Lonely

Dear Library Lady,

The teachers in my school don’t want to work with me to collaborate on curriculum. I know this is part of our standards, and I want my administrators to know that I am supporting the school curriculum. How can get them to understand I am here to help and support and therefore we can work together?

Signed, Lonely Invite teachers to have lunch with you one day where you prepare sandwiches, salad, whatever and show them the types of lessons you have to offer. Share photostories, video clips, photos of things you've done or would like to do and show them how this can integrate with what they're doing. Or you could try to get the most cooperative to get on board and then let the excitement spread from there. Always make that first one as exciting as possible, so the others can't resist. Ask your administration if you can have a sit down with them and the teachers to give input on what you would like to see happen between you. Ask to attend data meetings and then give input from there of what you could do in the library to help in those weak areas.

Start with the willing and build from there. Offer your services to new teachers. They are usually willing and would like your ideas and suggestions. They aren't "married" to certain projects or lesson plans.