Developing a Scope and Sequence
Tools for Charting Your Course in School Libraries
Building a strong, AASL Standards-aligned scope and sequence for your school library doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. The Charting Your Course webinar brings together a curated collection of tools to help you design a customized plan grounded in the National School Library Standards.
These resources guide you step-by-step as you:
- Identify the Learner Competencies already embedded in your instruction
- Align AASL Standards with district and school priorities
- Map Shared Foundations and Domains across grade-level bands
- Build horizontal and vertical alignment for cohesive skill development
- Use your completed Scope and Sequence as a powerful advocacy tool
Whether you’re starting from scratch or refining existing plans, these tools help you create a flexible, developmentally appropriate framework that supports collaboration, authentic assessment, and measurable impact.
Explore the full suite of resources and confidently chart your school library’s instructional path.
Click on the links below to view and download materials.
Webinar | Presentation Slides | Worksheets |
K-8 Sample | HS Sample
KNOWLEDGE QUEST BLOG POST
Crafting the Blueprint: Why a Scope and Sequence is Essential for Your School Library
This Knowledge Quest blog post from AASL Standards Committee member Stephanie Charlefour explores how a thoughtfully designed Scope and Sequence can connect the National School Library Standards to local priorities, strengthen instruction, foster collaboration, and support meaningful learning across grade levels.