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Media Specialist as a Program Administrator


__Georgia DOE 2008 Library Media Program Evaluation Rubric __

Prior to speaking with my primary site's media specialist, I sat down and reviewed the rubric by myself. I evaluated the media center based on my view as a classroom teacher and what I have learned throughout my program. I found my school's media center to be basic to proficient in the majority of standards.

Despite my attempt to use my outside knowledge to complete the rubric, I felt forced to leave some standards blank on my initial review. These blanks were due to information not available to me such as FTE money and square footage. I discussed these standards with the media specialists and she helped me to understand where they should be marked on the rubric.

For the standards I could analyze on my own, we were in complete agreement. It was very helpful to have the opportunity to sit down with my primary site's media specialist and discuss these standards. She helped me to understand certain terms and how she meets or plans to meet certain standards.



__Media Center Grant __

NEA Foundation ~ Books Across America Award

For the grant portion of my portfolio, I completed the requirements for the NEA Foundation's //Books Across America Award//. Compared to other grants I viewed, the //Books Across America Award// appeared to be one of the most flexible and straight-forward applications. In order to apply for the award, interested applicants are required to complete an application, compose a narrative on assigned topics, and provide a book list/budget.



  __Monthly Principal's Report __

The attached monthly report outlines circulation numbers, collaboration with classroom teachers, new technology purchases, and professional development opportunities.



__Media/Technology Committee Meeting __

September 15, 2009

The technology Committee meets quarterly after school hours. It is composed of the following staff members:
 * 1) Media Specialist
 * 2) Agriculture Technology Teacher
 * 3) Computer Science Teacher
 * 4) One 6th Grade Teacher
 * 5) One 7th Grade Teacher
 * 6) One Eighth Grade Teacher

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 During my meeting observation, the technology committee members discussed potential technology purchases. There budget is currently frozen, and all proposals must be approved by the principal. ======

 They drafted the following list of ideal technology purchases:

 * 1) Additional Promethean Boards
 * 2) Additional Student Computers
 * 3) Flip Cameras
 * 4) Digital Cameras
 * 5) Equipment for school news broadcast (Lights, Video Mixer)


This list was created based upon input from each grade level.