Woodward Elementary

Dekalb County Schools

Submit feedback to Georgia's ESSA Plan by Friday July 14, 2017

 
Respond to Georgia's ESSA Plan
Stakeholders have 8 days left to submit feedback.
“I want to ask and encourage everyone who has already been involved to stay engaged with us as this work continues, and for anyone who has not yet been involved, I would ask you to be a part of the public review process moving forward. We can’t create a plan that serves students well unless we’re all working together.”
State School Superintendent Richard Woods
The 30-day public comment period ends next Friday, 
July 14, 2017.
READ THE PLAN AND GIVE FEEDBACK
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On Submitting Feedback:
A Message from GLMA President Michelle Easley

There is no specific mention of school libraries or certified school librarians in the Georgia's ESSA implementation plan. The plan is over 90 pages long. Feedback is requested in the sections listed below, please give specific comments for each section.


As you reflect, please offer the state ideas on how effective school library programs could positively impact CCRPI scores and improve academic achievement for all Georgia students. Below you will find points that you can include when completing the survey. Please use your own words to further develop the ideas presented below. This is just a sample.

Sections

· Assessments

· Long terms goals

· Accountability

· Identification of Schools Needing Support and Improvement

  • School library media specialists can provide targeted support for post readiness indicators such as Lexile performance for third, fifth and eighth grade and high school students.

· School Improvement Efforts

· Access to Quality Educators

· School Conditions

  • Effective school library program can improve school conditions

· School Transitions

· Migrant Children & Youth

· Neglected & Delinquent Children & Youth

· Effective Instruction

  • Really expound on how effective school library programs and certified school library media specialists impact effective instruction. School librarians provide students with equitable access to up-to-date digital and print materials and technology. “Through instruction provided by a certified school librarian, students are taught appropriate and responsible technology use--not only how to select, evaluate and use information effectively and ethically, but also how to use social tools responsibly and safely.” The school library media specialist can cultivate and sustain partnerships with institutions of higher learning, non-profit organizations, public libraries and corporations that can provide professional development experiences for educators. Furthermore, school library media specialists can lead and implement school-wide professional development activities, particularly as they relate to digital age resources, digital literacy and citizenship, assist schools with grant writing and facilitate gathering resources to support personalized professional learning initiatives. These actions will build capacity and strengthen the effectiveness of both teachers and leaders.

· English Learners

  • School libraries: Provide English learners with access to books. This promotes engagement and motivation. Work to narrow the 30 million word gap. Offer children in poverty access to books and reading materials. Language and vocabulary development are essential for success in reading and all other content areas by grade

· Academic Enrichment

  • Great to mention research, opportunities to connect with the global community

· 21st Century Community Learning Centers

· Rural & Low Income

· Homeless Children and Youth

Georgia plans to submit its draft ESSA plan to the U.S. Department of Education in September 2017. An in-depth timeline is available at gadoe.org/ESSA.
Sign up to receive updates on the ESSA process at GaDOE.org/signup.