School Libraries
Common School Fund
The Common School Fund, established by the Wisconsin Constitution in 1848, is the primary source of funding for school libraries in Wisconsin. This link leads you to detailed information and resources to guide spending, as well as contact information for additional questions.
Future Ready Library Planning
Use this tool to guide the creation of your required, long-range plan for library services. The nationally recognized Future Ready Framework aligns with Future Ready Schools, a framework and set of resources recommended for district-wide strategic planning.
Evaluation Resources
Aligned to national professional standards, these tools are designed to be used for a performance-based continuous improvement system. In addition to evaluation, rubrics are also useful for setting goals and understanding the multi-faceted role of library media specialists.
School Library Scoop
Stay informed about Wisconsin school library news and updates by subscribing to School Library Scoop. This newsletter features the latest information about library planning, Common School Funds, professional learning opportunities, and other articles to help library media specialists effectively serve their schools and districts.
Monica Treptow - School Library Media Education Consultant
I am your resource for consultation, assistance, and leadership with school library programs. I am passionate about making school library programs essential, highly valued parts of Wisconsin schools. School libraries, staffed by quality professional school library media specialists, are robust centers for inquiry, collaboration, and literacy, providing equitable access and opportunities for all Wisconsin students. Please contact me at monica.treptow@dpi.wi.gov or 608.575.6065 if you have questions about any of the information or links on the school library pages.
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WI DPI School Libraries Team
Our WI DPI School Libraries Teams community is a private network for Wisconsin school library media specialists. Please complete this form to request admission. This community is for Wisconsin library media specialists to connect, ask questions, and share ideas.
GovDelivery Email List
An additional tool for communication, this email list is an alternative for those who prefer not to use Google. Wisconsin school librarians who would like to be included in this email distribution list can Click to subscribe. Please note that this is a one-way communication for sharing messages from the DPI and will not include all the discussion topics available in the Google Spaces community.
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