PS 154 Harriet Tubman Elementary School Library Making a Difference in Student Learning Tonia Byrd-Lee Syracuse UniversityIST 6131

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Presentation Topics PS 154 Stakeholders and Partner Groups The MissionCurrent Value of PS 154 LibraryRecommendations for Increasing ValueOvercoming RoadblocksImagine the Possibilities

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Stakeholders andPartner Groups

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PS 154 Stakeholders

Students

Staff

Parents

Harlem Childrens Zone PeaceMakers

New York City Department of Education. PS 154 Harriet Tubman. Photograph. Retrieved from: http://schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/05/m154/default.htm

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PS 154 Partner GroupsCarmel Hill Education Fund

School District 5

Harlem Commonwealth Council

Teachers College, Columbia University

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PS 154 Partner Groups cont.

Verizon Mentoring Program

St. Nicholas Houses

New York City Public Library (My Library Program)

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The Mission

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The Mission ofPS 154 Library

Our school library center fosters a culturally competent community of learning and literacy that leads to respect for one another, high academic achievement, independent reading and learning, and collaboration throughout the school. 8

Group Mission

Combined mission statements of PS 154, its School Library, and Partnering Groups Discuss: What words stand out as important values for the PS 154 school community?9

Current Value

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Current Value PS 154 Library

IndependentReading PromotionOpen Access LibraryMedia RoomCertified School Librarian Library CollectionMy Library Program11

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Increasing Value

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Recommendation forIncreasing Value

Update the media room to a learning commons

Byrd-Lee, T. (photographer). (2016, March 30) PS 154 Media Room13

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Learning Common AttributesUser Centered

Attributes of a Learning Commons

Flexible spaceInfuses Technology User Centered Facilitates CollaborationDiscuss: Are there questions about what is a learning commons?14

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Learning Commons Benefits Encourages rigorous instruction

Develops twenty-first century skills

Supports the academic success of all students including those with learning disabilities or are English Language Learners

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Learning Commons Benefits cont.Provides a student-centered environment

Fosters a community of learning and literacy

Facilitates collaboration for students and educators

Discuss: What other benefits can you identify of a learning commons space?

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Overcoming Roadblocks

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Possible RoadblocksCostTimeLimited StaffCommunicationMaintaining Success

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Learning Commons Budget

Estimated Costs: @ $24,000.0010 Flip-top rolling tables -- @ $4,0007 Moveable whiteboards -- @ $700.0010 pack Whiteboard markers and erasers -- $120.0036 IPads -- $14,000Tablet charging cart - $510.0040 Collaborative Chairs -- $3,600.001 Laser Printer $100.00 19

Possible Sources of Funding for Learning Commons Resolution A (Reso A) Grant Library Reach GrantDonations from local businesses, community groups and colleges Donors Chose

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Timeline for Learning Commons ProjectSpring-Summer 2016: research and develop plan

September- October 2016: elicit ideas from school community

November 2016 January 2017: design prototype; fundraise

February March 2017: order furniture; assemble room

April June 2017 professional development sessions; ribbon cutting ceremony for learning commons opening

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Where to Find Library Volunteers Parents or retired family members of students Harlems Children Zone PeaceMakerSenior Citizens Groups from Local Churches High School Seniors from Schools with a Community Service Requirement

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Current Communication Delivery Methods Monthly Library Newsletters

School Website Updates

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Possible Communication Delivery Methods Social Media such as Facebook

Press Releases

Presentation to Manhattan Borough Presidents Office (by students)

Letters to city council representative Keith Wright and other local politicians (by students)24

Imagine the Possibilities

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Learning Commons Goals and Desired Outcomes at PS 154Goal 1OutcomeThe learning commons will increase rigorous, collaborative student- centered instruction at PS 154. After one school year, at least 70% of the teachers will have used the learning commons to complete at least one project-based, collaborative lesson or project with their classes.

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Learning Commons Goals and Desired Outcomes at PS 154Goal 2OutcomeThe learning commons will promote the use of digital literacy to better prepare students for twenty-first century. At least 70% of PS 154 students would have completed an assignment in the learning commons that promote digital literacy.

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Learning Commons Goals and Desired Outcomes at PS 154Goal 3OutcomeThe learning commons will strengthen collaboration and professional development sessions among educators at PS 154 and district 5. At least 70% of PS 154 and district 5 educators will express more satisfaction with how the learning commons space facilitates stronger, more productive collaboration for professional development sessions and meetings.

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Methods and Tools for Assessments SurveysObservationLearning Commons Sign Out SheetInformal Questioning

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Discuss: What possibilities can you envision for a learning commons at PS 154?30