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School Libraries & Education. Future Scan September 12, 2009. School Libraries & Education. Significant changes in school libraries/education in the past 3-5 years Accountability based on student test scores rather than inputs/output - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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School Libraries & Education
Future Scan
September 12, 2009
School Libraries & Education
Significant changes in school libraries/education in the past 3-5 years
Accountability based on student test scores rather than inputs/output
Greater electronic access to library resources (incoming and outgoing)
Less emphasis on program administration and more emphasis on teaching & learning
% of schools with a school library trending down Despite overall increase in % of schools with certified SLMS
severe regional cutbacks
School Libraries & Education
Assumptions about the next 3-5 years
Federal government will redefine accountability Common core standards will be adopted Demand for innovation will result in changing school structure School improvement data will drive allocation of billions of
federal dollars Trend towards unwalled, networked library will continue Access to digital resources will increase Value of and funding for SLMP will depend on role SLMS plays
in this environment
School Libraries & Education
Assumptions with the greatest impact on ALA in the next 3-5 years
Funding decisions will be data/research driven ESEA (formerly NCLB) will be reauthorized Common core standards will be adopted The instructional role of the school librarian may not
be understood/apparent to decision-makers
School Libraries & Education
Critical uncertainties that, if they occurred, could significantly impact the library profession in the next 3-5 years
Federal programs/legislation are silent on SLMP’s Decision-makers view school librarians as replaceable Digital products traditionally thought of as "library materials“ go
directly into curriculum management systems and directly to teacher/student desktops
Young people embrace or dismiss the idea that an information expert or readers' advisor represents a useful and valuable supporter.
School Libraries & Education
Linda Braun, President, YALSA
Thom Barthelmess, President, ALSC
Steve Matthews, ALA Executive Board member
Julie Walker, Executive Director, AASL
Mary Ghikas, ALA Senior AED