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| List of Illustrations | |
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| Acknowledgments | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Putting Students Center Stage | |
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| Media Center Programming Defined | |
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| Types of Programs | |
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| Exhibits and Displays | |
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| Featured Speakers and Entertainers | |
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| Interest Centers | |
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| Demonstrations | |
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| Media | |
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| Program Focus | |
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| Programs Based on Curriculum | |
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| Programs Based on Target Groups | |
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| Programs Based on Special Themes | |
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| Programs Based on Interest and Entertainment | |
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| Programs Based on Available Time Periods | |
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| Purposes of Programs | |
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| Support and Enhance the Curriculum | |
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| English/Language Arts Curriculum | |
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| Social Studies Curriculum | |
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| Science Curriculum | |
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| Math Curriculum | |
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| Provide Enrichment and Support Beyond Core Curriculum | |
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| Provide Personal Enrichment | |
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| Provide Professional Development for Teachers | |
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| Suggested Topics for Faculty | |
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| Benefits of Programming | |
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| Programs Highlight the School Library Media Center | |
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| Programs Highlight the School Library Media Specialist | |
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| Programs Highlight the School Library Media Staff | |
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| Programs Increase School Library Media Center Usage | |
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| Programs Support and Enrich Classroom Learning | |
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| Programs Broaden Student and Teacher Interest | |
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| Programs Enhance Public Relations | |
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| Programs Inspire Lifelong Learning | |
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| Conclusion | |
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| Initial Stages of Program Planning | |
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| Gathering Ideas to Determine a Theme | |
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| Informal Observation | |
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| Other Media Specialists' Expertise | |
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| Faculty Suggestions | |
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| Student Interests | |
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| Curriculum Needs | |
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| Professional Development Activities | |
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| Community Happenings | |
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| Developing a Specific Plan | |
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| Setting Goals | |
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| Considering the Audience | |
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| Determining a Time Frame | |
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| Identifying Resources | |
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| Choosing a Format | |
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| Exhibits and Displays | |
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| Interest Centers | |
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| Demonstrations | |
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| Media Programs | |
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| Featured Speakers and Entertainers | |
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| Conclusion | |
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| Final Stages of Program Planning | |
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| Outlining the Program Content | |
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| Obtaining Administrative Approval | |
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| Securing Teacher Support | |
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| Planning the Specific Details | |
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| Select and Verify a Location | |
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| Choose and Confirm a Date and Time | |
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| Select and Schedule Guest Speakers | |
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| Choose and Provide for Support Personnel | |
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| Select, Order, and Schedule Resource Materials | |
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| Develop Contingency Plans | |
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| Completing Final Preparations | |
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| Identify, Select, and Prepare Student and Parent Volunteers | |
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| Publicize the Event | |
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| Prepare Students and Teachers for the Event | |
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| Schedule Classes | |
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| Arranging the Facility | |
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| Decorate | |
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| Arrange Furniture and Seating | |
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| Provide for Traffic Flow | |
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| Use Technology Support | |
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| Executing the Program | |
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| Present the Program | |
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| Follow Through After the Event | |
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| Following Your Program Checklist | |
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| Conclusion | |
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| How to Identify and Locate Resources | |
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| Identifying Resources | |
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| Educational Resources | |
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| Books | |
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| Professional Materials | |
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| Audiovisual Materials | |
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| Teacher- and Student-made Resources | |
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| Jackdaws | |
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| Display Boards | |
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| Student Art | |
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| Student Projects | |
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| Dioramas | |
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| Interactive Bulletin Boards | |
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| Manipulatives | |
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| Locating Resources | |
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| Your Campus | |
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| Your School Library Media Center | |
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| Classrooms and Offices | |
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| Your District | |
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| Administrative Offices | |
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| Professional Libraries | |
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| Other School Library Media Centers | |
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| Community Resources | |
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| Resource People | |
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| Interesting Places | |
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| Institutions | |
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| Business and Industry | |
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| Clubs and Organizations | |
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| Government Agencies | |
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| Media | |
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| Holidays and Special Events | |
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| Chamber of Commerce | |
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| Conclusion | |
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| How to Gather and Organize Resources | |
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| Selecting Volunteers | |
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| Parents | |
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| Students | |
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| Teachers | |
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| Making It Work with Volunteers | |
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| Prepare for Volunteers | |
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| Recruit Volunteers | |
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| Contacting Resources | |
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| List Possible Resources | |
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| Interview Potential Resources | |
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| Organizing the Resources | |
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| Establish a Community Resources File | |
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| Share Resources and Responsibilities | |
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| Select Interested Parent Volunteers | |
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| Determine the Best Format | |
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| Determine What the File Should Contain | |
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| Determine File Arrangement | |
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| Determine Who May Use the File | |
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| Publicize the Availability of the File | |
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| Revise the File Regularly | |
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| Conclusion | |
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| Searching the Internet for Resources | |
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| Resources to Support the Curriculum | |
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| Business and Industry | |
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| Government Agencies | |
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| Institutions | |
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| Aquariums | |
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| Libraries | |
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| Museums | |
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| Air and Space | |
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| Art | |
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| History | |
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| Science | |
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| Universities, Colleges, and Schools | |
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| Zoos | |
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| Virtual Field Trips | |
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| Young Adult Literature | |
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| Books, Reviews, and Awards | |
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| Young Adult Authors: Comprehensive Sites | |
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| Young Adult Authors: Individual Sites | |
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| Resources to Support Youth Interests | |
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| All-Around Resources | |
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| Colleges and Careers | |
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| Entertainment | |
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| Amusement and Theme Parks | |
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| Fun and Games | |
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| Magazine Web Sites Designed Especially for Students | |
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| Newspapers and Magazines | |
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| Sports | |
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| Resources to Support Media Specialists and Teachers | |
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| Copyright | |
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| Curriculum | |
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| General Resources | |
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| Professional Associations | |
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| Professional Journals | |
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| Special Middle School Sites | |
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| Conclusion | |
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| Extending, Evaluating, and Assessing Library Media Programs | |
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| Extending the Program | |
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| Activities for Students in the School Library Media Center | |
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| Activities for Students in the Classroom | |
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| Completing the Process | |
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| Thank Your Resource People | |
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| Thank Your Volunteers | |
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| Update the Community Resources File | |
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| Evaluating the Program | |
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| Informal Evaluations | |
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| By Library Media Specialist | |
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| By Faculty and Students | |
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| Formal Evaluations | |
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| By Library Media Specialist | |
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| By Teachers | |
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| By Students | |
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| Circulation Data and Usage | |
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| Assessing the Program | |
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| Examine and Analyze the Data | |
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| Informal Data | |
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| Formal Data | |
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| Record Data Results | |
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| Develop a Program Report | |
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| Conclusion | |
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| Dynamic Model Programs and Ideas | |
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| Contributors of Model School Library Programs and Ideas | |
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| Programs for Students | |
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| Curriculum: English/Language Arts and Library | |
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| Author-Related Programs | |
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| Book Fairs | |
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| Displays and Bulletin Boards to Promote Reading | |
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| Events and Activities to Promote Reading and Libraries | |
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| Library Resources and Skills | |
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| Shakespeare and Poetry | |
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| Storytelling | |
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| Curriculum: Beyond English/Language Arts | |
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| Health | |
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| Social Studies and Science | |
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| Technology and Communications | |
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| Personal Interests | |
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| Art | |
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| Career Choices | |
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| Games and Puzzles | |
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| Interesting People and Things | |
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| Holidays and Special Days | |
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| Programs for Faculty | |
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| Available Resources | |
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| Planning Session | |
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| Promoting Reading Among Teachers | |
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| Technology | |
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| Various Ideas | |
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| Programs for Community | |
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| Information About the Media Center | |
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| Technology | |
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| Conclusion | |
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| References | |
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| Index | |
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| About the Authors | |