Inclusive Library Services at Tucson High Magnet School

Amy Rusk Tucson High Magnet School & Tucson Unified School District (TUSD) Impact: Large, urban high school Coaching in 72 of 84 school libraries that are run by library assistants alone Impact:

TUSD LIBRARY INTAKE FORM SCHOOL: LIBRARY ASST: DATE: I have attended the TUSD Intellectual Freedom Training I have received training on Destiny Web I use the OPAC tutorial, http://edweb.tusd.k12.az.us/thms/library/ I have a Pima County Public Library Card I use the Arizona State Library site, azlibrary.gov/dazl I have visited the Project ENABLE site, http://projectenable.syr.edu/ I consult http://disabilityinkidlit.com/ when reviewing literature with characters who have disabilities 2

Please answer the following: Are the library and its resources accessible to students with disabilities? Please explain: I would like assistance in the following areas: I would like my principal to know the following about what I do: I am looking for resources on the following topics for my library: 3

Approximately 500 of Tucson Highs 3200 students receive Exceptional Education services. After attending Project ENABLE, I took the following steps to better serve all kids: 4 Wrote a grant for a class set of Kindles Moved 15,000 fiction books off the bottom shelves to accommodate wheelchairs Created a quiet zone and set up cubicles for students who need less input Added computer labs to accommodate Ex. Ed. classes Established a library of supplemental book sets for Ex. Ed. Dept. by culling the TUSD warehouse holdings Increased collaboration with Ex. Ed. teachers on library lessons 4

COLLABORATIVE PLANNING Class: Co-Op American History Library dates: 3/2, 3/4, 3/6, 3/9, 3/11, 3/13 Class period(s): 6th Teacher(s): Gen Ed: Eric Johnson/ Ex Ed: Margaret Chaney Cart? YES x NO __ HELD UNTIL: 3/13_ Unit Objective & Description: Social Justice Research projects Research Steps:(1) Topic Treasure Hunt: Students move from table to table in library to peruse books within a topic area to identify interest (see attached form); (2) Librarian demonstrates use of library catalog and online resources (focusing on audio feature), including the online reference library and Easy Bibs; (3) Students find evidence in print and digital media to support their projects. Possible Resources: Library books, online databases, Kindles Final Product/Outcome: ResearchPaper, 3-D model, performance, film, or poem 5

Acronym Description A Autism ED Emotional Disability SLI Speech and language Impairment SLD Specific Learning Disability HI Hearing Impairment ID Intellectual Disability(previously referred to as Mental Retardation or Cognitive Impairment VI Visual Impairment MD Multiple Disabilities MDSSI Multiple Disabilities-Severe Sensory Impairment MIMR*MICI MIIDE Mild Mental Retardation(*now referred to as Mild Intellectual Disability) MOMR* MOCI MOID Moderate Mental Retardation (*now referred to as Moderate Intellectual Disability) SMR* Severe Mental Retardation (*now referred to as Severe Intellectual Disability) OI Orthopedic Impairment OHI Other Health Impairment TBI Traumatic Brain Injury ** ANOTE ON PEOPLE-FIRST LANGUAGE: Do say: S/he has Autism. Don t say: S/he s Autistic. Do Say: He has an intellectual disability/cognitive impairment. Don t say: he s retarded or he s a MOMR. Do say: she uses a wheelchair. Don t say: She s confined to a wheelchair. 6

What is the difference between What is the difference between an IEP and a 504 Plan? an IEP and a 504 Plan? IEP Defined: The Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) is a plan or program developed to ensure that a child who has a disability identified under the law and is attending an elementary or secondary educational institution receives specialized instruction and related services. 504 Plan Defined The 504 Plan is a plan developed to ensure that a child who has a disability identified under the law and is attending an elementary or secondary educational institution receives accommodations that will ensure their academic success and access to the learning environment. 7

Social Justice Research Project: Topic Treasure Hunt Today you will explore 4 different categories under which our social justice issues can fit. You will review FOUR different titles. This process will allow you to narrow your areas of interest a bit more before we pick our final topic Book Title: Author: Based on what you have seen in this book, generate a list of 4-6 extension questions that could be researched: 1. Call number: Skim the table of contents. Write down 3 chapter titles or essay titles that look interesting to you: 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. Select 1 of your chapters above and read for about 10-15 minutes. Jot initial notes on what the author is talking about: 1. 1. 8

Disabilities Research Essay: The main character in The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time struggles with Autism. You are to research a specific disorder and report your findings in a well-organized essay with a bibliography. Ideas for topics: Down syndrome, ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, Tourette's syndrome. You can also research the Americans with Disabilities Act 9

Contact Info Amy Rusk Tucson High Library 520-225-5024 amy.rusk@tusd1.org 10