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Bridges to the Future! Teaching Information Literacy across Disciplines and Standards Information Literacy Crosswalks among K-12 grades, vocational technical colleges, colleges and universities, and the workplace

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Kansas Common Core Website http://www.ksde.org/Default.aspx?tabid=3178

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AVID, Advancement Via Individual Determination, is a college readiness plan designed to increase school wide learning and performance. Students who may be the first in their family to attend college may be recommended for this class. AVID acts a catalyst for systemic reform and change. AVID students take advantage of library digital and print resources.

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Spartan Success is a required Freshman semester long course that helps students understand and organize their high school career. Patterned from the Seaman High School model, students complete learning styles and interest inventories. They examine their strengths and talents and utilize the Kansas Career Pipeline. Learning about finances and practical life skills are part of this class. Spartan Success students often take advantage of library services. They access databases and websites while researching a variety of topics. This connection to life-long learning enhances student decision making and problem solving skills.

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The USD#253 K-12 district vision believes, We build futures by preparing today's students for tomorrow's opportunities. Technology Integration Social Media & Digital Citizenship Content Knowledge & Professional Growth

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Media Matters Welcome http://www.usd253.org/home/ehslib https://www.smore.com/0qr8-media-matters-2013?ref=ref

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Community resources include free homework help and tutoring are now available at the computer labs at W.A. White Elementary and the Flint Hills Learning Center, which are open 6-8 pm every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday for students and parents. Spanish translators are available.

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With a theme of Creating Context and Connections, teachers and librarians partner helping students succeed in the classroom. Building student knowledge to maximize learning of foundational research skills Helping students see the interconnectivity between research and their final projects Connecting for students what they learn in school to be more prepared for real world situations

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Continuum of learning Despite a transient, low socio-economic population, students have access to online resources and create electronic portfolios demonstrating their growth The Common Core Crosswalk bridges knowledge or curricular gaps

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Resources: American Association of School Librarians' (AASL) Standards for the 21stCentury Learner Lesson Plan Database http://www.ala.org/aasl/standards-guidelines/lesson-plan Kansas Career Pipeline http://www.kansascareerpipeline.org/ Kansas State Department of Education http://www.ksde.org/Default.aspx?tabid=3178 Kansas State Library Resources http://www.kslib.info/librarians/eor.html Teaching and Learning Emporia Public Schools http://www.usd253.org/home/academics