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Where's the Principal? School Libraries and Frontline Advocacy
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FRONT AND CENTERThe School Principal and the School Library
Nancy MageeAdministrator for Board Support and Community RelationsSan Mateo County Office of Education
IS YOUR SCHOOL PRINCIPAL AFRONTLINE LIBRARY ADVOCATE?
ALA Resources: http://www.ala.org/advocacy/advlegadvocacyuniversity/frontline_advocacy/frontline_school
PRINCIPALS HAVE A CRITICAL ROLE IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF CHANGE IN SCHOOLS(MICHAEL FULLEN, 2002 )
“Although teacher-librarians generally view principal support as being critical to the success of the library program (Haycock, 1995), they often have low expectations of principal support (J.M.
Campbell, 1991) and rarely engage in the kind of activities that would increase their principal’s understanding and support.” (Edwards, 1989)
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RelationshipsRelationshipsRelationships
BUILD A STRONG FOUNDATION
Be patient; good relationships take time Be intentional; start with names Build professional credibility Communicate effectively Work to advance school goals Begin with the willing Be positive and welcoming
BUILD A DIVERSE NETWORKON THE FRONTLINE
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SHUSH?WHAT THE PRINCIPAL HEARS…
If the Principal believes the library is a warehouse and librarians are service providers who only respond to teacher or student requests, then …
MAKE SOME NOISE!
A FRONTLINE PRINCIPAL …….
Explicitly articulates the value of a strong school library program
Includes the library in conversations with students, parents, other principals and district administrators
Enables librarian to rotate to common planning time meetings
Is visible Has expectations
A FRONTLINE PRINCIPAL …….
Connects library With technology
21st Century Learning
A FRONTLINE PRINCIPAL …….
Reflects trust in teacher librarian knowledge
Includes library program in staff meeting topics and discussions
Expects evidence of collaboratively planned projects as part of teacher coaching
ALIGN THE PARTNERSHIPSPEAK A COMMON LANGUAGE
ALIGN THE PARTNERSHIPSPEAK A COMMON LANGUAGE
RESOURCES
RESOURCES
RESOURCES
LAUNCH YOUR PRINCIPAL TO THE FRONTLINE
THANK YOU
Nancy MageeAdministrator for Board Support and Community Relations
San Mateo County Office of Education
(650) 802-5553