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model school library standards for california public schools kindergarten through grade twelve adopted by the california state board of education september 2010

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model school library standards for california public schools kindergarten through grade twelve

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publishing information when model school library standards for california public schools kindergarten through grade twelve was adopted by the california state board of education on september 16 2010 the members of the state board were the following theodore mitchell president ruth bloom vice president alan arkatov james aschwanden benjamin austin yvonne chan james fang gregory jones david lopez johnathan xavier williams and connor cushman student member this publication was edited by faye ong it was designed and prepared for printing by the staff of cde press with the cover and interior design created and prepared by cheryl mcdonald it was published by the california department of education 1430 n street sacramento ca 95814-5901 it was distributed under the provisions of the library distribution act and government code section 11096 © 2011 by the california department of education all rights reserved isbn 978-0-8011-1710-7 reproduction of this document in whole or in part for resale is not authorized special acknowledgments the state board of education extends its appreciation to those who contributed to the development and review of the model school library standards for california public schools kindergarten through grade twelve under the provisions of california education code section 18101 special appreciation is extended to jack o connell state superintendent of public instruction under whose leadership the project was developed the california school library association representatives from california teacher librarian credential programs technology and library representatives from districts and county offices of education and the volunteer writing team which included the following people doug achterman san benito high school district rosemarie bernier los angeles unified school district lesley farmer california state university long beach anna koval petaluma city elementary school district pamela oehlman long beach unified school district tanya richards modesto city schools martha rowland sacramento city unified school district dana stemig modesto city schools glen warren orange county office of education carolyn williams alvord unified school district connie williams petaluma city elementary school district appreciation is also extended to the california school library association california office of privacy protection california state pta california teachers association common sense media computer-using educators inc internet keep safe coalition librarians association of the university of california web wise kids and the governing boards of berkeley unified school district and long beach unified school district special commendation is extended to thomas adams director standards curriculum frameworks and instructional resources division susan martimo administrator curriculum frameworks office cynthia gunderson acting manager curriculum frameworks office and barbara jeffus school library consultant their significant contributions to this document deserve special recognition ordering information copies of model school library standards for california public schools kindergarten through grade twelve are available for purchase from the california department of education for prices and ordering information please visit the department web site at http www.cde.ca.gov/re/pn or call the cde press sales office at 1-800-995-4099 notice the guidance in model school library standards for california public schools kindergarten through grade twelve is not binding on local educational agencies or other entities except for the statutes regulations and court decisions that are referenced herein the document is exemplary and compliance with it is not mandatory see california education code section 33308.5

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contents a message from the state board of education and the state superintendent of public instruction v school library standards for students viii kindergarten 1 grade two 7 grade three 10 grade four 13 grade five 16 grade six 19 grades seven and eight 23 grades nine through twelve 27 school library program standards 31 bibliography 35 grade one 4 introduction vi iii

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a message from the state board of education and the state superintendent of public instruction the model school library standards for california public schools kindergarten through grade twelve sets a groundbreaking vision for strong school library programs in california including identification of the skills and knowledge essential for students to be information literate in today s world that term means having the skills to effectively access evaluate use and integrate information into their lives the new rigorous school library standards are designed to help students prepare for success in the hypercompetitive global economy that is powered by information and knowledge these standards will help students to learn and work with twenty-first century skills and apply responsible research practices be respectful to others when using digital devices and continue to grow as lifelong learners the standards also describe recommended baseline staffing access and resources for school library services needed by students to meet academic standards the school library standards maintain california s respect for local control of schools they provide guidance to school districts for implementing strong school library programs such library programs improve student achievement foster literacy produce a technology-competent workforce and nurture lifelong learning we encourage local decision makers and educators to use these standards to design library policies and curricular and instructional strategies that best deliver content to their students the school library standards reflect our commitment to excellence in school library services throughout the state president california state board of education michael kirst state superintendent of public instruction california department of education tom torlakson v

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introduction more than 60 research studies throughout the nation from alaska to north carolina to california have shown that students in schools with good school libraries learn more get better grades and score higher on standardized tests than their peers in schools without libraries douglas achterman s 2008 doctoral dissertation on student achievement in california titled haves halves and have-nots school libraries and student achievement found that the greater the number of library services offered the higher students scores tended to be on the u.s history test the library program is a better predictor of scores than both school variables and community variables including parent education poverty ethnicity and percentage of english language learners 1 examining 60 southern california schools lesley farmer studied the possible factors correlating student academic achievement and school library programs the study results identified key indicators in the library program that impact student academic achievement access to high-quality library resources and facilities and collaborative planning with professional library staff.2 in their joint doctoral dissertation using large-scale assessments to evaluate the 1 douglas achterman haves halves and have-nots school libraries and student achievement phd diss university of north texas 2008 2 lesley farmer degree of implementation of library media programs and student achievement journal of librarianship and information science 38 march 2006 21­32 effectiveness of school library programs in california stacy sinclair-tarr and william tarr found statistically significant positive relationships between the presence of school library programs and student achievement on both the english­language arts and mathematics california standards tests at the elementary and middle school levels.3 the california education code ec reinforces the integral role of school libraries by requiring school districts to provide school library services and the state board of education to adopt standards rules and regulations for school libraries the relevant ec sections are as follows section 18100 the governing board of each school district shall provide school library services for the pupils and teachers of the district by establishing and maintaining school libraries or by contractual arrangements with another public agency section 18101 the state board of education shall adopt standards rules and regulations for school library services school libraries have evolved from simply providing print materials to offering rich selections of print media and digital resources from teaching students how to search a card catalog to teaching students strategies for searching a variety of print media and digital resources from teaching 3 stacy sinclair-tarr and william tarr jr using large-scale assessments to evaluate the effectiveness of school library programs in california phi delta kappan 88 no 9 may 2007 710­11 vi

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introduction basic reading literacy to teaching information literacy the ability to access evaluate use and integrate information and ideas effectively however the skills learned from print transcend their use in books alone students who understand systems of text organization are better equipped to use the internet as it is today most notably they expect worthy resources to have order this may drive them to probe complex web sites which for all their bells and whistles are fundamentally arranged like reference books with a­z lists and topical divisions.4 know and be able to do at each grade level or grade span to enable students to succeed in school higher education and the workforce · school library program standards they describe base-level staffing resources and infrastructure including technology required for school library programs to be effective and help students to meet the school library standards the library standards provide guidance to school districts striving to improve their school library programs and raise student achievement two types of standards are provided · school library standards for students they delineate what students should 4 nancy r preston a is for einstein the alphabet versus the internet phi delta kappan 91 no 1 september 2009 80 vii

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school library standards for students school library standards for students incorporate information literacy skills students learn to access evaluate use and integrate information and ideas found in print media and digital resources enabling them to function in a knowledge-based economy and technologically oriented society the concept and definition of information has broadened from the more traditional definition of knowledge obtained from investigation study or instruction 5 to the more technological definition of any pattern that can be recognized by some system e.g a living organism an electronic system or a mechanical device and/or that can influence the formation or transformation of other patterns 6 as used in these standards information has a broad definition and encompasses words whether printed or spoken visual images including photographs and artwork and music the standards are organized around four concepts followed by overarching standards that continue across all grade levels each grade or grade span has detailed standards students should achieve these standards by the end of each grade level or grade span in addition students should have mastered the standards for previous grades and continue to use the skills and knowledge as they 5 merriam-webster online dictionary http www.merriamwebster.com accessed march 11 2011 6 the linux information project information definition 2005 http www.linfo.org/information.html accessed march 11 2011 advance in school the classroom teacher and teacher librarian7 should assess student progress to determine whether students have acquired the prerequisite knowledge and skills and whether there is a need to review or reteach standards from earlier grades these are not stand-alone standards taught in isolation they are meant to be taught collaboratively by the classroom teacher and the teacher librarian in the context of the curriculum organization of the standards 1 students access information the student will access information by applying knowledge of the organization of libraries print materials digital media and other sources 1.1 recognize the need for information 1.2 formulate appropriate questions 1.3 identify and locate a variety of resources online and in other formats by using effective search strategies 1.4 retrieve information in a timely safe and responsible manner 2 students evaluate information the student will evaluate and analyze information to determine what is appropriate to address the scope of inquiry 2.1 determine the relevance of the information 7 a teacher librarian possesses both a california teaching credential and a california teacher librarian services credential viii

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school library standards for students 2.2 assess the comprehensiveness currency credibility authority and accuracy of resources 2.3 consider the need for additional information 3 students use information the student will organize synthesize create and communicate information 3.1 demonstrate ethical legal and safe use of information in print media and online resources 3.2 draw conclusions and make informed decisions 3.3 use information and technology creatively to answer a question solve a problem or enrich understanding 4 students integrate information literacy skills into all areas of learning the student will independently pursue information to become a lifelong learner 4.1 read widely and use various media for information personal interest and lifelong learning 4.2 seek produce and share information 4.3 appreciate and respond to creative expressions of information ix

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kindergarten standard 1 students access information the student will access information by applying knowledge of the organization of libraries print materials digital media and other sources 1.1 recognize the need for information a understand the concept that printed and digital materials provide information by identifying meaning from simple symbols and pictures formulate appropriate questions a ask questions that can be answered by available resources 1.2 1.3 identify and locate a variety of resources online and in other formats by using effective search strategies a locate the school library and the library resources b know how and be able to check out resources from the school library responsibly c identify with guidance two sources of information that may provide an answer to an identified question d distinguish fact from fiction e.g does this happen in real life e identify whom to ask for help in the school library f describe the general organization of the library g identify types of everyday print media and digital materials such as storybooks poems newspapers periodicals signs and labels retrieve information in a timely safe and responsible manner a practice responsible use and care of all learning resources 1.4 1

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kindergarten standard 2 students evaluate information the student will evaluate and analyze information to determine what is appropriate to address the scope of inquiry 2.1 determine the relevance of the information a connect the information and events in print media and digital resources to life experiences assess the comprehensiveness currency credibility authority and accuracy of resources consider the need for additional information a identify basic facts and ideas in what was read heard seen or voiced 2.2 2.3 a recognize that a trusted adult is a resource for information standard 3 students use information the student will organize synthesize create and communicate information 3.1 demonstrate ethical legal and safe use of information in print media and online resources a understand the need to adhere to privacy and safety guidelines b understand the need to ask a trusted adult for permission when asked to provide personal information in person on a form or online draw conclusions and make informed decisions 3.2 3.3 use information and technology creatively to answer a question solve a problem or enrich understanding a use a picture or other visual aid when telling a story a participate in completion of a graphic organizer showing aspects of a topic 2

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kindergarten standard 4 students integrate information literacy skills into all areas of learning the student will independently pursue information to become a lifelong learner 4.1 read widely and use various media for information personal interest and lifelong learning 4.2 4.3 a read or be read to from a variety of sources b identify a personal interest and possible information resources to learn more about it seek produce and share information a share information and ideas in a clear and concise manner appreciate and respond to creative expressions of information a understand and respond to stories based on well-known characters themes plots and settings b understand and respond to nonfiction 3

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grade one standard 1 students access information the student will access information by applying knowledge of the organization of libraries print materials digital media and other sources 1.1 recognize the need for information a understand that printed and digital materials provide information by identifying meaning from more complex symbols and pictures formulate appropriate questions a ask who what when where and how questions 1.2 1.3 identify and locate a variety of resources online and in other formats by using effective search strategies 1.4 a understand how to locate check out and care for a variety of library resources both print and digital b alphabetize to the first letter to locate books in the library c identify basic digital devices and parts of a computer e.g dvd player remote control digital camera monitor power button keyboard mouse d identify the front cover back cover and title page of a book in print and in digital formats and compare and contrast them e identify the services and resources of the public library f demonstrate correct procedures to turn the computer on and off and open and close applications g identify the characteristics of fiction and nonfiction retrieve information in a timely safe and responsible manner a identify the need to request assistance from a trusted adult if the information source makes the student uncomfortable 4

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grade one standard 2 students evaluate information the student will evaluate and analyze information to determine what is appropriate to address the scope of inquiry 2.1 determine the relevance of the information a connect the information and events found in print media and digital resources to prior knowledge a know the difference between the roles of media to inform and to entertain consider the need for additional information 2.2 2.3 assess the comprehensiveness currency credibility authority and accuracy of resources a determine whether additional information is needed to answer the questions standard 3 students use information the student will organize synthesize create and communicate information 3.1 demonstrate ethical legal and safe use of information in print media and online resources 3.2 3.3 a describe the roles of authors and illustrators and their contribution to print and digital materials b understand that the internet connects the user to the rest of the world draw conclusions and make informed decisions a organize information in a logical sequence use information and technology creatively to answer a question solve a problem or enrich understanding a communicate understanding by using at least one fact or photograph or both found in a current and credible source 5

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grade one standard 4 students integrate information literacy skills into all areas of learning the student will independently pursue information to become a lifelong learner 4.1 read widely and use various media for information personal interest and lifelong learning a read a good representation of grade-level-appropriate text making progress toward the goal of reading 500,000 words annually by grade four e.g classic and contemporary literature magazines newspapers online information b read poems rhymes songs and stories 4.2 4.3 seek produce and share information appreciate and respond to creative expressions of information a recollect talk and write about materials read a share information orally and creatively with peers and other audiences 6

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