The Power of the Media Specialist to Improve Academic Achievement and Strengthen At-Risk Students

Author/Contributor(s):	Jones, Jami Biles ; Zambone, Alana
Publisher:	Linworth
Date:	01/15/2008
Binding:	Paperback
Condition:	NEW

Harness the power of the library to reach students! Find out how you can influence students' academic success and close the achievement gap. Help school culture recognize the role of the media specialist in developing essential academic skills. Learn research-based methods to address the needs of at-risk students in the library media center. Help improve test scores and decrease drop out rates by being part of the team who builds skills in struggling students. This resource also focuses on the librarian's role as leader in promoting resiliency in adolescents by highlighting the research on resiliency and its impact on student achievement.