LIBRARY VISION STATEMENT

The school library fosters a community of learning and literacy that leads to high academic achievement, independent reading, life-long learning, communication, critical thinking, collaboration, and creativity.

LIBRARY MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the library program supports the intellectual, social, and personal development of all students by:

• Providing physical, digital, and intellectual access to information in a warm, stimulating, and safe environment.

• Providing instruction, learning strategies, and practice in using ideas and information for effective learning.

• Integrating the library program throughout every student’s education through collaboration and advocacy.

​LIBRARY BELIEF STATEMENTS

1.  Students are motivated and independent learners.

• Students successfully employ information and digital literacy, technology, and critical thinking skills in subject-area learning experiences.

• Students are engaged in independent reading and inquiry-based learning.

2.  The library is a powerful intellectual and social space where students and teachers gather ideas, exchange points of view, and learn together.

• Students and staff have access to certified school library media specialists.

• Students have access to the library and all its resources.

• The library provides access to high-quality resources in a variety of formats that support curricular and instructional goals and responds to diverse student needs and interests.

• The library facility is welcoming, with a climate conducive to individual and shared learning.

• Current technology is available to support multiple learning experiences in the library and remote access to library resources.

​3.  The library program supports a culture of literacy throughout the school.

• ​Teachers integrate resources and information-literacy skills into every classroom.

• Teachers collaborate with the librarian and other teachers to optimize instruction and curriculum design.

4.  The library fosters a professional learning community.

• Teachers, support staff, principals, and librarians engage in ongoing professional development.

• Librarians facilitate professional dialog and networking among teachers, support staff, principals, and other librarians to support continuous improvement. 

We, the Chilton Public School District, believe that preparing students to achieve their potential is our highest priority. In partnership, with all members of our community, we are committed to inspiring our students to be life-long learners and responsible, contributing members in a global society.

District Vision Statement

Our vision is to:

• be an innovative school system recognized for every student's demonstration of the skills necessary to succeed in a rapidly changing world

• demonstrate continuous improvement through the delivery of a challenging education program that fosters student achievement, accommodates individual learning styles, and values personal integrity

• develop an interactive partnership between the school district and the community that is mutually beneficial.

District Core Values

We Value: Honesty, Integrity, Community Service, Respect for all, School facilities that support safe learning environments, Financial stability, The teaching and learning process: they are the core business of our schools, Continuous improvement in delivering an excellent educational program, A highly trained professional staff, Our reputation as a high performing school district, All students succeeding at high levels.

District Belief Statements

1. We believe that all students can learn at high levels.

2. We believe that all students are entitled to a rigorous curriculum that challenges each student's capacity to learn.

3. We believe that teacher effectiveness and expertise have a significant impact on student learning.

4. We believe that our financial and human resources must directly support student learning.

5. We believe that the success of every student is critical to the future of our schools, our community, our nation and the global marketplace in which they will work.

Chilton Public Schools Library Plan 2024-2027