Leading the Common Core initiative: a guide for K-5 school librarians

Defining both the Common Core Standards and the school librarian's role in their implementation, this book offers ready-to-use lesson plans and other tools for grades K–5 and identifies opportunities for collaborative teaching.

- Defines the Common Core State Standards in English and mathematics

- Draws parallels to American Association of School Librarians (AASL) standards

- Discusses the impact of the CCSS on specific aspects of library administration, such as policies and collection management

- Examines how CCSS affects classroom and collaborative instruction in the library

- Identifies opportunities for the librarian to help in staff development in the CCSS