Leading the Common Core Initiative: A Guide for K-5 School Librarians

Defining both the Common Core Standards and the school librarian's role in their implementation, this book offers ready-to-use lesson plans and other tools for grades K–5 and identifies opportunities for collaborative teaching.

• Defines the Common Core State Standards in English and mathematics

• Draws parallels to American Association of School Librarians (AASL) standards

• Discusses the impact of the CCSS on specific aspects of library administration, such as policies and collection management

• Examines how CCSS affects classroom and collaborative instruction in the library

• Identifies opportunities for the librarian to help in staff development in the CCSS