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=Learning Environment= **3**=consistently exemplifies highest quality performance **2**=generally meets requirements in most areas **1**=striving to improve in areas known to be deficient 0=falls short of meeting guidelines or hindered by barriers ||  ||   ||   ||   || Accommodates a variety of activities: individual, small groups, large groups, special events, professional development Examples include, but are not limited to: Provides flexible and equitable access during school day, before and after school Examples include, but are not limited to: Provides access to a variety of current technology for learners Examples include, but are not limited to: Holds inviting, secure, age-appropriate furnishings and storage Examples include, but are not limited to: Meets needs of population and curriculum through physical and virtual collection Examples include, but are not limited to: Supports mission, stability, and growth through annual budget Examples include, but are not limited to: Trained staff to instruct, guide, and support learners -- both students and staff Examples include, but are not limited to:
 * 21st Century School Library**
 * **The Three E's:**
 * ** Exemplary **
 * **Enhanced**
 * **Effective**
 * **PLACE** || 3 || 2 || 1 || 0 ||
 * __ **Space** __
 * __ **Space** __
 * // areas for instruction and reading //
 * // seating for more than one class //
 * // large presentation area and/or //// adjoining small room/s //
 * //computer access area// ||  ||   ||   ||   ||
 * __ **Access** __
 * // schedule allows access for students from all grade levels during school day //
 * // schedule allows for before and after school access for all students //
 * // combination of fixed and flexible schedule allows for class access at point of need //
 * // schedule allows for special group meetings // || * || * || * || * ||
 * __ **Technology** __
 * // desktop computers and/or laptops, //// wifi access, outlets //
 * // audio and/or video production //
 * // tablets, ereaders, and MP3 players //
 * // interactive whiteboard and/ digital projection // ||  ||   ||   ||   ||
 * __ **Atmosphere** __
 * // student friendly; library belongs to all attitude //
 * // displays, bulletin boards, //// lighting, //// signage as needed //
 * // flexible shelving and furniture sized for age of students and accessible to all //
 * // learning hub for all content areas // ||  ||   ||   ||   ||
 * __ **Resource Collection** __
 * // adequate and updated print collection //
 * // 24/7 access to digital resources //
 * // web-based online catalog access // ||  ||   ||   ||   ||
 * __ **Budget** __
 * // dedicated district funding for resources //
 * // dedicated district funding for technology //
 * // inclusion in Title and/or grant proposals // ||  ||   ||   ||   ||
 * __ **Staff** __
 * // librarian or support staff available during all open hours //
 * // staff trained in reader's advisory, research, technology tools, curriculum //
 * //staff guide and supervise adult and/or student volunteers// ||  ||   ||   ||   ||