Administration is a key component in creating a highly effective school library and teacher librarian. To help us understand why you are recommending your teacher librarian, we want to give you the opportunity to share why they are worthy of the instruction credential. Below you will answer questions and give input with examples of how your teacher librarian is highly effective in this area.
A highly effective teacher librarain plans relevant library lessons with intentionality and begins with the end in mind taking into consideration the essential learning skills for learners (whether young or adult). They persevere and secure administrative support to work with staff on collaborative co-teaching opportunities, realizing that co-taught lessons is a strategy that better meets the differentiating needs of students and adults. A highly effective teacher in this area embeds learner reflection into lessons to adjust instruction. The teacher-librarian values student and adult voice and choice in designing learning opportunities that learners find authentic in the real-world.
Tammy Langeberg, the HESTL Coordinator, may contact you to collect more evidence or with questions about the information you provided.