Videos to Inspire and Share
SPARK CONVERSATIONS ABOUT THE AASL STANDARDS
These videos are designed to help you share the AASL Standards with others. Whether you’re presenting at a conference, leading professional learning, meeting with administrators, or simply starting a conversation, we hope you’ll use and share these resources to build understanding of the standards and the important role of school libraries.
Watch. Share. Spark important conversations.
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Introducing the 2nd Edition of the National School Library Standards
Get a quick introduction to the second edition of the National School Library Standards for Learners, School Librarians, and School Libraries. This overview highlights what’s new, introduces the competency-based frameworks, and demonstrates how the standards support learner-centered instruction, content-area collaboration, and school library leadership.
Putting Competencies into Practice: How AASL Standards Become Real Learning
Discover how the AASL Standards Framework for Learners turns Competencies into actionable instruction. This video explains the progression from Competencies to Outcomes to Objectives and demonstrates how the Domains help to shape meaningful learning experiences and track learner growth. A helpful resource for professional learning, collaboration, and advocacy.
Administrators Reflect on School Libraries (video series)
In this insightful video series, district superintendents and school principals share their perspectives on the powerful role school libraries play in shaping teaching and learning. Centered around shared priorities, these leaders highlight how effective school libraries—led by certified school librarians—strengthen school culture and support student success across all subject areas.
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School Libraries at the Heart of Transformation
Discover the many ways that school libraries and school librarians stand at the heart of transformation. This video explores how school librarians empower learners to become thinkers, explorers, collaborators, and inventors as they prepare for college, career, and life.
Learners Interpret the Shared Foundations (video series)
In this series, learners reflect on what the Shared Foundations means to them as they describe how they Think, Create, Share, and Grow in the school library. These videos provide an engaging introduction to the AASL Standards and serve as powerful advocacy tools to share with stakeholders. Even your learners can benefit from listening to other learners reflect on these important concepts.
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