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2006 Recipient |
PARTNERS IN
ACHIEVEMENT: LIBRARIES & STUDENTS (PALS)
Improving Student Achievement through
Data Use for Library-Media Specialists
A
substantial body of research since 1990 clearly demonstrates ……that a
well-stocked library staffed by a certified library media specialist has a
positive impact on student achievement, regardless of the socio-economic or
educational levels of the community.
- Scholastic Research Foundation paper, June
2004
Tier 1
This 2005-06 project is designed to improve
library instruction in information literacy skills, and library collections, by
linking them to identified student learning needs. The purpose is to improve student
achievement. The first year of the project focuses on ELA achievement in
grades 5 through 8.
Library-media specialists will develop their
capacity to participate in collaborative building or district-based processes
that use student achievement data to make instructional and program decisions.
Practical applications using multiple data measures will be emphasized.
Training will address two key areas: NYS
Assessments and Data Analysis. The Assessment training will address the nature
and format of the NYS assessment program, with emphasis on ELA 5-8 and library
and information skills in core content areas. Included will be a look at
samples of questions and consideration of the information literacy skills
involved. Also included will be an overview of the new Grade 3-8 tests and the
new ELA 3-8 Core Curriculum.
The Data Analysis sections will focus on the
types of reports available and the applicability of available data analysis
programs such as COGNOS and Data Mentor. The project will include guidelines
and strategies for analyzing student work and the skills required for
collaborative dialogue. The resulting identification of student needs will be
applied to collection analysis, library instruction, and ultimately to lesson
designed in collaboration with classroom teachers.
In-district coaching or consulting will be
available to participants, with the option of focusing on either data use or
library instruction.
Tier 2
This project is designed to address the direct connection between
library information skills instruction and library collections by linking them
to identified student learning needs. The purpose is to improve student
achievement. In 2006-07 the focus will be on ELA and Social Studies
achievement in grades 3 through 8.
Library-media specialists and teacher partners
will develop their capacity to participate in collaborative building or
district-based processes that use student achievement data to make
instructional and program decisions. Practical applications using multiple data
measures will be emphasized.
Training will address two key areas: NYS
Assessments and Data Analysis. The assessment training will address the nature
and format of the NYS assessment program, with emphasis on ELA and Social Studies,
and library information skills in core content areas. Sample questions and the
national information literacy standards will be examined. Librarians are
invited to have teacher partners in the project.
The Data Analysis sections will focus on the
types of reports available and the applicability of available data analysis
programs such as COGNOS and Data Mentor. The resulting identification of
student needs will be applied to collection development, library instruction,
and ultimately to lessons designed in collaboration with classroom teachers.
Participants will also implement a method for
using specific criteria to analyze the library collection and develop an action
plan for the library program.
On-site coaching or consulting will be available
to participants focusing on data use and library instruction.
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Contact: Judi Dzikowski; jdzikowski@ocmboces.org Mary
Tiedemann; mtiedemann@ocmboces.org School Library
System, OCM BOCES: 315-433-2670 |
Kathy
Southwell; ksouthwe@ocmboces.org Peter McCarthy; pmccarth@ocmboces.org School Quality Services, OCM BOCES:
315-433-2662 |