Instructional Practice
nstruction in the library is grounded in intentional design, shared responsibility, and access for all learners. I work alongside classroom teachers to strengthen literacy, inquiry, and critical thinking across content areas, using the library as an instructional space rather than a standalone resource.
My role focuses on removing barriers, clarifying expectations, and intentionally designing learning experiences. This approach supports close reading, critical thinking, and skill application with confidence across content areas.
How Instruction Shows Up In the Library
Instructional leadership in the library is practical and embedded. This includes:
Co-planning and co-teaching with classroom teachers
Designing research, literacy, and inquiry lessons aligned to classroom instruction
Supporting curriculum implementation through resource curation and instructional design
Partnering with ELL staff to ensure multilingual learners access grade-level content
Teaching routines and expectations that support student independence and accountability
Teaching Digital Literacy
Digital literacy instruction focuses on helping students navigate information thoughtfully, evaluate sources critically, and make responsible choices as learners and digital citizens.
Instruction emphasizes:
Asking strong questions
Evaluating credibility and bias
Using digital tools purposefully to communicate thinking
Building confidence and independence with technology
Digital literacy is integrated into classroom learning and grounded in real tasks, not taught as an isolated skill.
Supporting Multi-Lingual Learners
The library supports multilingual learners through intentional collaboration, inclusive resource design, and instructional practices that emphasize access and belonging.
This includes:
Multilingual and culturally responsive resources
Family-friendly communication and access points
Collaboration with the ELL department on instruction and programming
Instructional supports that reduce barriers while maintaining high expec
Student Engagement & Voice
Students are active participants in learning in the library. Instruction is designed to give students meaningful choices, opportunities to share thinking, and ownership of their learning.
Engagement is supported through:
Clear routines and expectations
Choice-based learning experiences
Student leadership roles and collaborative work
Reflection and discussion that value student voice
Instructional Examples
Innovation Incubator Project – Collaborative, project-based learning focused on problem solving, research, and design
Quarter 3 Literacy Challenges – Schoolwide reading and literacy engagement tied to student choice and reflection
Digital Responsibility & Chromebook Care – Instruction focused on accountability, shared responsibility, and digital citizenship