Tracy+Schneider

[] Meeting #1: CASL Workshop on September 28- A Game Changer: Colorado School Library Professional Growth Cohort: Getting to Know You I attended this meeting at the invitation of Cristen Hardin, D20 librarian. I liked the intro session, especially sharing with many other librarians during the activities. The reminder to remember one positive thing I have done every day was great. I tend to beat myself up for not accomplishing everything that I hope to in a day...I forget about all that I HAVE accomplished. I like the women in my cohort and look forward to getting to know them better.
 * EMAIL: tracy.schneider@asd20 **
 * SCHOOL: The da Vinci Academy **
 * LIBRARY WEB SITE: **
 * DISTRICT: asd20 **
 * REFLECTION OF LEARNING: **

Meeting #2 - Cohort Meeting at my Library - 11/1/2013 This was a great meeting that really let us get to know each other and to hear what was going on in other libraries. We had a great discussion about fixed vs. flex schedules and the reality of the many "duties" that we have, especially in D20. It is nice to hear that we are not alone in our struggles and our achievements. I feel that I am developing a better sense of my own goals by hearing from other librarians.

Meeting #3 - Video Chat on "Google Hangouts" 12/12/2013 I think this was a great idea, Dinah! Took a little bit of effort to pull it, off, but it worked! I had the chance to chat one-on-one with Heidi for a bit. I told her some of my frustration in trying to collaborate with teachers, but feeling unsuccessful because of scheduling. She gave me some tips and then reminded me to remember the little victories. That was very helpful and helped me breathe a tiny sigh of relief. She and Dinah gave me some good advice on my goals, which I will post soon. I definitely prefer face-to-face meetings, but this one worked out better than I expected. **Annual School Library Growth Plan **
 * GROWTH PLAN: **
 * Date: Fall 2013 **


 * School Librarian: Tracy Schneider ** **School: The da Vinci Academy District: ASD20**


 * Library Mission: **The da Vinci Academy library is an integral part of the collaborative learning community, engaging students in the active pursuit of knowledge. Its mission is to foster a lifelong love of books and reading, to provide opportunities for exploration of knowledge, and to inspire creativity and expression in all areas of learning.


 * **GOAL 1 ** || **School Unified Improvement Plan Goal (UIP) Goal ** || **We will i ****ncrease academic growth for all students in reading, math and writing. ** ||
 * ^  || **HESLP Target area (which area would you like to improve upon?) ** || **Standard III: Planning, Preparation and Effective Instruction - Teacher demonstrates mastery in planning and preparation to deliver effective instruction and create an environment that facilitates learning for his/her students. Element IIIc: Teacher demonstrates a rich knowledge of current research on effective instructional practices to meet the developmental and academic needs of his/her students. ** ||
 * ^  || **My SMART goal which is worded to //show alignment between UIP and HESL Target area// ** || **At least 50% of students will demonstrate understanding of reading strategies taught in the library which support third grade instruction during the 2013-14 school year. ** ||
 * ^  || **My Strategies/Indicators for carrying out my SMART goal ** || **-Use exit slips to check for understanding **
 * <span style="color: #4f81bd; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">-Collaborate with 3rd grade to find out what strategies are being taught (such as: making predictions, inferencing, finding the main idea, summarizing) **
 * <span style="color: #4f81bd; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">-Review exit slips to see that at least 50% of students are understanding these concepts **
 * <span style="color: #4f81bd; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">-Meet with Academic Support Coach to strengthen my pedagogical knowledge of these reading strategies and how best to teach them effectively **
 * <span style="color: #4f81bd; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">-Select books that reinforce the skills being taught **
 * <span style="color: #4f81bd; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">-Plan questions for exit slips **
 * <span style="color: #4f81bd; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">-Ask for feedback from 3rd grade teachers and coaches ** ||
 * ^  || **<span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">My Partners ** || **<span style="color: #4f81bd; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">Third grade teachers and Academic Support Coach ** ||
 * ^  || **<span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">My Measure(s) of Success (evidence) ** || **<span style="color: #4f81bd; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">I will know I’m successful when… I see that at least 50% of students in each third grade class demonstrate understanding of the reading strategies being taught. ** ||
 * || **<span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">Measure of success as seen by others (evidence) ** || **<span style="color: #4f81bd; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">Others will know I’m successful when they see that collaboration adds to student success and that I can partner with teachers to reinforce skills being taught in the classroom. They will see exit slips showing that students understand the concepts being taught. ** ||


 * **<span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;">GOAL 2 ** || **<span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">School Unified Improvement Plan Goal (UIP) Goal ** || **<span style="color: #4f81bd; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">We will ****<span style="color: #4f81bd; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">increase growth in reading for students with disabilities and students needing to catch up. ** || ||
 * ^  || **<span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">HESLP Target area (which area would you like to improve upon?) ** || **<span style="color: #4f81bd; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">Standard IV: Professional Leadership & Responsibilities - Teacher demonstrates professional leadership and responsibilities and reflects on his/her practice to improve teaching and learning. Element IVc: Teacher advocates for schools and students, partnering with students, families and communities as appropriate. Element IVh: Teacher is responsible for managing classroom materials and supplies, performing non-instructional duties and supervising volunteers and paraprofessionals. ** || ||
 * ^  || **<span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">My SMART goal which is worded to //show alignment between UIP and HESL Target area// ** || **<span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">I will increase the amount and type of reading materials available to all students by: **
 * <span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">-raising funds to buy more eBooks for the da Vinci collection **
 * <span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">-making sure that these eBooks support the curriculum and align with Common Core Standards to support growth in reading **
 * <span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">-training teachers on accessing and using eBooks in their classrooms and on using “read aloud” stories to help struggling readers **
 * <span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">-collaborating with teachers to get their expertise in making valuable selections **
 * <span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">-reviewing eBooks to be sure they support our students with disabilities and those needing to catch up ** || ||
 * ^  || **<span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">My Strategies/Indicators for carrying out my SMART goal ** || **<span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">- I will raise funds specifically for eBooks (Barnes & Noble and Scholastic Book Fairs) **
 * <span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">-I will apply for a PTO grant for eBooks in January **
 * <span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">-I will offer PD opportunities for teachers to train on accessing and using eBooks **
 * <span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">-I will monitor Mackin records to see who is accessing books and how many books students are reading from our eBook collection ** || ||
 * ^  || **<span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">My Partners ** || **<span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">I will partner with parents at fundraisers, teachers through PD training and for ordering books, and with the eBook representative to be sure we are fully utilizing the capabilities of their eBook platform, especially with features that can aid struggling readers. ** || ||
 * ^  || **<span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">My Measure(s) of Success (evidence) ** || **<span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">-Growth of eBook collection from 98 books (currently) to at least 120 eBooks by April **
 * <span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">-Increased usage of eBooks from probably 5% of students currently to 40% of the student body by April (that would be 182 students accessing eBooks) **
 * <span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">-Checking records to see how many eBooks are being accessed and which titles are most used ** || ||
 * ^  || **<span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">Measure of success as seen by others (evidence) ** || **<span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">-All students, staff and parents will see the new eBooks and have access to them at school and from home. **
 * <span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">-I will use my library newsletter to report new eBook purchases, to indicate the number of students accessing eBooks and to encourage home use of eBooks. **
 * <span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">-I will report usage and statistics at an April or May staff meeting to show everyone the success of eBooks in increasing reading achievement. ** || ||


 * GROWTH PLAN EVIDENCE: **