Why a Flex Schedule? PART 2

I shared in an earlier post about the changes I made this past school year to the library program and schedule. I was approached by Region 10 and Texas Title 1 Capacity Building Initiative to be interviewed about my collaborative partnerships and my flexible schedule. Their team came to my school and videoed myself and another teacher co-teaching a lesson, then interviewed us both. The video is complete, and I'm very proud of the outcome.

How It Started

My flexible schedule started small my first year as a librarian. Then, as other teachers heard of the collaborative lessons, the partnership grew and now I am almost on a full flexible schedule. Only kinder and first grades come for their 30 minute lessons on a weekly basis. I use this time with the younger students to teach them how to be independent users of the library. 

When I talk about flexible schedule, I've been told several times that it just doesn't work in an elementary school. I'm here to tell you it does work, and it is the best for the students. Start small, find just one teacher that is willing to collaborate with you. Build that trust, and I promise you it will work out in your library too.

I am more than happy to discuss this with anyone that is interested in a flexible schedule. Feel free to contact me and I will do everything I can to help you out.