MKES

Media Keys Effectiveness System

Columbia County implemented a new evaluation system for media specialists in the 2020-2021 school year: the Media Keys Effectiveness System (MKES). The MKES consists of 10 standards that accurately reflect the role of a 21st century library media specialist.

• Evaluator Survey

• Media Keys Effectiveness System (MKES, updated September 2019)

• MKES Self Assessment Form

• MKES Walk-Thru Form (2 - 10 Minute Observation - Looking at standards 1,2,3,5 and 7)

• MKES Summative Assessment Form (1 - Media Specialist should build portfolio that helps complete MKES Standards 1-10)

• MKES Remediation Plan

• Contributing Professionals Platform (DOE)​

• Sample Goals for LMS

Additional national resources about school media specialists:

School Librarians as Learning Leaders: An Administrator's Guide (infographic from AASL)

If you have any questions, please contact Nic Carroll at nicholas.carroll@ccboe.net or 706-250-1880.