1. Council of Great City Schools Librarians Group Host: Chicago Public Schools Paul Whitsitt, Director

2. Chicago Public Schools District Information CPS Web site www.cps.edu (parent/student focus)www.cps.edu 650+ Schools; 408,000 Students; 24,000 teachers 67 charter schools K-8, 9-12 model, but variations increasing

3. CPS Student Demographics FY2008-09 African-American: 46.2% Latino: 41.2% White: 8.9% Asian/Pacific Islander: 3.5% Multi-Racial: 2.9% Native American: 0.2% 84.3% from low-income families 13.3% are limited-English-proficient 68% of elementary students meet/exceed state reading standards (2009) 31% high school students meet/exceed in reading (2008)

4. Snapshot of CPS Librarian Workforce Approximately 550 teacher-staffed libraries and 500 teacher librarians Approximately 100 HS and 400 K-8 librarians 20 have achieved National Board Certification in Library Media All HS librarians have masters in library science However, almost half of elementary librarians are certified teachers without library certification or endorsement

5. CPS Department of Libraries Vision Statement All students and staff in the Chicago Public Schools are effective users of ideas and information, competent and enthusiastic readers, independent learners, and positive contributors to the school community and to society.

6. Role of the CPS Department of Libraries Librarian Development Administrator Advocacy Print and Electronic Resources Reading Motivation Programs Grants Administration Professional Library Services Recruitment / Placement

7. Area Library Coordinators Connie Amon - 1, 2, 3, Automation KC Boyd - 16, 17, 18 and Mayor Daley Book Club Dorsey Chambers - 11,14,15 and Battle of the Books Francelia M. Herron - 10,12,13 and Recruitment Grants (IMLS) Maria Rodriguez – 7,8 and Budget Merril V. Stegall - 4, 6, 9 and Certification / Placement Lisa E. Perez, All High Schools, Professional Library, HS MDBC

8. CPS Library Challenges Scheduling / Access Hours Budgeting (School and Central Office levels) Professional Staffing Collections Technology Integration

9. Recent, Current, and Coming CPS “Libraries” Achievements Librarian Learning Communities Centralized automation launch DOE, IMLS and Local library grants Expansion of Mayor Daley Book Club reading motivation program New endorsement “waiver” procedure Coming – New librarian evaluation tool!

10. CPS Department of Libraries Wiki http://cpslibraries.wikispaces.com/ http://cpslibraries.wikispaces.com/