Personalized Professional Learning

Library Media Specialists create video tutorials, websites, and digital handouts for teachers on technology tools and resources, which allows  for on-demand access

The LMS at all buildings continually provide personalized professional learning in a variety of formats (large group, small group, and individual), both planned and at point of need

LMS train students and staff to use Destiny (the library catalog) to find books of interest to promote literacy

LMS train students and staff how to find and use eBooks and audiobooks to promote literacy

LMS present trainings on new technology at staff meetings and district-wide professional development days, including AI tools

The District pays for each LMS to attend one conference per year

LMS share information learned from conferences with each other and staff once back in the buildings

Share relevant professional learning resources such as articles and tutorials through email or in person

LMS promote and train staff on the online subscriptions we have 

Survey teachers to determine needs

Align professional development sessions with district and school goals, including SASD equity goals

Professional development provided to new staff during the New Teacher Orientation days as needed

The Technology Department has a website with links to "how-to guides", making on-demand support easily accessible 

Elementary LMS participating in Cox Campus literacy training with the whole staff 

LMS on committee that created Staff Guidelines for AI use

Continue to learn about new technologies and tools and share that information with staff, especially in the area of AI

Train staff on any AI tools that the District selects

LMS on committee to create Student Guidelines for AI use

Continue to attend conferences and trainings and bring the information back to staff  

Advocate to be given more time during professional development days to present information, especially after LMS attend a conference 

Create a district-wide plan for professional development with an emphasis on incorporating technology in the classroom

Elementary LMS work together more to share library media teaching and learning ideas

District LMS partner to create a unified professional learning plan that supports technology integration across all schools

Regularly partner with teachers to co-plan integrated lessons that connect library resources with classroom objectives