Collaborative planning is defined as the teaming of teachers, library media specialists, and technology specialists to create exciting learning experiences that take advantage of the information-rich and technology-rich environment of the school.

No other concept of the role of the library media center program is more central or more vital to its success. Research of library media programs draws the conclusion that collaborative planning is a strong link to achievement of learners. Collaborative planning turns the library media program and technology program from passive to active school initiatives. Judging by the amount of money required to build and maintain viable LMC and technology programs, a passive program is simply unacceptable. There are too many voices requesting funding to support any program not carrying its weight in meeting the requirements of PL 221.

Professionals who collaborate to build rich learning experiences find great satisfaction in knowing they make a difference. Their jobs are exciting, extremely busy, rewarding, and empowering. Their peers recognize these professionals as being on the leadership team.

The first section of this book concentrates on the collaborative process of the teacher and the library media and technology specialists to plan, implement, and evaluate improved learning experience that will result in more learning.