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We Boost Achievement An introduction to Evidence Based Practice, Action Research, and Ross Todd’s Vision Lauren Bacall said… “Standing still is the fastest way of moving backward in a rapidly changing world.” Ross Todd said that Evidence Based Practice is “at the heart of progress for school library media specialists.” Ross Todd also said on the cover of SLJ… “No one is coming to rescue us. We have to rescue ourselves.” Prove that we make a difference! School libraries make a difference. How? When? Why? Who? EBP makes the invisible VISIBLE! EBP in 2008 Shift from what SLMS DO to what students achieve EBP validates WE BOOST quality learning outcomes Action oriented, built on awareness Shift in focus from information inputs to knowledge and skills outputs Shift to mastery of complex skills Ross Todd also says… We are wearing BLINKERS. Curriculum with outcomes and indicators is an evidence based approach. It is action and evidence that show what makes a difference in student learning. Practice that produces intended results is responsive and accountable. We Boost Achievement Action Research has roots in medicine and healthcare in the 1990’s. Knowledge and experience come together. Evidence of what works and evidence of what doesn’t work is all around. Do what works. Don’t do what doesn’t work. RT School libraries and Action Research in 2008 Deep and broad base of research on what works and what doesn’t work is at our fingertips. 20 state studies, extensive empirical evidence regarding best professional practice, tell us what works. Use the research to decide on performance day to day. Self education… Self-education involves using the best possible research to inform our practice. Self-education involves inquiry to bring about change. Self-education implies action directed toward a goal Four frameworks for action Research has provided evidence that boosting student achievement can be correlated with four key components of a SLM program: INFORMATION LITERACY CO