Instructional Services

Being a Teacher Librarian

Being the teacher-librarian...

A complete SLPPM will contain the following information:

An Instructional Services Policy containing these elements:

  • A Rationale Statement that relates back to the school's vision and values and states the instructional services policy's impacts on students
  • A succinct Instructional Services Policy Statement encompassing the principles of:

goals and priorities

scope/development

standards/assessments/measures

management

responsibility

equity

  • Definition of the Policy's Audience
  • Authorship of the Policy
  • Related Documents that inform the Policy (Studies, Data, Official Statements)
  • Date of Ratification
  • Date for Review


Supporting Procedural Documentation including, but not limited to:

  • Supervision Responsibilities for Teacher Librarian
  • A Copy of the Fixed and/or Flexible Instructional Schedule
  • National and/or State Instructional & Student Learning Standards
  • Library Instruction Scope & Sequence for K-12
  • Library Curriculum Map
  • Library Orientation Curriculum & Materials
  • Inquiry Schedule/Curriculum Map for Grade-Level Classrooms
  • District Approved Resources for Instruction
  • Instruction Mandates (if applicable)
  • Reading & Literacy Promotions, Celebrations & Programs
  • Student Clubs & Camps