EL-SLMS Collaboration

According to MI School Data (2021), what percentage of English language learners (ELLs) in Michigan performed above the average or normed growth rates in reading?

• 26%

• 31%

• 73%

• 18%

What is one of the main issues identified to close the literacy gap for English language learners most effectively?

• Increasing standardized testing

• Collaboration in teaching

• Reducing school hours

• Eliminating school libraries

Why is the shortage of certified school librarians in Michigan considered critical for student literacy?

• It leads to higher dropout rates.

• It is linked to lower reading achievement and a widening literacy gap.

• It increases school expenses.

• It reduces the number of extracurricular activities.

Based on the information provided, analyze why collaboration between teachers and school librarians might be essential for improving literacy outcomes among ELLs.

• Collaboration allows for more effective use of resources and expertise to address diverse student needs.

• Collaboration increases the number of tests students take.

• Collaboration reduces the need for certified staff.

• Collaboration focuses only on administrative tasks.

What are the three primary roles that the Michigan Department of Education (2021) has established for teachers in a library media placement?

• Teachers, information specialists, and program administrators

• Teachers, curriculum developers, and counselors

• Information specialists, technology coordinators, and program administrators

• Teachers, librarians, and principals

How can the partnership between ELL teachers and school librarians impact educational programming for ELLs?

• It can vastly improve the overall educational programming for ELLs.

• It can reduce the need for teacher librarians.

• It can eliminate the need for library access.

• It can increase the focus on standardized testing.

What is the main focus of school librarians when integrating information science skills, according to the text?

• Teaching only library-specific skills

• Preparing students for a 21st-century, media-rich world

• Limiting students' access to information

• Focusing solely on traditional literature

Which of the following is a requirement for school librarian endorsement programs accredited by the American Library Association?

• Study of only American literature

• Coursework in culturally responsive literature for children and young adults

• Training in library management only

• Focus on digital resources exclusively

Suppose a school librarian wants to help students evaluate the credibility of online information. Which skill are they helping to develop, according to Lombard (2016)?

• Memorization

• Information literacy

• Physical education

• Artistic skills

How do school librarians contribute to collaboration in schools, according to the text?

• By creating a culture of collaboration and facilitating the learning of strategies necessary to work effectively with others

• By working alone on all library tasks

• By focusing only on administrative duties

• By limiting access to library resources