Classroom+Library+Proposal

**Introduction to [|Classroom Libraries Proposal] **

Historically teachers have operated as individual educating entities. As a result, individual teachers collected resources based on interests and the ability to purchase extra resources. Teachers passionate about reading built extensive libraries and allowed students to borrow books constantly. Other teachers did not offer such access to texts. Proximity to books, particularly through classroom libraries, has been shown to impact student learning. Therefore, districts must find innovative ways to provide this resource to all students. This proposal reviews systematic options for building classroom libraries in all classrooms, including using Common School Funds to create rotating library resources.

**Reflection **

An effective classroom library allows for finger-tip access to books of a variety of genres, levels, and topics. Additionally it must provide culturally-relevant texts. School librarians are phenomenal resources to use when developing a classroom library. This proposal illustrates my commitment to addressing issues of inequity as well my ability to problem-solve. As part of the five-year plan I outlined, I felt it was especially important to provide professional development on how to effectively use classroom libraries, such as techniques for teaching students to browse and self-select appropriate books. Another aspect of my five-year plan includes increasing student involvement in the process of selecting books for the classroom libraries.

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