Colorado School Libraries

Colorado School Library News and Events

CSL News You Can Use weekly (newsletter)
Colorado Virtual Library: K-12 Library Connection monthly (blog)
School Library Hotline (mailing list)

Highly Effective Schools Through Libraries (HESTL) Program

School Libraries Communication Toolkit

What Is a Highly Effective School Librarian? (video)
What Is a Highly Effective Librarian? (information sheet)
Students Reach Greater Heights With School Librarians (infographic)
Libraries Transform (infographic)
Colorado School Libraries: School District Profiles (SLIDE Project)
Colorado School Libraries: State Profile (SLIDE Project)
School Libraries Survey Report 2022-2023

School Library Policies

School Library Leadership Consultant

Suzi Tonini (she/her/hers) is the School Library Leadership Consultant at the Colorado State Library. Suzi has more than 20 years of experience in education as both a classroom teacher and teacher librarian and she believes every Colorado student deserves a strong school library program. Suzi partners with HESTL Program Coordinator Tammy Langeberg to lead Highly Effective Schools Through Libraries, a credentialing program that provides guidance for K-12 administrators and school library professionals and recognizes outstanding Colorado school library programs and librarians. Suzi is eager to consult with you to provide resources, professional learning and support for your school library program.

Suzi Tonini

School Library Leadership Consultant

Colorado State Library

201 E. Colfax Ave, Room 309

Denver, CO 80203

Phone: 720-202-9814

Email: tonini_s@cde.state.co.us

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Highly Effective Schools Through Libraries (HESTL) Coordinator

Tammy Langeberg (she/her/hers) is the Highly Effective Schools Through Libraries (HESTL) Coordinator at the Colorado State Library working alongside Suzi Tonini, the School Library Leadership Consultant. Tammy has spent more than 35 years in education as a classroom teacher, teacher librarian, and support for school librarians. HESTL is a credentialing program that provides guidance for K-12 administrators and school library professionals and recognizes outstanding Colorado school library programs and librarians. Tammy believes all school librarians are highly effective and have the potential to hold the HESTL distinction. Tammy is available to support and guide school librarians as they navigate the HESTL application process.