School Library Programs - Standards and LIT Framework

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School Libraries

Washington Library Association — LIT Framework
Library Information and Technology Framework
The scope and mix of these functions will depend on the program priorities and goals of each local school district and school building. Information and technology literacy instruction is an essential component of a school library information and technology (LIT) program that helps ensure that the students of Washington State are effective users and producers of information and ideas. (extract from the introduction to the LIT Framework)

American Association of School Librarians (AASL)
Standards for the 21st Century Learner- Designed to “shape the library program and serve as a tool for school librarians to use to shape the learning of students in the school.”

International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE)
Technology standards for students

Academic Standards — Washington State
Washington State Learning Standards

School Accreditation
Association of Washington School Principals (AWSP)
How to Become Accredited in Washington State from the Association of Washington School Principals (AWSP)