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CPS Framework for Teacher-Librarians:
Celebrations, Concentrations & Next Steps
CPS Offices of Professional Learning & Educator Effectiveness
Modified by Connie Amon and Neha DhruvSpring 2014
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Domains
Components
Distinct, yet inter-related aspects of
each domain
Elements Specific features of
each component
Framework Vocabulary
2013 Framework
Do Now: Celebrations
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Using the CPS Framework for
Teacher-Librarians and your
experience, reflect on your teaching.
Identify 2 components and/or
elements from Domain 2 that
describe aspects of your teaching of
which you are most proud. Be prepared
to share with a neighbor!
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Do Now: Connect & Share
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Have a stand-up
meeting with someone
from across the room and
share the celebrations
you described in your Do Now.
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Objectives & Agenda
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Do Now: Write, Pair, Share Objectives & Agenda Finding Framework Resources Align Resource to the CPS Framework for Teacher-Librarians Group Work: Celebrations, Concentrations, & Next Steps Individual Work: Personal Concentrations & Next Steps Closure
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1. Align evidence from a resource to the CPS Framework for Teacher-Librarians
2. Based on evidence, identify one celebration and one concentration for the resource
3. Based on evidence, identify personal celebrations and one concentration plus next steps for your own teaching practice
Norms
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Be fully present.
•Low technology, high engagement.
Listen well & monitor airtime.
Ensure confidentiality.
Celebrate and share each others’ success.
Seek solutions, not problems.6
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Awesome Book Borrower
Recommended for PreK-5
Overview: This resource will assist primary students
in tracking their book returns.
Objective: Students take responsibility for
returning borrowed library books.
Access the full resource here: https://sites.google.com/a/cps.edu/kc/curriculum/cps-framework-for-non-classroom-teachers/teacher-librarians#AwesomeBookBorrower
Resource Analysis
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Resource Analysis: Alignment
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Evidence from Text:
“Primary students may be unfamiliar with responsible
library procedures…”
“…encourage, track, and celebrate students’ returning
habits.”
“…their book borrower card is stamped or stickered to
reflect the successful return.”
“…the goal is for students to maintain their own card…”
Components of Domain 2:
2a: Creating an Environment of Respect & Rapport
2b: Establishing a Culture of Investigation & an Appreciation of
Learning & Literature
2c: Establishing & Maintaining Library Procedures
2d: Managing Student Behavior
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Resource Analysis: Alignment
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Elements of Domain 2c:
Management of Instructional Groups
Management of Transitions
Management of Materials and Supplies
Performance of Library Routines
Utilization of Online Integrated Library System
Distinguished (Domain 2c):
Highly effective library routines and procedures maximize instructional time.
The teacher-librarian orchestrates the environment so that students contribute to the
management of instructional groupings, transitions,
the handling of materials and supplies, and/or performance of non-instructional duties without
disruption of learning.
Students follow library routines without the teacher-librarian’s prompting.
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Resource Analysis: Your Turn!
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Using Centers in the Library
Recommended for K-2
Overview: This resource will help librarians develop
and manage library centers.
Objective: This resource will help librarians establish
centers to teach library skills.
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Reflection & Goal-Setting
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Using your celebrations from the Do Now, evidence from last year and/or a quick informal self-assessment, and the CPS Framework for Teacher-Librarians,
identify for your own teaching practice:
1. 1 component/element of concentration (growth)2. Next steps to grow on the concentration
You!
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Sharing Concentrations
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Take 10 minutes to share your concentrations & next steps.Partner Share:
1. Have a stand-up meeting from someone from across the room.
2. Share your concentrations & next steps.3. Listen as they share theirs.4. If time permits, do a small-group share-out to
surface big ideas and themes. Note the people who have celebrations in your area of concentration.
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Your feedback is critical to us and will inform our own celebrations and concentrations! Please
visit www.tinyurl.com/CPSUniversity to evaluate
today’s session.
Want additional information about REACH and the Framework? Check out:
Teacher Newsletter: Sent to all CPS teachers [email protected]
CPS Knowledge Center: Website filled with resources related to REACH, CPS Framework for Teaching, Common Core, assessment, professional learning, etc. kc.cps.edu
Reach for Librarians http://cpslibraries.wikispaces.com/reach
Reflect & Learn: Website that houses all REACH information reflectandlearn.cps.edu
For questions about REACH, please visit www.tinyurl.com/REACHInquiries
For questions about the CPS Framework for Teaching, email [email protected]
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Questions? Feedback? Want more?
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