Standard 4: Advocacy and Leadership:

Candidates advocate for dynamic school library programs and positive learning environments that focus on student learning and achievement by collaborating and connecting with teachers, administrators, librarians, and the community. Candidates are committed to continuous learning and professional growth and lead professional development activities for other educators.  Candidates provide leadership by articulating ways in which school libraries contribute to student achievement.

ALA/AASL Standard 4 Elements:

4.1 Networking with the library community

4.2 Professional development

4.3 Leadership

4.4 Advocacy

Projects Presented and the Standard 4 Elements Represented: 

Advocacy Plan:  Standards:  

4.3 Leadership

4.4 Advocacy

Staff Development Plan:  Standards:

4.2 Professional development

4.3 Leadership

Action Research Project: Standards:

4.1 Networking with the library community

4.3 Leadership

4.4 Advocacy

Strategic Plan:

4.1 Networking with the library community

4.3 Leadership

4.4 Advocacy

Personal Philosophy:

As a school librarian, and teacher, I strive to provide a positive and dynamic learning environment for my students.  This involves collaborating with teachers on instructional projects, and with building and district administrators on policies that reflect our district, and building philosophy, mission, and goals.  Also, it is important to be an advocate for student learning, and needs, with the community, and parents as well.  This is beneficial for the success of the library for our students, parents, and the community. 

Reflective Statement:

The artifact and project links below represent my advocacy for collaborative planning and teaching, leadership and staff development, educating students and staff in copyright, fair use, and ethical practices in research.  Overall, the artifacts below represent a positive professional practice and teamwork with other professionals to ensure overall student success.  The advocacy plan represents my abilities in advocating for dynamic school library programs and for ultimately for student success.