Professional+Development

=** Professional Development Plan **= **Standard 1:** The educator demonstrates the ability to use the central concepts, tools of inquiry, and structures of each discipline he or she teaches and can create opportunities that make these aspects of subject matter meaningful for all students. Activities: · Read the following professional journals: // Booklist // // Edu-topia // // Learning and Leading with Technology // // Library Media Connection // // Multimedia Schools // // School Library Journal // // VOYA // · Attend library workshops (KASL District I workshop, KASL state conference NEKLS workshop) · Meet monthly with district librarians · Book study: //Various articles relating to the Common Core Standards// (2012-2013) //Project Based Learning Design and Coaching Guide// (2012-2013) //Navigating the English Language Arts Common Core State Standards// (2012-2013) //Education Nation// (2011-2012) //Igniting a Passion for Reading// (2010-2011) //21st Century Skills: Learning for Life in Our Times// (2010-2011) //The Motivation Breakthrough// (2009-2010) //Empowering Learners// (2009-2010) //Redefining Literacy for the 21st Century// (2008-2009) various journal articles (2007-2011) · Attend Kansas Association of Librarians meetings

**Standard 12:** The educator understands the role of technology in society and demonstrates skills using instructional tools and technology to gather, analyze, and present information, enhance instructional practices, facilitate professional productivity and communication, and help all students use instructional technology effectively. Activities: · Attend SHAL Tech meetings · Attend technology workshops (MACE) · Read professional journals such as //Leading and Learning with Technology// · Google Power Searching and Google Advanced Power Searching online class (2012-2013) · Participate in 23 Things Kansas: Learning 2.0 Tools

**Standard 14:** Applicable Content Standards Library Media Standards 1-7 **Standard 1:** The library media specialist applies the principles of library and information studies to create effective, integrated library media programs. **Standard 2:** The library media specialist integrates information literacy through collaboration, planning, implementation, and assessment of learning. **Standard 3:** The library media specialist applies knowledge of learning styles and of human growth and development. **Standard 4:** The library media specialist provides equitable access to and effective use of technologies and innovations. **Standard 5:** The library media specialist plans, develops implements, manages, and evaluates the library media program. **Standard 6:** The library media specialist upholds professional ethics and promotes equity and diversity. **Standard 7:** The library media specialist recognizes the role of the library media program within the community. Activities: · Continue to read professional journals · Annually update library policy handbook · Annually review district policies that pertain to the library media center · Annually review and/or update library standards and curriculum maps · Use the Follett collection analysis to aid development of library collection · Attend KASL District I workshop, KASL state conference and NEKLS workshop