Program+Administrator

"Ensures that all members of the learning community have access to resources that meet a variety of needs and interests." //-Empowering Learners: Guidelines for School Library Programs// 
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Practicum Tasks

Grant: Dollar General

Part of the role as program administrator consists of finding ways to provide access to information and resources as well as creating programs to supplement the curriculum. In order to implement and execute many of these programs, a media specialist must find sources to help fund the programs. I found a literacy grant from Dollar General to help fund a program that, in conjunction with their families, helps students that are reading below their expected reading level to increase their literacy skills. Applying for grants is a skill within itself. It is a skill that is necessary for a media specialist to develop in order to provide extra programs and educational opportunities for students.

GA DOE 2010 Library Media Program Evaluation

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The above rubric was used to evaluate the Savannah Christian lower school library media program. Mrs. Tootle, the lower school media specialist, and I used the rubric to determine the levels of proficiency of certain areas of the media program. I created the above memo based on our findings. Completing this rubric allowed us to really take a closer look at the operation and functions of the media program. There were several areas we ended up identifying as basic but they were areas we initially thought would be exemplary. Completing this rubric made us realize just how much the media program can be improved and how it is a constant process. It is very important for a library media specialist to constantly evaluate, reflect, and revise the media program in order to ensure that it is meeting the needs of the learning community and is playing an active role in integrating the AASL standards into the curriculum.

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