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It's April in the year 2020 and it's kind of strange times, right? CORONAVIRUS. COVID-19. Says it all. But even with this pandemic, it's still April, it's still spring, and it's still  School Library Month . School libraries around the nation take advanatge of the entire month of April to celebrate the essential role that strong school libraries play in teaching, learning, and fostering the well-being of children. Our libraries celebrate by hosting community events, providing special services, collaborating with classroom teachers, promoting in the physical library (if still open! 😉) and through the virtual library, and teaching thematic lessons using School Library Standards.   Check out the resources on this page to help you come up with ideas to celebrate digitally and from afar. Public and other types of libraries can buoy school libraries through promotion and partnerships. No matter type of library, libraries ensure tha...

This is post 4 of 4 about the SD School Library Standards. The  first post  provided a general overview and a little background history. The  second post highlighted Textual Literacy  and the   third post covered the Information Literacy strand .  The last of the three strands in the SD School Library Content Standards document is Civic and Ethical Literacy.  This strand is all about ethical participation and digital citizenship. In the coding system, the IL indicates this strand. [i.e. KG.LIB. CE .1.1] CIVIC & ETHCIAL LITERACY (CE): Rights & Responsibilities ----- There is only one standard in the CE strand. In the coding system, the number after the strand indicates the standard. [i.e. KG.LIB.CE. 1 .1] Students recognize the rights, responsibilities, and opportunities of living and learning in an interconnected world. ----- There are six objectives in the CE strand. In the coding system, the objective is the very last numb...

This is post 3 of 4 about the SD School Library Standards. The  first post  provided a general overview and a little background history. The  second post  covered the Textual Literacy strand. This post introduces the Information Literacy strand. The second of the three strands in the SD School Library Content Standards document is Information Literacy.  This strand is all about the research process. In the coding system, the IL indicates this strand. [i.e. KG.LIB. I L .1.1] INFORMATION LITERACY (IL): Inquiry & Research ----- There is only one standard in the IL strand. In the coding system, the number after the strand indicates the standard. [i.e. KG.LIB.IL. 1 .1] Students use research strategies to create and share new knowledge.  ----- There are six objectives in the IL strand. In the coding system, the objective is the very last number. [i.e. KG.LIB.IL.1. 1 ] OBJECTIVE  1 KG.LIB.IL.1. 1 -  Explore the physical and/o...

This is post 2 of 4 about the SD School Library Standards. The  first post  provided a general overview and a little background history. In the next three posts, I'll cover each strand of that document. To make this post less lengthy, I'll share all of the objectives but only of grades kindergarten, 6th, and 9-12th. This condensed snapshot should give you an idea of grade-level expectations, known as vertical alignment. Of course, to view all of the grade levels, take a look at the official  SD School Library Content Standards . The first of three strands in the standards document is Textual Literacy.  The first strand is all about reading and engaging with reading.  In the coding system, the TL indicates this strand. [i.e. KG.LIB. TL .1.1] TEXTUAL LITERACY (TL): Reading & Engagement ----- There is only one standard in the TL strand. In the coding system, the number after the strand indicates the standard. [i.e. KG.LIB.TL. 1 .1] Stud...

So far the South Dakota State Library has offered two sessions of the online course titled  An Introduction to the 2019 School Library Standards . 48 school librarians, paraprofessionals, and teachers have earned college credit or CEU hours by taking part in this course. The SD State Library will offer another session in March 2020. Registration for this session opens in early February 2019 and will be communicated via the SD School Library Listserv . I'll spend three more posts highlighting of each strand of the 2019 School Library Standards , but for this one, here's a bit of background info. For more depth and breadth, you'll have to take the course! 😉 Content standards provide educators a roadmap for what their students should know and be able to do. Standards are not curriculum. The South Dakota School Library Standards are designed to be age-appropriate guides for successful student learning - learning that should be differentiated , c...

About 40 library staff across South Dakota are diving into the first round of the online course  An Introduction to the 2019 SD School Library Standards. This course is part of the Learn & Lead series from the South Dakota State Library and is specifically for school librarians and others who work with school libraries. This one-credit course aims to introduce the new 2019 School Library Content Standards and help guide school librarians and other educators in their professional practice. Additional rounds of this course are scheduled for Fall 2019 and Spring 2010.  To learn more for this upcoming opportunity, visit LEARN & LEAD: An Introduction to the 2019 SD School Library Standards or contact Alissa Adams.