project middle school: bringing school and public libraries together to benefit students
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Project Middle School
Bringing School and Public Libraries Together to Benefit Students
Presenters
Tracy Hubbard, Librarian, Bessie Rhodes School of Global Studies, [email protected] Odwarka, Librarian, Haven Middle School, [email protected] Philippe, Librarian, Nichols Middle School, [email protected] Neumeier, Teen Services Supervisor, Evanston Public Library, [email protected]
Overview× Making connections× Simple ways to partner× Expanding collaborations× Large scale partnerships
Evanston Skokie District 65
Illinois School Report Card For Evanston Skokie District 65
Racial/Ethnic Diversity
Total Enrollment: 7,805 Low income: 37.8%English Language Learners: 11.6%Students with IEPs : 13.2%
Evanston Public Library
× The Loft× Programming× Community Outreach
and Engagement
Start Small
Start Small× First contact - make sure it
ends with an in person meeting
× Booktalking - not just for students
× Sit in - listen, observe, take part
× Grab a table - embed into an existing event or activity
Grow
Grow
× Get familiar with curriculum and standards
× Professional development
× Program Promotion-Summer Reading
× Mock Printz
Go Big
Go Big
● 6th grade orientations
● Middle School Lit Fest
YOUR TURN! THINK PAIR SHARE
What is something you’ve wanted to try, but haven’t
that could be happen or expanded with a partner?
WHY? Benefits on Both Sides × Continuation of services× Supporting curriculum× Depth and breadth of knowledge× Aha Moments!
Tracy Hubbard, Librarian, Bessie Rhodes School of Global Studies, [email protected] Odwarka, Librarian, Haven Middle School, [email protected] Philippe, Librarian, Nichols Middle School, [email protected] Neumeier, Teen Services Supervisor, Evanston Public Library,[email protected]