Standard 1: The Learner and Learning

Candidates in school librarian preparation programs are effective educators who demonstrate an
awareness of learners’ development. Candidates promote cultural competence and respect for
inclusiveness. Candidates integrate the National School Library Standards considering learner
development, diversity, and differences while fostering a positive learning environment.
Candidates impact student learning so that all learners are prepared for college, career, and life.

Standard Artifacts Reflections

1.1 Learner Development. Candidates ISTC 667 Instructional Reflection 1.1
demonstrate the ways learners grow Design Project
within and across cognitive,
psychomotor, affective, and
developmental domains. Candidates ISTC 541 Instructional Plan
engage learners’ interests to think, for Tech Integrated Lesson
create, share, and grow as they design
and implement instruction that
integrates the National School Library
Standards.

1.2 Learner Diversity SCED 518 Diverse Reflection 1.2

Perspective and Inclusive
Candidates articulate and model
cultural competence and respect for
Communities
inclusiveness, supporting individual
and group perspectives. SCED 518 Kwame
Alexander - Author Study
1.3 Learning Differences ISTC 653 Field Study #1 Reflection 1.3
Candidates cultivate the educational
and personal development of all
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members of a learning community,
including those with diverse intellectual
abilities, learning modalities, and
physical variabilities.

1.4 Learning Environments ISTC 651 and BCPS 4th Reflection 1.4
Grade Science Curriculum
Candidates create both physical and
virtual learner-centered environments
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that are engaging and equitable. The
learning environments encourage Destiny Discover Social
positive social interaction and the Emotion eBook Destiny
curation and creation of knowledge Collection (Image)

Destiny Discover Social

Emotional Destiny
Collection
Standard 2: Planning for Instruction
Candidates in school librarian preparation programs collaborate with the learning community to
strategically plan, deliver, and assess instruction. Candidates design culturally responsive
learning experiences using a variety of instructional strategies and assessments that measure the
impact on student learning. Candidates guide learners to reflect on their learning growth and
their ethical use of information. Candidates use data and information to reflect on and revise the
effectiveness of their instruction.

Standards Artifacts Reflections

2.1 Planning for Instruction ISTC 601 – School Library Reflection 2.1
Media Action Plan for Loch
Candidates collaborate with members of
the learning community to design
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developmentally and culturally
responsive resource-based learning BCPS Library Programs
experiences that integrate inquiry, and 8th grade Science
innovation, and exploration and provide Curriculums Inquiry-Based
equitable, efficient, and ethical
information access.
Research Lesson:
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2.2 Instructional Strategies ISTC 653 and BCPS 8th Reflection 2.2
grade Health Curriculum –
Candidates use a variety of instructional
strategies and technologies to ensure
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that learners have multiple opportunities
to inquire, include, collaborate, curate, EDUC 717: Text Set
explore, and engage in their learning.

2.3 Integrating Ethical Use of ISTC 702 - Technology Issues Reflections 2.3
Information into Instructional Presentation
Practice.

Candidates teach learners to evaluate

information for accuracy, bias, validity, BCPS Library Program
relevance, and cultural context. Curriculum Digital
Learners demonstrate ethical use of Citizenship Lesson –
information and technology in the Fighting Fake News
creation of new knowledge.

2.4 Assessment. ISTC 689 – Action Reflection 2.4

Research Proposal
Candidates use multiple methods of
assessment to engage learners in their
own growth. Candidates, in BCPS Lesson Planning
collaboration with instructional Tools and Library
partners, revise their instruction to Program’s Lesson Template
address areas in which learners need to
develop understanding.
Standard 3: Knowledge and Application of Content

Candidates in school librarian preparation programs are knowledgeable in literature, digital and
information literacies, and current instructional technologies. Candidates use their pedagogical
skills to actively engage learners in the critical-thinking and inquiry process. Candidates use a
variety of strategies to foster the development of ethical digital citizens and motivated readers.

Standards Artifacts Reflections

3.1 Reading Engagement. EDUC 717 - Book Trailer: Reflection 3.1
Candidates demonstrate a knowledge of Full Cicada Moon.
children’s and young adult literature
that addresses the diverse
developmental, cultural, social, and EDUC 717 – Author Study:
linguistic needs of all learners. Jason Reynolds
Candidates use strategies to foster
learner motivation to read for learning,
personal growth, and enjoyment.

3.2 Information Literacy. ISTC 653 – Field Study #2 Reflection 3.2

Candidates know when and why
information is needed, where to find it,
and how to evaluate, use and
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communicate it in an ethical manner. Viewpoints in Context.
Candidates model, promote, and teach
critical-thinking and the inquiry process
by using multiple literacies.

3.3 Technology-Enabled Learning. ISTC 702 - Common Sense Reflection 3.3

Candidates use digital tools, resources, Education Resource
and emerging technologies to design
and adapt learning experiences.
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Candidates engage all learners in & Visual Presentation
finding, evaluating, creating, and
communicating data and information in BCPS Library Programs’
a digital environment. Candidates Curriculum Digital
articulate, communicate, model, and
teach digital citizenship.
Citizenship Lesson:
Creative Credit, Copyright,
and Fair Use Basics
Standard 4: Organization and Access
Candidates in school librarian preparation programs model, facilitate, and advocate for equitable
access to and the ethical use of resources in a variety of formats. Candidates demonstrate their
ability to develop, curate, organize, and manage a collection of resources to assert their
commitment to the diverse needs and interests of the global society. Candidates make effective
use of data and other forms of evidence to evaluate and inform decisions about library policies,
resources, and services.
Standards Artifacts Reflections
4.1 Access. ISTC 601 – Library Use Reflection 4.1
Candidates facilitate and advocate for Surveys
flexible, open access to library
resources and services according to the
ethical codes of the profession. ISTC 651 – Learning
Candidates design and develop Disabilities and Special
strategic solutions for addressing Needs
physical, social, virtual, economic,
geographic, and intellectual barriers to
equitable access to resources and
services.

4.2 Information Resources. ISTC 651 – Collection Reflection 4.2

Candidates use evaluation criteria and Development and
selection tools to develop, curate,
organize, and manage a collection
Maintenance Plan
designed to meet the diverse curricular
and personal needs of the learning School Library Collection
community. Candidates evaluate and Development Plan, 2020
select information resources in a
variety of formats.

4.3 Evidence-Based Decision ISTC 651 – Critical Issues: Reflection 4.3

Making. Is Print Reference Dead?
Candidates make effective use of data
and information to assess how practice ISTC 601 - School Library
and policy impact groups and Media Action Plan
individuals in their diverse learning Presentation
communities.
Standard 5: Leadership, Advocacy, and Professional Responsibility
Candidates in school librarian preparation programs are actively engaged in leadership,
collaboration, advocacy, and professional networking. Candidates participate in and lead
ongoing professional learning. Candidates advocate for effective school libraries to benefit all
learners. Candidates conduct themselves according to the ethical principles of the library and
information profession.

Standards Artifacts Reflections

5.1 Professional Learning. EDUC 717 – School Reflection 5.1
Candidates engage in ongoing Librarian Interview
professional learning. Candidates
deliver professional development
designed to meet the diverse needs of BCPS Library Programs’
all members of the learning community. Professional Development
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5.2 Leadership and Collaboration. ISTC 702 – Technology Reflection 5.2

Candidates lead and collaborate with Use: Faculty Development
members of the learning community to
effectively design and implement
Plan
solutions that positively impact learner
growth and strengthen the role of the BCPS Library Programs
school library. and 8th Grade World
Cultures Curriculum
Primary and Secondary
Sources
5.3 Advocacy. Candidates advocate for ISTC 601 – School Library Reflection 5.3
all learners, resources, services, Research Studies
policies, procedures, and school
libraries through networking and
collaborating with the larger education ISTC 653 – Field Study #1
and library community.

5.4 Ethical Practice. ISTC 615 – Collection Reflection 5.4

Candidates model and promote the Development and
ethical practices of librarianship, as
expressed in the foundational
Maintenance Plan
documents of the library profession
including the American Library ISTC 601 – School Library
Association Code of Ethics and the Media Action Plan for Loch
Library Bill of Rights. Raven Technical Academy