Better Together: Leveraging School Librarians to Ignite Literacy explores how school librarians and classroom teachers can work collaboratively to support literacy across print and digital formats. This panel of Florida Power Library School media specialists will highlight how literacy today exists on a spectrum and how intentional use of multiple formats can increase access, engagement, and student success. Participants will gain practical insights into how school librarians serve as instructional partners who enhance reading, research, and literacy for all learners. The session emphasizes collaboration between teachers and school librarians as a key strategy for strengthening literacy outcomes across grade levels.
Presenters:
Florida Certified Educational Media Specialists, Polk County Public Schools
Connie Hoffmann-Davenport High School (9-12)
Nikki Slinkard-Mulberry High School (9-12)
Selina Fontaine-James W. Sikes Elementary (K-5)
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