Reflection 9: Greatest (little known) accomplishment

Working in a small district means official titles often do not represent actual responsibilities. So much of my day has moved from traditional library media duties. But the accomplishment that I feel is my greatest is the collaboration with the special education department. While this has shifted in the last couple of years with the move to co-teaching and retirements, I LOVE the change that occurs between 9th and 12th grade. 9th grade special education students do not feel comfortable in the library space. Years of struggling with reading, and lack of success follow them through the door. With consistent programming, contribution to library selections, and the option to choice read ANYTHING, has them walking through the library doors as if they own the space by the senior year. Not all of them are readers. Most still struggle far below grade level. But they belong.

Twitter "book talk" activity with Read 180 class.