Annual recognition of school libraries that meet the characteristics of a 21st Century school library through its program, place, and professional.
SD Future Ready School Libraries
Reflects statistics and best practices nationwide and within South Dakota
21st Century School Library Self-Assessment Updated January 2020
Self-reporting tool outlines best practices of a 21st Century school library
School Library Advocacy links (Pearltrees)
A collection of links for school library advocacy and messaging
Book Access and School Libraries
A brochure for advocacy
Library Media Endorsement
For school library endorsement in South Dakota
Elementary School Library Endorsement Requirements
via SD Dept. of Education
Secondary School Library Endorsement Requirements
via SD Dept. of Education
SD Administrative Rule 24:15:06:17
K-12 library media education endorsement in SD
SD Administrative Rule 24:53:09:02
PreK-12 school library media specialist education program in SD
21st Century School Library Self-Assessment
Self-assessment outlines best practices of a 21st Century school library
Library Science Course Framework
Recognized high school course providing students an opportunity to work in the school library
Resource Guide: SDSL School Libraries
Shareable, printable school library related guide from SDSL School Libraries
School Library Collection Development Framework
Tool to support collection development with accompanying templates
School & Public Library Collaboration Checklist
Tool for promoting school and public library partnerships
The School Librarian Interview Guide
Tool for hiring quality library staff
SD School Library Standards , 2019
SD School Library Guidelines , 2020
Support guidelines for the school library place, program, and professional
SD Content Standards
Ensuring South Dakota students graduate college, career, and life ready
Oceti Sakowin: Essential Understandings & Standards
Oceti Sakowin history and culture
American Association of School Libraries: National School Library Standards , AASL.org
International Society for Technology in Education Standards , ISTE.org
Future Ready Librarian Framework , futureready.org
Crosswalks
ISTE Standards for Educators and Future Ready Librarians , iste.org
National School Library Standards crosswalk with Future Ready Librarians , AASL.org
National School Library Standards crosswalk with ISTE Standards for Students and Educators , AASL.org
School Library Data Digest 2020
Annual publication for statewide school library statistics.
View SLDD archives.
School Libraries Survey
Annual library survey completed by school districts in South Dakota
Alissa Adams
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