Interested in learning a new instrument but not sure where to start? Check out ArtistWorks, a resource of self-paced music lessons taught by grammy-award winning musicians and artistic professionals. Art and voice lessons are available too, and lessons range from beginner to advanced.
Note: ArtistWorks is listed under high school language arts and literature.
Note: ArtistWorks is listed under high school language arts and literature.
Interested in learning a new language? Spanish? Chinese? Develop English skills? Mango is a excellent resource. Create your own account with your student ID and keep track of your progress. Download the app and practice your speaking skills as well. It's an engaging way to learn a new language or develop additional skills.
Note: Mango Languages is listed under high school language arts and literature.
Note: Mango Languages is listed under high school language arts and literature.
National Geographic online is a powerful tool for sparking interest or researching a topic. There's a version for younger kids too. Explore topics like the environment, science and technology, and animals. The kids version provides easily accessible videos, photos, books and magazines.
Note: National Geographic is listed under high school STEM resources. National Geographic for Kids is listed under elementary school STEM resources.
Note: National Geographic is listed under high school STEM resources. National Geographic for Kids is listed under elementary school STEM resources.
Want to be a 3D animator, a recording engineer, or a logo designer? Lynda.com provides excellent tutorials. Create an account with your Cobb student ID and save your work. There are lots of other learning pathways as well - instructional technology, video production, web design, photography, web design, and more. Check it out!
Note: Lynda.com is listed under high school STEM resources.
Note: Lynda.com is listed under high school STEM resources.
Learning Express Library can help you prepare for upcoming SAT, ACT, or AP tests, explore potential careers, or study for the high school equivalency exam. Students of all levels will find practice materials for math, writing, and reading.
Note: Learning Express Library falls under several categories, including middle school STEM.
Note: Learning Express Library falls under several categories, including middle school STEM.
Digital access Highlights
Library Learning Commons Certification is paused during the 2020-2021 school Year.
we plan to be back in action during the 2021-2022 Year and we look forward to working with you!
MAKE TIME FOR SUMMER READING!
Through instructional leadership and collaboration, students learn digital literacy skills, engage in creative thinking, and are prepared for their futures.
Instructional philosophy
What is a LIBRARY Learning Commons?
Check out this video about the recent learning commons transformation at Awtrey MS.
We are excited to welcome the author Lynda Mullaly Hunt to Awtrey! She shared with our top readers!
~Anita Foster, Library Media Specialist
Awtrey Middle School
2018 Exceptional Library Media Program
2018 Exceptional Library Media Program
"Welcome to 8:30 Friday morning in the LC! We’ve got class checkout, research, small group discussion, and makerspace creations going all at the same time!"
~Ashley Sherman, Library Media Specialist
~Ashley Sherman, Library Media Specialist
Frey Elementary School
2018 Exemplary Library Media Program
2018 Exemplary Library Media Program
Pictured left to right: Holly Frilot, Supervisor of Library Media Education; Melissa, Faklaris, Assistant Principal, Kim Frey, Library Media Parapro, Ashley Sherman, Library Media Specialist; Jason Cathey, Principal
The number of Library Learning Commons Certified schools continues to grow!
March 2019
Frey Elementary School
“It is wonderful to see administration and media personnel on the same page and watch them work together to provide the best possible "world" for students. It is obvious that Frey Elementary benefits from such a combination. Ashley has developed a learning commons that reaches the entire school, and students experience success because of her efforts.”
~Library Learning Commons Advisory Board Member
Back up goal files
These resources above are also included on the CCSD HR Evaluations website here. Additional remediation guidelines are available here under the Leaders category.
Additional national resources about school library media specialists:
School Librarians as Learning Leaders: An Administrator's Guide (infographic from AASL)
These resources above are also included on the CCSD HR Evaluations website here. Additional remediation guidelines are available here under the Leaders category.
Additional national resources about school library media specialists:
School Librarians as Learning Leaders: An Administrator's Guide (infographic from AASL)
Pictured left to right: Susan Haddad, library media parapro, and Marty Blaydes and Andy Spinks, library media specialists.
Congratulations to Campbell High School on their honor as the
Georgia Exemplary Library Media Program for 2017!
Georgia Exemplary Library Media Program for 2017!
We are an innovative, collaborative community of library media specialists that put students first in all we do. Our passion for our 21st century students cultivates award-winning programs and success for our students.
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