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LSC 6600, Leveraging School Libraries to Improve Student Learning, is a short, one-credit graduate course available online from Mansfield University's School Library & Information Technologies Program. Developed with federal grant money for school principals and other administrators, it is designed to build leadership and advocacy skills in how to maximize a school library program to increase student achievement.
Participants will learn the research, standards, and guidelines about creating quality school library programs that improve the academic achievement of students. Assignments are practical and authentic with online discussions that allow administrators to share ideas across the nation with other colleagues. As a culminating activity, participants will develop a practical action plan to revitalize and maximize an existing asset, the school library.
Administrators who are participating in this program as a professional development opportunity through the Fulfilling the Promise (FTP) Scholarship program should visit the FTP Homepage to find information on the related "Leveraging School Libraries to Improve Student Learning " program.
Course Features
Participation via the Internet
4 online modules with readings
3 online discussions with other school administrators
Completed in 5 weeks during the summer
Approximately 3 hrs. per week time commitment
Streamlined admissions
Useful and practical information
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