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 * What is the Pocatello Charette?**

The Pocatello Charette is a collaborative workshop that brings together parents, principals, librarians, teachers, library assistants and curriculum directors of schools from the Pocatello region. This charrette is a conversation, brainstorming session, and design exercise -- a starting point for drafting a model or sketch of what is necessary in order to have strong library and information technology programs in Idaho schools, and strong partnerships to support them.

[What is a [|Charrette]you're likely asking? We love the concept and feel it reflects the strong sense of urgency that exists, as well as the importance of working together to shape 21st Century learners.]

Charrette participants will work together to develop the //'Pocatello Sketch'// for shaping 21st Century learners, elements of which will be presented (along with Coeur d'Alene and Boise sketches) in October of 2010 at a pre-conference of the Idaho Library Association's Annual Conference. Based on the work of the three regional sketches, an 'Idaho Model' will be produced that will serve as a check-list for essential practices.

This wikispace will reflect the collaborative work that imagines, defines and develops the '//Pocatello Sketch'// for shaping 21st Century learners.


 * //The guiding problem that we aim to address is **what needs to be in place to shape, prepare, and engage 21st Century Learners?**//

 1. 21st Century learning transcends the schoolhouse and school day. 2. Education must facilitate students becoming effective users //and// producers of ideas and information. 3. Mastering emerging technologies, tools and mediums is neither a luxury nor optional in an equitable system of education. 4. The room previously known as the "Library" should be replaced by a space that reflects the changed information landscape and evolving needs of students and teachers. 5. Involving, enlisting, and leveraging parents is essential for supporting strong teaching and learning.
 * //A guiding principle is that **students need equitable access to quality resources. Through strategic partnering, parents, teachers, administrators and the Legislature can ensure the ID system of education provides students with what they need** **to flourish in the world in which they will reside**.//
 * The Axioms**

Policies Practices Procedures
 * We will be considering:**

Strategies Structures Systems

=Please click on the Discussion tab (it's the second tab at the top) and look for 'Initial Questions' add your answers by replying. On Saturday your ideas will be listed below.=

Helping kids love to read and find books they enjoy Helping kids become independent learners Providing resources and support for classroom teachers ** Providing access to information, instruction for media literacy, and promote lifelong learning
 * WHAT ARE YOUR TOP THREE PRIORITIES?

Library teacher/Media specialist jobs in schools next year Time to accomplish all that needs to be done Financial support for school libraries Garnering support for libraries among teacher, librarians and administrators
 * WHAT ARE YOUR TOP 3 (+) CONCERNS?**

Support for and belief in the importance and influence of school libraries and library teachers in students' lives
 * WHAT IS YOUR #1 CONCERN?**

Preparing students for happy, productive lives as citizens of the world Being progressive, forward-thinking, 21st Century supportive in terms of school librarians' role in students' education
 * WHAT WOULD YOU HAVE IDAHO'S SYSTEM OF EDUCATION BE KNOWN FOR?**

**Thank you** for coming to the table! The Spokane Moms