THE LIBRARIAN'S ROLE IN SCHOOLWIDE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT.

TEACHER development; LIBRARIAN-teacher cooperation; HIGH technology & education; SMALL groups; IN-service training of teachers; MANAGEMENT

The article discusses the skills school librarians can bring to teacher professional development in the U.S., particularly commenting on technology training for teachers. It addresses the benefits of dividing teachers into small groups by grade to better teach about techniques modified for their grade level, ensuring that all information presented was educationally relevant, and providing opportunities for participants to engage in conversations.