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Are we speaking the same language?
Are we speaking the same language?
Librarians, Principals, the school library,
and taking the lead
Librarians, Principals, the school library,
and taking the lead
Joel Castro, Principal
East Early College High School
Houston ISD
(with lots of assistance from Aline Baldwin, EECHS librarian)
Texas Library Association presents
Are We Speaking the Same Language?
Librarians, Principals, the School Library, and Taking the Lead
Texas Library Association presents
Are We Speaking the Same Language?
Librarians, Principals, the School Library, and Taking the Lead
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Information for LaterInformation for Later
• CE certificates may be printed from the TLA CE web site tomorrow:
www.txla.org/ce. • A free recording of this webinar
will be available next Monday, May 10, on the same web site.
• CE certificates may be printed from the TLA CE web site tomorrow:
www.txla.org/ce. • A free recording of this webinar
will be available next Monday, May 10, on the same web site.
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• Please note the “Raise Hand” button on your screen – or you can type questions via the chat box.
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• Everyone will receive an evaluation survey immediately after the webinar.
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• Everyone will receive an evaluation survey immediately after the webinar.
Joel CastroJoel Castro• Started as bilingual teacher
16 yrs ago.
• Campus technologist, district technology supervisor, asst principal
• Now Principal of East Early College High School
• Started as bilingual teacher 16 yrs ago.
• Campus technologist, district technology supervisor, asst principal
• Now Principal of East Early College High School
Are we speaking the same language?
Are we speaking the same language?
Librarians, Principals, the school library,
and taking the lead
Librarians, Principals, the school library,
and taking the lead
Joel Castro, Principal
East Early College High School
Houston ISD
(with lots of assistance from Aline Baldwin, EECHS librarian)
TLA Journal Article - A ReviewTLA Journal Article - A Review
What libraries mean to me Principal’s role in the library
program Role of the librarian in student
achievement Common ground between the
principal and school librarian
What libraries mean to me Principal’s role in the library
program Role of the librarian in student
achievement Common ground between the
principal and school librarian
A Day in the Life of a Principal
A Day in the Life of a Principal
Manage many different areas Central office- school budget
reduced by $65,000 Board member requests Public complaints
Manage many different areas Central office- school budget
reduced by $65,000 Board member requests Public complaints
How to Speak “Principal”How to Speak “Principal” Say “student achievement” a lot
throughout the conversation! Non-verbal language- be seen working
with teachers, especially core teachers (HS) or TAKS teachers (all)
Text-based communication- Use data showing “we’re better than the other schools!”
Say “student achievement” a lot throughout the conversation!
Non-verbal language- be seen working with teachers, especially core teachers (HS) or TAKS teachers (all)
Text-based communication- Use data showing “we’re better than the other schools!”
Librarians as Instructional Leaders
Librarians as Instructional Leaders
…if the principal is the only instructional leader in the building, we are all in trouble!
Library managers value What are you doing to impact
instruction? If you can get invited to science and
math dept. meetings, you’ve done well !
…if the principal is the only instructional leader in the building, we are all in trouble!
Library managers value What are you doing to impact
instruction? If you can get invited to science and
math dept. meetings, you’ve done well !
Continuing Ed for LibrariansContinuing Ed for Librarians
PD in school accountability 101 (feel the heat!)
PD- TEKS for core subjects Crash the party- present at a
department/grade-level meeting
PD in school accountability 101 (feel the heat!)
PD- TEKS for core subjects Crash the party- present at a
department/grade-level meeting
Librarian Accountability Measures
Librarian Accountability Measures
Is it obvious that kids are excited to be in the library?
How many classes have you taught? How many times have you met w/
teacher to support lessons? Do others speak about the library’s
value (and librarian’s value)?
Is it obvious that kids are excited to be in the library?
How many classes have you taught? How many times have you met w/
teacher to support lessons? Do others speak about the library’s
value (and librarian’s value)?
Librarian Accountability Measures (2nd verse)
Librarian Accountability Measures (2nd verse)
Usage stats on databases ($$$)? Circulation stats? Historical ?
Comparative? How else does the librarian contribute
to the betterment of school outside of the library (field trips, author visits, committees, clubs)?
Usage stats on databases ($$$)? Circulation stats? Historical ?
Comparative? How else does the librarian contribute
to the betterment of school outside of the library (field trips, author visits, committees, clubs)?
21st Century Librarians=21st Century Librarians= Students with 21st Century skills (blogs,
wikis, Blackboard ) Teachers with 21st Century teaching
strategies 21st Century schools Librarians as technology experts
Students with 21st Century skills (blogs, wikis, Blackboard )
Teachers with 21st Century teaching strategies
21st Century schools Librarians as technology experts
Questions or Comments?Questions or Comments?
o Please chat your questions or use the
“Raise Hand” button.
o Please chat your questions or use the
“Raise Hand” button.
Are we speaking the same language?
Are we speaking the same language?
Librarians, Principals, the school library,
and taking the lead
Librarians, Principals, the school library,
and taking the lead
Joel Castro, Principal
East Early College High School
Houston ISD
(with lots of assistance from Aline Baldwin, EECHS librarian)
Brought to you by…Brought to you by…
Joel Castro, [email protected] Texas Library Association
Nan Ellis, Registration CoordinatorNan Ellis, Registration Coordinator Gloria Meraz, Director of CommunicationGloria Meraz, Director of Communication Brian Knaack, Meetings AssistantBrian Knaack, Meetings Assistant Ileah Salazar, Meetings & Membership AssistantIleah Salazar, Meetings & Membership Assistant Patricia Smith, Executive DirectorPatricia Smith, Executive Director Ted Wanner, Continuing Education SpecialistTed Wanner, Continuing Education Specialist
Special Thanks to ReadyTalk.com
Joel Castro, [email protected] Texas Library Association
Nan Ellis, Registration CoordinatorNan Ellis, Registration Coordinator Gloria Meraz, Director of CommunicationGloria Meraz, Director of Communication Brian Knaack, Meetings AssistantBrian Knaack, Meetings Assistant Ileah Salazar, Meetings & Membership AssistantIleah Salazar, Meetings & Membership Assistant Patricia Smith, Executive DirectorPatricia Smith, Executive Director Ted Wanner, Continuing Education SpecialistTed Wanner, Continuing Education Specialist
Special Thanks to ReadyTalk.com
Please RememberPlease Remember
• Continuing Education Certificates may be printed tomorrow, May 13, on the TLA CE web site: www.txla.org/ce
• Recordings will be available next Monday, May 17, at the same web site.
• Please complete the evaluation survey following the webinar
• Continuing Education Certificates may be printed tomorrow, May 13, on the TLA CE web site: www.txla.org/ce
• Recordings will be available next Monday, May 17, at the same web site.
• Please complete the evaluation survey following the webinar
The EndThe End
For more information:Ted WannerTLA Continuing Education [email protected] / 800-580-2852
For more information:Ted WannerTLA Continuing Education [email protected] / 800-580-2852
The EndThe End
