learning and curiosity. Library Environment Exemplar Application   

Highly Effective - Library Management - (Select two "Management" components to earn this exemplar.)

The highly effective school library and library staff  believes that  print, multimedia, and electronic materials are core ingredients for building a foundation for literacy, reading pleasure, and research skills. A strong collection:  1) includes professionally selected print and digital resources that are easily accessible, align to curriculum, foster independent reading needs, and reflect diverse points of view; and 2) is regularly weeded to create a viable and current collection, resulting in an aesthetically pleasing environment that facilitates and encourages users to select relevant materials. Library Management Exemplar Application