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Book SynopsisProviding a treasury of community partnership opportunities and resources for innovative learning experiences, this title helps Future Ready Librarians to create authentic, student-centered experiences that address American Association of School Librarians (AASL) standards.As school librarians strive to become Future Ready and meet the new AASL standards, community partnerships can help them to build innovative programs within their districts to realize their school''s mission and goals.Placing value on the importance of preparing students for the future, this book encourages librarians to learn, leap, and grow and form community partnerships to create learning experiences both in and outside of school. Innovative learning experiences can have a positive impact on student engagement, empathy, knowledge, skills, and local and global awareness. This book introduces ideas, materials, resources, and a step-by-step action plan while highlighting how learning experiences meet AASL sta
Trade ReviewThe strength of the book is its personal insights into the process of identifying and working with partners to develop useful learning activities such as summer reading events featuring a visiting expert, personal-challenge projects, and parent-child virtual book clubs . . .the overall treatment can inspire school librarians, especially those in elementary settings. * Booklist Online *
Table of ContentsForeword Preface Introduction Part I: Internal Learning Experiences 1 Curriculum Partnerships Learn What Are Curriculum Partnerships? Why Do They Matter? How Do You Make Them Happen? Leap Curriculum-Based Learning Experience #1 Named Learning Experience: American Revolution Inquiry Partnership Future Ready Framework AASL Standards Experience Summary Suggested Modifications Resources Digital Resources, Tools, and Links Curriculum-Based Learning Experience #2 Named Learning Experience: Lake Inquiry Partnership Future Ready Framework AASL Standards Experience Summary Suggested Modifications Resources Digital Resources, Tools, and Links Grow Action Plan Setting the Stage Establishing the Partnership Delivering the Learning Experience 2 Literacy Partnerships Learn What Are Literacy Partnerships? Why Do They Matter? How Do You Make Them Happen? Leap Literacy Learning Experience #1 Named Learning Experience: Sip and Read Partnership Future Ready Framework AASL Standards Experience Summary Suggested Modifications Resources Digital Resources, Tools, and Links Literacy Learning Experience #2 Named Learning Experience: Celebrity Summer Reading Circles (CSRC) Partnership Future Ready Framework AASL Standards Experience Summary Suggested Modifications Resources Digital Resources, Tools, and Links Grow Action Plan Setting the Stage Establishing the Partnership Delivering the Learning Experience 3 Virtual Partnerships Learn What Are Virtual Partnerships? Why Do They Matter? How Do You Make Them Happen? Leap Virtual Learning Experience #1 Named Learning Experience: WildEarth Schools: safariLIVE Partnership Future Ready Framework AASL Standards Experience Summary Suggested Modifications Resources Digital Resources, Tools, and Links Virtual Learning Experience #2 Named Learning Experience: Global Read Aloud Partnership Future Ready Framework AASL Standards Experience Summary Suggested Modifications Resources Digital Resources, Tools, and Links Grow Action Plan Setting the Stage Establishing the Partnership Delivering the Learning Experience Part II: External Learning Experiences 4 Site-Based Partnerships Learn What Are Site-Based Partnerships? Why Do They Matter? How Do You Make Them Happen? Leap Site-Based Learning Experience #1 Named Learning Experience : Local Community Site Partnership Future Ready Framework AASL Standards Experience Summary Suggested Modifications Resources Digital Resources, Tools, and Links Site-Based Learning Experience #2 Named Learning Experience : Museum Site Partnership Future Ready Framework AASL Standards Experience Summary Suggested Modifications Resources Digital Resources, Tools, and Links Grow Action Plan Setting the Stage Establishing the Partnership Delivering the Learning Experience 5 Mobile Reading Partnerships Learn What Are Mobile Reading Partnerships? Why Do They Matter? How Do You Make Them Happen? Leap Mobile Reading Learning Experience #1 Named Learning Experience : Bookmobile Partnership Future Ready Framework AASL Standards Experience Summary Suggested Modifications Resources Digital Resources, Tools, and Links Books Mobile Reading Learning Experience #2 Named Learning Experience: Where in the World is Mrs. Crossman Reading? Partnership Future Ready Framework AASL Standards Experience Summary Suggested Modifications Resources Digital Resources, Tools, and Links Mobile Reading Learning Experience #3 Named Learning Experience: Bookstore Visit Partnership Future Ready Framework AASL Standards Experience Summary Suggested Modifications Resources Digital Resources, Tools, and Links Grow Action Plan Setting the Stage Establishing the Partnership Delivering the Learning Experience 6 Personal Learning Partnerships Learn What Are Personal Learning Partnerships? Why Do They Matter? How Do You Make Them Happen? Leap Personal Learning Experience #1 Named Learning Experience: Challenge-Based Personal Learning Experience Partnership Future Ready Framework AASL Standards Experience Summary Suggested Modifications Resources Challenge-Based Learning Unit Challenge-Based Learning: Big Idea Notecard Challenge-Based Learning Reflection and Analysis Form Digital Resources, Tools, and Links Personal Learning Experience #2 Named Learning Experience: Independent Personal Learning Experience Partnership Future Ready Framework AASL Standards Experience Summary Suggested Modifications Resources Parent Letter Digital Resources, Tools, and Links Grow Action Plan Setting the Stage Establishing the Partnership Delivering the Learning Experience 7 Parent Partnerships Learn What Are Parent Partnerships? Why Do They Matter? How Do You Make Them Happen? Leap Parent Learning Experience #1 Named Learning Experience: Coffee Click Partnership Future Ready Framework AASL Standards Experience Summary Suggested Modifications Resources Digital Resources, Tools, and Links Parent Learning Experience #2 Named Learning Experience: Books and Pajamas Virtual Book Club Partnership Future Ready Framework AASL Standards Experience Summary Suggested Modifications Resources Digital Resources, Tools, and Links Grow Action Plan Setting the Stage Establishing the Partnership Delivering the Learning Experience Glossary Works Cited Suggested Further Reading Index
