1. Middle School FACILITATOR’S MEETING November 16, 2010 3:00PM to 4:00PM Jeremy Dunn, Director, Department of Libraries and Information Services K.C. Boyd, MDBC-Middle School Coordinator
2. Mayor Daley’s Book Club Middle School Began in 2007 After school reading motivation program 2007-2008 - 500 students enrolled 2009-2010 - 1,600 students enrolled Created to help middle school students transition into the High School MDBC program Increased leisure reading practices among middle school students
3. MDBC MS Overview 7th and 8th grade students are encouraged to participate in the MDBC MS Program No participation fee is assessed for schools. The books and t-shirt are free. Students will receive books for their personal libraries at home; the books are not to be kept for classroom libraries
4. MDBC MS Overview MDBC MS program will only be able to pay program stipends for CPS Librarians, Teachers and ESP staff. Program material will be online Members will have the opportunity to attend the annual Spring Conference in May
5. Facilitator Responsibilities Attend the facilitator information meeting Recruit at least 7 students who will participate as regular book club members Conduct six one hour book club meetings Submit packing slip invoices and monthly reports/timesheets to MDBC Coordinator
6. Facilitator Responsibilities, cont. Maintain regular, effective communication with the MDBC Coordinator through email Track your payroll and delivery of books - inform your clerk that you are being paid by the Department of Libraries - inform your school engineer, custodians and office staff that you will be receiving book shipments Take pictures and/or write letters documenting club meetings and related activities