School Library Programs:
Standards and Guidelines for Texas

A. Knowledgeable of the TEKS and collaborates with teachers in all subject areas to integrate State-mandated curriculum into at least 90% of the lesson plans presented in the library.

A. Knowledgeable of the TEKS and collaborates with teachers in all subject areas to integrate State-mandated curriculum into at least 80% of the lesson plans presented in the library.

A. Knowledgeable of the TEKS and collaborates with teachers in all subject areas to integrate State-mandated curriculum into at least 55% of the lesson plans presented in the library.

A. Knowledgeable of the TEKS and collaborates with teachers in all subject areas to integrate State-mandated curriculum into less than 55% of the lesson plans presented in the library.

B. Integrates a research process model, such as The Big6™, Independent Investigation Method by Active Learning (IIM), or other research process model, into at least 90% of the research projects by collaboratively developing plans, activities, and assessments for large group, small group, and individual learning experiences.

B. Integrates a research process model such as The Big6™, Independent Investigation Method by Active Learning (IIM), or other research process model, into at least 80% of the research projects by collaboratively developing plans, activities, and assessments for learning experiences.

B. Integrates a research process model such as Big6™, Independent Investigation Method byActive Learning (IIM), or other research process model, into at least 55% of the research projects by collaboratively developing plans, activities, and assessments for learning experiences.

B. Integrates a research process model such as The Big6™, Independent Investigation Method by Active Learning (IIM), or other research process model, into less than 55% of the research projects by collaboratively developing plans, activities, and assessments for learning experiences.

C. Instructs at least 90% of the students in the effective use of print and electronic resources related to curricular and/or independent learning needs to assist students in developing their own research strategies, in compliance with ethical standards.

C. Instructs at least 80% of the students in the effective use of print and electronic resources related to curricular and/or independent learning needs to assist students in developing their own research strategies, in compliance with ethical standards.

C. Instructs at least 55% of the students in the effective use of print and electronic resources related to curricular and/or independent learning needs to assist students in developing their own research strategies, in compliance with ethical standards.

C. Instructs less than 55% of the students in the effective use of print and electronic resources related to curricular and/or independent learning needs to assist students in developing their own research strategies, in compliance with ethical standards.

D. Differentiates instructional strategies according to multiple learning styles of at least 90% of students with consideration to individual and cooperative grouping and aligned with students’ prior learning and experiences.

D. Differentiates instructional strategies according to multiple learning styles of at least 80% of students with consideration to individual and cooperative grouping and aligned with students’ prior learning and experiences.

D. Differentiates instructional strategies according to multiple learning styles of at least 55% of students with consideration to individual and cooperative grouping and aligned with students’ prior learning and experiences.

D. Differentiates instructional strategies according to multiple learning styles of less than 55% of students with consideration to individual and cooperative grouping and aligned with students’ prior learning and experiences.

E. Collaboratively assists at least 90% of students in developing research strategies and communicating findings in a variety of formats.

E. Collaboratively assists at least 80% of students in developing research strategies and communicating findings in a variety of formats.

E. Collaboratively assists at least 55% of students in developing research strategies and communicating findings in a variety of formats.

E. Collaboratively assists less than 55% of students in developing research strategies and communicating findings in a variety of formats.

A. Collaborates with reading instructional staff to integrate library resources and services into at least 90% of the reading activities presented in the library, such as storytimes, booktalks, reading promotions, etc.

A. Collaborates with reading instructional staff to integrate library resources and services into at least 80% of the reading activities presented in the library, such as storytimes, booktalks, reading promotions, etc.

A. Collaborates with reading instructional staff to integrate library resources and services into at least 55% of the reading activities presented in the library, such as storytimes, booktalks, reading promotions, etc.

A. Collaborates with reading instructional staff to integrate library resources and services into less than 55% of the reading activities presented in the library, such as storytimes, booktalks, reading promotions, etc.

B. Works collaboratively and individually to provide reading programs throughout the year, such as reading programs suggested by professional associations and State agencies, including storytimes, book discussion groups, Bluebonnet, Tayshas, Lone Star, and 2 X 2 Reading List. At least 90% of elementary students will participate in one or more reading programs throughout the school year. At least 40% of secondary students will participate in one or more reading programs throughout the school year.

B. Works collaboratively and individually to provide reading programs throughout the year, such as reading programs suggested by professional associations and State agencies, including storytimes, Bluebonnet, Tayshas, Lone Star, and 2 X 2 Reading List. At least 75% of elementary students will participate in one or more reading programs throughout the school year. At least 30% of secondary students will participate in one or more reading programs throughout the school year.

B. Works collaboratively and individually to provide reading programs throughout the year, such as reading programs suggested by professional associations and State agencies, including storytimes, Bluebonnet, Tayshas, Lone Star, and 2 X 2 Reading List. At least 50% of elementary students will participate in one or more reading programs throughout the school year. At least 20% of secondary students will participate in one or more reading programs throughout the school year.

B. Works individually to provide reading programs throughout the year, such as reading programs suggested by professional associations and State agencies, including storytimes, Bluebonnet, Tayshas, Lone Star, and 2 X 2 Reading List. Less than 50% of elementary students will participate in one or more reading programs throughout the school year. Less than 20% of secondary students will participate in one or more reading programs throughout the school year.

C. Works collaboratively to provide at least monthly changes of reading promotion displays (9 times throughout the year).

C. Works collaboratively and individually to provide changes of reading promotion displays every 6 weeks (6 times throughout the year).

C. Works collaboratively and individually to provide changes of reading promotion displays every 9 weeks (4 times throughout the year).

C. Works individually to change reading promotion displays less often than every 9 weeks throughout the year.

D. Collaborates with members of the learning community and actively engages, directs and encourages students to develop a lifelong appreciation of literature and other creative expressions of information through at least 7 methods throughout the school and community, e.g., formal introduction to program, class book talks, one-on-one with patrons, promotion of current information in newspapers and periodicals, guest speakers such as authors, storytellers, journalists, illustrators, etc., and web sites that support literary and educational objectives.

D. Collaborates with members of the learning community and actively engages, directs and encourages students to develop a lifelong appreciation of literature and other creative expressions of information through at least 6 methods throughout the school and community, e.g., formal introduction to program, class book talks, one-on-one with patrons, promotion of current information in newspapers and periodicals, guest speakers such as authors, storytellers, journalists, illustrators, etc., and web sites that support literary and educational objectives.

D. Collaborates with members of the learning community and actively engages, directs and encourages students to develop a lifelong appreciation of literature and other creative expressions of information through at least 5 methods throughout the school and community, e.g., formal introduction to program, class book talks, one-on-one with patrons, promotion of current information in newspapers and periodicals, guest speakers such as authors, storytellers, journalists, illustrators, etc., and web sites that support literary and educational objectives.

D. Collaborates with members of the learning community and actively engages, directs and encourages students to develop a lifelong appreciation of literature and other creative expressions of information through less than 5 methods throughout the school and community, e.g., formal introduction to program, class book talks, one-on-one with patrons, promotion of current information in newspapers and periodicals, guest speakers such as authors, storytellers, journalists, illustrators, etc., and web sites that support literary and educational objectives.

A. Participates in the ongoing identification and assessment of staff and students’ learning needs in areas related to information literacy, ethics, and technology.

A. Participates annually in the identification and assessment of staff members’ learning needs in areas related to information literacy, ethics, and technology.

A. Assists as directed in the identification and assessment of staff members’ learning needs in areas related to information literacy, ethics, and technology.

A. Does not participate in the identification and assessment of staff members’ learning needs in areas related to information literacy, ethics, and technology.

B. Continually addresses issues and needs of staff and students identified by librarian, and other campus and district staff, including administrators through professional development for staff and curriculum integration of technology and information literacy for students.

B. Annually addresses issues and needs identified by librarian, and other campus and district staff, including administrators through professional development..

B. Upon request, addresses issues and needs identified by librarian, and other campus and district staff, including administrators through professional development.

B. B. Does not address issues and needs identified by librarian, and other campus and district staff, including administrators through professional development.

C. Library is flexibly scheduled and adequately staffed, and librarian provides at least 90% of point-of-need training for staff and students.

C. Library is flexibly scheduled and adequately staffed, and librarian provides at least 80% of point-of-need training for staff and students.

C. Library is flexibly scheduled and adequately staffed, and librarian provides at least 55% of point-of-need training for staff and students.

C. Library is not flexibly scheduled and adequately staffed, and librarian provides less than 55% of point-of-need training for staff and students.

D. Elementary librarians collaborate with teachers to administer reading assessment instruments such as the Texas Primary Reading Inventory (TPRI), and collaborate with teachers to determine how the results may be used to improve student reading achievement.

D. Elementary librarians collaborate with teachers to use results of reading assessment instruments such as the Texas Primary Reading Inventory (TPRI) to improve student reading achievement.

D. Elementary librarians understand how early reading assessment instruments such as the Texas Primary Reading Inventory (TPRI) are utilized by teachers.

D. Elementary librarians have little or no knowledge of reading assessment instruments such as the Texas Primary Reading Inventory (TPRI)

E. Provides and conducts professional development for campus personnel and others, such as district personnel and parent and teacher groups, at least 5 times annually that supports the school library program elements found in State-mandated curriculum, the SBEC guidelines, the STaR Chart at the target technology level, and national standards for library programs.

E. Conducts professional development for campus personnel and others, such as district personnel and parent and teacher groups at least 3 times annually that supports the school library program elements found in State-mandated curriculum, the SBEC guidelines, the STaR Chart at the target technology level, and national standards for library programs.

E. Conducts professional development for campus personnel and others, such as district personnel and parent and teacher groups at least 1 time annually that supports the school library program elements found in State-mandated curriculum, the SBEC guidelines, the STaR Chart at the target technology level, and national standards for library programs.

E. Does not conduct professional development for campus personnel and others, such as district personnel and parent and teacher groups that supports the school library program elements found in State-mandated curriculum, the SBEC guidelines, the STaR Chart at the target technology level, and national standards for library programs.

F. Develops and promotes online training modules for staff, students, and community that support the school library program elements found in State-mandated curriculum, the SBEC guidelines, the STaR Chart at the target technology level, and national standards for library programs.

F. Promotes online training modules that support the school library program elements found in State-mandated curriculum, the SBEC guidelines, the STaR Chart at the target technology level, and national standards for library programs.

F. Upon request, directs staff to online training modules that support the school library program elements found in State-mandated curriculum, the SBEC guidelines, the STaR Chart at the target technology level, and national standards for library programs.

F. Does not use online training modules that support the school library program elements found in State-mandated curriculum, the SBEC guidelines, the STaR Chart at the target technology level, and national standards for library programs.

G. Updates personal knowledge and skills through ongoing self-assessment and seeks out continuing professional educational opportunities, including current teaching practices. Fulfills SBEC Standard Certificate Renewal of School Librarian Certificate, if applicable.

G. Updates personal knowledge and skills and participates in local continuing professional educational opportunities. Fulfills SBEC Standard Certificate Renewal of School Librarian Certificate, if applicable.

G. Updates personal knowledge and skills as directed by district staff. Fulfills SBEC Standard Certificate Renewal of School Librarian Certificate, if applicable.

G. Spends little time in self-assessment of personal knowledge and skills. Does not fulfill SBEC Standard Certificate Renewal of School Librarian Certificate, if applicable.