1. Evaluating the school librarian using the Danielson Model
Dr. Stephanie Huffman & Dr. Wendy Rickman
Rogers, AR – AAIM 2013

3. What is the Danielson Model?

4. Enhancing Professional Practice: A Framework for teaching, 2nd Ed.
“A research-based set of components of instruction grounded in a constructivist view of learning and teaching …with its full value realized as the foundation for professional conversations among practitioners as they seek to enhance their skill in the complex task of teaching. (Danielson, 2007).”
In this edition, she has addressed other areas of the curriculum for evaluation including school librarians, school counselors, instructional coaches, and others.

5. Danielson Model for Teachers
2013, Charlotte Danielson’s Framework for Teaching,

6. Danielson Model for School Librarians
Domain 1:
Planning & Preparation
Demonstrating knowledge of literature and current trends in library/media practice and information technology.
Demonstrating knowledge of the school’s program and student information needs within that program.
Establishing goals for the library/media program appropriate to the setting and the students served.
Demonstrating knowledge of resources, both within and beyond the school and district, and access to such resources as interlibrary loan.
Planning the library/media program integrated with the overall school program.
Developing a plan to evaluate the library/media program.
Domain 2:
The Environment
Creating an environment of respect and rapport.
Establishing a culture for investigation and love of literature.
Establishing and maintaining library procedures.
Managing student behavior.
Organizing physical space to enable smooth flow.
Domain 3:
Delivery of Service
Maintaining and extending the library collection in accordance with the school’s needs and within budget limitations.
Collaborating with teachers in the design of instructional units and lessons.
Engaging students in enjoying literature and in learning information skills.
Assisting students and teachers in the use of technology in the library/media center.
Domain 4:
Professional Responsibilities
Reflecting on practice.
Preparing and submitting reports and budgets.
Communicating with the larger community.
Participating in a professional community.
Engaging in professional development.
Showing professionalism.

7. American Association for School Librarians. (2009)
American Association for School Librarians. (2009). AASL’s L4L Sample School Librarian Performance and Evaluation System
The Learning4Life school librarian evaluation system parallels Charlotte Danielson's domains for teacher evaluation but replaces her second domain with the Library Environment. All elements represent principles of best practice in teaching and school librarianship. The Learning 4 Life performance and evaluation system is designed for both self-assessment and job performance evaluation.
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8. AASL Learning 4 life School Librarian evaluation
Domain 1:
Planning & Preparation
Information literacy skills
The research process
Media and digital literacy and technology skills
Domain 2:
The Library Environment
Traffic flow
Self-directed use
Flexible learning space
Domain 3:
Instruction
Information literacy
Media literacy
Digital literacy
Technology skills
Domain 4:
Professional Responsibilities
Developing and administering the budget
Keeping accurate records regarding collection, circulation, and use
Analyzing data for planning and decision making
Supervising staff
Developing and maintaining a collection of resources.
Enhancement of professional knowledge

9. Arkansas School District Evals
Conway School District
Pocahontas School District
Danielson’s Model for School Librarians
Checksheet format
Annual Statement of Goals/Personal Plan
Formal & Informal Observation Form
LMSE_Prof_Eval_System2011.pdf
Danielson’s Model for School Librarians

10. Comments of Individuals
“I had my evaluation completed by my principal and I was needing a few things:
Conduct a student/parent/teacher survey
Develop a 3-year media specialist plan that will be a living document and will be updated each school year
Find an evaluation for the library program (Hawkins, K. (2013). AAIM Listserv)”
What is my three-year plan?
What evidences or artifacts do I provide?

11. 2013, Charlotte Danielson’s Framework for Teaching,

12. Danielson Model for School Librarians
Domain 1:
Planning & Preparation
Demonstrating knowledge of literature and current trends in library/media practice and information technology.
Demonstrating knowledge of the school’s program and student information needs within that program.
Establishing goals for the library/media program appropriate to the setting and the students served.
Demonstrating knowledge of resources, both within and beyond the school and district, and access to such resources as interlibrary loan.
Planning the library/media program integrated with the overall school program.
Developing a plan to evaluate the library/media program.
Evidence

13. Danielson Model for School Librarians
Evidence
Domain 2:
The Environment
Creating an environment of respect and rapport.
Establishing a culture for investigation and love of literature.
Establishing and maintaining library procedures.
Managing student behavior.
Organizing physical space to enable smooth flow.

14. Danielson Model for School Librarians
Domain 3:
Delivery of Service
Maintaining and extending the library collection in accordance with the school’s needs and within budget limitations.
Collaborating with teachers in the design of instructional units and lessons.
Engaging students in enjoying literature and in learning information skills.
Assisting students and teachers in the use of technology in the library/media center.
Evidence

15. Danielson Model for School Librarians
Evidence
Domain 4:
Professional Responsibilities
Reflecting on practice.
Preparing and submitting reports and budgets.
Communicating with the larger community.
Participating in a professional community.
Engaging in professional development.
Showing professionalism.

16. References
AASL. (2009). AASL’s L4L samples school librarian performance and evaluation system. Retrieved from: arians.
ADE. (2013). Smart card for teachers. TESS Teacher Support Training Documents. Retrieved from: educator-effectiveness-and-licensure/office-of-educator-effectiveness/teacher-evaluation- system/tess-teacher-support-training-documents.
ASCD. (2013). Teacher evaluation: How does your state compare. Capitol Connection April 1, Retrieved from:
Conway School District Professional Evaluation System. (2011). Conway annual library media specialists evaluation. Retrieved from:
Danielson, C. (2007). Enhancing professional practice: A framework for teaching, 2nd ed.
Pocahontas Public School District. (n.d.). J.2. – Library media specialist performance evaluation rubric. Retrieved from: