Thing 9: Databases & Search Tools

Databases:

Several times a year, I offer voluntary professional development to staff. Recently, I presented a training focusing on the databases. The name of the training was "Finding Grade-level, Non Fiction articles using the Gale Databases.” I basically went over the new lexile levels as they pertain to Common Core and then showed teachers how to find article in their subject areas using advanced search features.
I got a lot of positive feedback form the training. Many staff members did not realize lexile ranges had been impacted by Common Core Standards.