LaShan Allen Collection Evaluation and Development Plan FRIT 7134 March 4, 2012 DESCRIPTION OF THE SITE / ENVIRONMENTAL

SCAN I teach special education at Statesboro High School. Statesboro High School is the home to about 1450 students. There is also approximately 160 faculty and staff that educate these students on a daily basis. Statesboro High School opened during the 2008/2009 school year and is a state of the art two level facility that serves the student body as well as the Statesboro community. Statesboro High School is one of the three high schools in the Bulloch County School System that has a total of 14 schools. There are four teachers including myself that work with the self-contained special needs students that are intellectually challenged. The four of us serve / teach approximately 25 students from grades 9th through 12th that have either moderate or severe cognitive deficits in all areas. The media center at Statesboro High school has only two shelves of books that are either nonfiction or fiction books about using and maintaining credit. A closer look at the choices of books that would be appropriate for special needs students that have cognitive deficits narrows the choices down to one complete shelf of books. However, there is a three disc video series on managing and understanding personal finances that include segments on credit and credit worthiness. All of the 25 students that are in the self-contained classes because of their cognitive deficits read and write at the third grade level. The media center at Statesboro High School and all the other media centers in the county utilize a book and / or resources lending program in which if an item is not available at one media center, a simple search via the school systems server will locate the item at another media center. However, because finances (economics) are a high school concept, the other two media

centers only have comparable resources similar to what Statesboro High School has. Hence aside from the one or two shelves and the DVD three disc series, the personal fianc section is in need of a reboot and a surplus. CURRICULUM REVIEW / MAPPING For this collection and evaluation assignment, I have decided to use economics as my primary focus. I will be primarily focusing on managing credit and managing finances. Economics is a high school course for high school age students earning Carnegie units. However, for this collection and evaluation assignment, I will be focusing on special education students and their life skills classroom. The Georgia Performance Standards that I will be using and modifying for the special needs population are: SSEPF1: The student will apply rational decision making to personal spending and saving choices. a. Explain that people respond to positive and negative incentives in predictable ways. b. Use a rational decision making model to select one option over another. c. Create a savings or financial investment plan for a future goal. SSEPF4: The student will evaluate the costs and benefits of using credit. a. List factors that affect credit worthiness. b. Compare interest rates on loans and credit cards from different institutions. c. Explain the difference between simple and compound interest rates. SSEPF6: The student will describe how the earnings of workers are determined in the marketplace. a. Identify skills that are required to be successful in the workplace. b. Explain the significance of investment in education, training, and skill development.

Unit 1: Personal Finance----Creating a Savings Plan

Standard:SSEPF1 Activities Acquiring Key vocabulary / terminology (budgeting, goal setting, economy, saving, spending, planning and finances) Student Journal Internet scavenger hunt Think pair-Share Research with Partners Cooperative Learning Budget writing Individual Saving Plan Resources Computer lab with internet capabilities Individual student notebooks Chart paper and markers Budget worksheets Media Center Resources on finances

Unit 2: Personal Finance----Understanding Credit

Standard:SSEPF4 Activities Acquiring Key vocabulary / terminology (credit, debt, credit cards, debit cards, and credit scores) Student Journal Internet scavenger hunt Think pair-Share Research with Partners Cooperative Learning credit report discovery

Individual Credit Evaluation Report Resources Computer lab with internet capabilities Individual student notebooks Chart paper and markers Credit worksheets Media Center Resources on finances

Unit 3: Personal Finance----Job Skills

Standard:SSEPF6 Activities Acquiring Key vocabulary / terminology (work, training, education, employment, employer, employee, salary, wages, paycheck, termination) Student Journal Internet scavenger hunt Think pair-Share Research with Partners Cooperative Learning Job Skills Individual Resumes Resources Computer lab with internet capabilities Individual student notebooks Chart paper and markers Resume Worksheets Media Center Resources on finances

COLLECTION EVALUATION Before I could decide what to order, I first had to determine what was already in place in our media center at Statesboro High School. The media center is very trendy with the layout of the resources. The typical Dewey decimal system is in full force and the computer work stations are strategically placed throughout the media center. Fiction books and novels are housed along the wall of the media center, and there are two rows of fiction books adjacent to the computer work stations that house more common books. The books are arranged in alphabetical order. Reference books, ebooks, books on tape, and things as such (DVDs, VHSs) are housed in a separate area from the fiction books. However, non-fiction books are housed on four tall rows that utilize the Dewey decimal system, and the books are arranged in alphabetical order. I discovered the section in which I was most interested in for this project to be section 332. I used the media centers online directory to locate the books that would guide my project. Fortunately, I found most of these books in one primary section of the media center. All the books needed were on the shelves in the correct location. The newest book in this category of financial books was dated 2001. I was surprised by this because 2001 was over a decade ago, and it seems these sections of books are somewhat outdated. Moreover, these books looked to be in good condition which suggests they do not circulate a lot. There seemed to be more non-fiction books on finances and credit and less fiction books on the subject. However, many fiction books talked about finances and credit as smaller parts to their storyline. The non-fiction books were too advanced for the special needs students to comprehend. They were books that were for grade level students wanting to understand finances and credit and how to maintain both. Special needs students at the high school level need books and resources that are modified enough to their level of comprehension in order for successes to

take place. The DVD collection of finances and money management seemed very useful to the special needs students but the collection is in high circulation and one of the discs has been misplaced. There needs to be more relevant resources about finances for special needs students. These resources should be in print and non-print formats. Resources should go beyond the one /two shelving section that currently houses the bulk of the resources. Resources should also be kept and inventoried periodically to ensure that all required components are kept in place for future uses. Resources should be a varying grade levels so that a wide range of students with differing abilities can successfully use the resources. Finally, resources should be current and support current trends on finances and credit and money management.

MATERIALS ORDER (INCLUDING BUDGET SUMMARY) VENDORS: 1. PCI Education Electronic Resources Paper Cost of Resources Resources Consumer Mathematics Curriculum set Consumer Mathematics Inclusion set Multicultural Cost of Resources resource $654.95

$399.95

Consumer Mathematics CD-rom Total

$199.95

$1254.85

2. Follett / Titlewave
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$784.66 $355.80 $982.85 $27.20 TBD*

$2,150.51*

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0086TF6 Chatzky, Jean Sherman, 1964- -- Not your parents' FBG money book : making, saving, and spending your own money [ KIR+ WCC+ WMJ+ SLJ+ LMC+ ] {IL 5-8, 332.024} -- Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, c2010., RL 6.9, 162p Jean Chatzky offers advice to middle schoolers about their personal finances, describing ways to make, save, and spend money responsibly. 34027N1 Daskaloff, Alexander -- Credit card debt : reduce your PAP financial burden in three easy steps {IL AD, 332.7} -Avon, c1999., 195p Presents a concise handbook designed to provide advice on reducing credit card debt and interest rates, eliminating fees, and organizing finances. 0BNEN88 Dworsky, Lawrence N., 1943- -- Understanding the PAP mathematics of personal finance : an introduction to financial literacy {IL PF, 332.024001} -- Wiley, c2009., 242p 02759K9 Hall, Margaret, 1947- -- Credit cards and checks [ BKL+ HRD ] {IL K-3, 332.7} -- Heinemann Library, c2000., RL 4.2, 32p Provides an introduction to checks, credit cards, and debit cards, explaining how they work and why people use them. 0303GT7 Heath, Julia A -- Credit and borrowing {IL YA, 332.024} HRD -- Facts On File, c2012., 121p Discusses credit and borrowing, covering good and bad credit, building a credit history, and credit scores. 00083C1 Hunt, Mary, 1948- -- Can I pay my credit card bill with a PAP credit card? : and other financial questions we're too

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embarrassed to ask! {IL AD, 332.024} -- DPL Press, 2009., 229p Provides concise answers to hundreds of financial questions, covering banking, consumer plastic, debt, credit reports and scores, home and family situations, education, and more. Jorgensen, Richard H. -- No-nonsense credit : an insider's HRD guide to borrowing money and managing debt {IL AD, 332.024} -- Liberty Hall Press, c1991., 174p Larson, Jennifer S., 1967- -- What is money, anyway? : HRD why dollars and coins have value [ WCC+ SLJ+ LMC+ HRN+ ] {IL K-3, 332.4} -- Lerner, c2010., RL 2.9, 32p An introduction to money that discusses what it is made of, the values of coins and bills, how it is used, and other related topics. Maeda, Martha, 1953- -- How to legally settle your PAP personal credit card debt for pennies on the dollar : without filing bankruptcy {IL AD, 332.024} -- Atlantic Pub. Group, c2011., 288p A guide to settling credit card debt that covers interest rates, assessing one's financial situation, opening negotiations with a creditor, reaching a settlement, bankruptcy, rebuilding a credit score, and other related topics. Maestro, Betsy -- The story of money [ KIR+ WCC+ FBS BKK+ BUL+ CSCW LBJ+ BKL+ SLJ* ELS+ ] {IL 3-6, 332.4} -- Mulberry Books, 1995, c1993., RL 5.7, 48p A history of money, beginning with the barter system in ancient times, to the first use of coins and paper money, to the development of modern monetary systems. Randel, Jim -- The skinny on credit cards : how to master PAP the credit card game {IL AD, 332.7} -- RAND Pub., c2009. Uses the fictional story of two credit card users to explain the ins and outs of credit cards, and how to properly manage credit card debt. Thomas, Keltie, 1966- -- The kids guide to money cents [ PAP WCC+ BKK+ SLJ+ CRL+ LMC+ HRN+ ] {IL 3-6, 332.024} -- Kids Can Press, c2004., RL 6, 56p Text and cartoon illustrations introduce kids to the concept of money, covering such topics as banks, saving, budgeting, shopping, credit cards, the stock market, and kids' businesses. Thomas, Keltie, 1966- -- The kids guide to money cents [ FBS WCC+ BKK+ SLJ+ CRL+ LMC+ HRN+ ] {IL 3-6, 332.024} -- Kids Can Press, c2004., RL 6, 56p

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Text and cartoon illustrations introduce kids to the concept of money, covering such topics as banks, saving, budgeting, shopping, credit cards, the stock market, and kids' businesses. 0137BT3 Tucci, Paul A., 1962- -- The handy personal finance PAP answer book [ LBJ+ BKL+ ] {IL YA, 332} -- Visible Ink Press, c2012., 317p Provides answers to over one thousand questions about the history and institutions of finance, personal financial issues, and common money management mistakes, and includes worksheets, checklists, and tables designed to help readers understand their financial position and achieve personal financial goals and security. 39632A0 Warren, Harvey Z -- Drop debt --surviving credit card PAP hell without bankruptcy {IL AD, 658} -- Greenleaf Books, c2009. 0G5F731 -- Borrowing to live : consumer and mortgage credit PAP revisited {IL AD, 332.70973} -- Joint Center for Housing Studies, Harvard University , Brookings Institution Press, c2008., 289p "Dissects the current state of consumer and mortgage credit in the United States and helps point the way out of the current impasse"--Provided by publisher. 18071W4 -- Budgeting and debt management : advice from finance HRD industry experts about personal and family finances, banking, handling money, building and using credit, borrowing, debt, and recovery from financial difficulty... {IL AD, 332.024} -- Omnigraphics, c2007., 564p Provides basic consumer finance information about managing money, credit, and debt, and avoiding fraud and risk. Includes index, glossary, and related resources. 16961VX -- Debt information for teens : tips for a successful HRD financial life : including facts about money, interest rates, loans, credit cards, finance charges, predatory lending practices, preventing and resolving debt-related problems, and more [ SLJ+ WSH+ BKL+ ] {IL YA, 332.024} -- Omnigraphics, c2008., 413p Provides information for teens about obtaining and using credit, managing debt, and avoiding predatory lending. EA52XX7[Set/Series] Early Childhood: Social Studies-Money MUL Concepts (3 titles) 11745Y7 Anderson, Jill, 1968- -- Money math with Sebastian pig HRD and friends : at the farmer's market [ HRN+ ] {IL K-3, 513.2} -- Enslow Publishers, c2009., RL 1.4, 32p Introduces readers to simple money math through a story in which Sebastian Pig and his friend Louie pool their

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coins to buy food at the flea market. 30612X5 Rauen, Amy -- Using money at the lemonade stand [ FBS 1 Y 12.31 SLJ+ ] {IL K-3, 513.2} -- Weekly Reader, 2008., RL 2.2, 24p Introduces the concept of money through a story about two boys who sell lemonade. 13838X9 Worth, Bonnie -- One cent, two cents, old cent, new cent FBS 1 Y 12.51 {IL K-3, 332.4} -- Random House, c2008., RL 3.7, 45p The Cat in the Hat introduces money, describing its history, minting, and saving. 19 titles (qty 34) Total Guaranteed Title Price: $784.66 eBooks FLR# Author : Title -- Publisher : Year Bnd Qty1st Price Extended 53500D6 Dworsky, Lawrence N., 1943- -- Understanding the EBK mathematics of personal finance an introduction to financial literacy {IL PF, 332.024001} -- Wiley, c2009. 5038EP2 Heath, Julia A -- Credit and borrowing {IL YA, 332.024} EBK -- Facts On File, c2012. Discusses credit and borrowing, covering good and bad credit, building a credit history, and credit scores. 5039GV2 Heath, Julia A -- Credit and borrowing {IL YA, 332.024} EBK -- Facts On File, c2012. Discusses credit and borrowing, covering good and bad credit, building a credit history, and credit scores. 5031IJ8 Larson, Jennifer S., 1967- -- What is money, anyway? EBK why dollars and coins have value [ WCC+ SLJ+ LMC+ HRN+ ] {IL K-3, 332.4} -- Lerner, c2010. An introduction to money that discusses what it is made of, the values of coins and bills, how it is used, and other related topics. 54679Q2 Larson, Jennifer S., 1967- -- What is money, anyway? EBK why dollars and coins have value [ WCC+ SLJ+ LMC+ HRN+ ] {IL K-3, 332.4} -- Lerner, c2010., RL 2.9, 32p An introduction to money that discusses what it is made of, the values of coins and bills, how it is used, and other related topics. 5013DH7 Maestro, Betsy -- The story of money [ KIR+ WCC+ EBK BKK+ BUL+ CSCW LBJ+ BKL+ SLJ* ELS+ ] {IL 3-6, 332.4} -- Clarion Books, c1993., RL 5.7 A history of money, beginning with the barter system in ancient times, to the first use of coins and paper money, to the development of modern monetary systems. 54009K6 Randel, Jim -- The skinny on credit cards how to master EBK the credit card game {IL AD, 332.7} -- RAND Pub., c2009. 2 Y 59.95 119.90

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Uses the fictional story of two credit card users to explain the ins and outs of credit cards, and how to properly manage credit card debt. 5009PN6 Tucci, Paul A., 1962- -- The handy personal finance EBK 2 Y 18.95 37.90 answer book [ LBJ+ BKL+ ] {IL YA, 332} -- Visible Ink Press, c2012. Provides answers to over one thousand questions about the history and institutions of finance, personal financial issues, and common money management mistakes, and includes worksheets, checklists, and tables designed to help readers understand their financial position and achieve personal financial goals and security. 8 titles (qty 10) Total Guaranteed eBook Price: $355.80 Audiovisual FLR# Author : Title -- Publisher : Year Fmt Qty1st Price Extended 47B02D8 -- Charge it! : credit card secrets [videorecording] {IL DVD YA, 332.7} -- Learning Seed, Lake Zurich, Ill. : 2003, c2002. Teaches students how to select a credit card and use it responsibly, and explains interest rates and marketing gimmicks. 4C1E6F0 -- Credit, borrowing, and debt [videorecording] {IL YA, DVD 332.024} -- Meridian Education Corp., New York : c2011. Provides students with tips and real-life scenarios on how to manage their personal finances, with a focus on credit card use, credit reports, credit problems, and managing debt. 4093BF6 -- Credit card cautions [videorecording] {IL YA, 332.7} - DVD - Meridian Education, Hamilton, NJ : 2009. Provides teenagers with vital information on credit card use, credit history, and interest rates. 437B5W5 -- Extra credit! : understanding the do's and don'ts of VHS using credit [videorecording] [ SLJ+ BKL+ ] {IL YA, 332.7} -- Linx Educational, Jacksonville Beach, FL : c2002. Discusses both the advantages and disadvantages of using credit. 4B84AFX -- Personal finance essentials : financial literacy for DVD young earners [videorecording] {IL YA, 332.024} -Meridian Education Corp., New York : c2011. Provides students with tips and real-life scenarios on how to manage their personal finances, covering budgeting, banking, credit, investing, and taxes. 45E35D6 -- Secret history of the credit card [videorecording] {IL DVD 1 Y 99.01 99.01

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YA, 332.7} -- PBS Video, Alexandria, Va. : c2004. Examines how credit cards have grown into the most successful sector of American banking, and discusses the techniques the industry uses to persuade consumers to take on debt. 6 titles (qty 6) Total Guaranteed A/V Media Price: $982.85
Total Books (Qty.) Total eBooks (Qty.) Total A/V titles (Qty.) Total cataloging and processing for Books Total cataloging and processing for Audiovisual Grand total 19 (34) 8 (10) 6 (6) $784.66 $355.80 $982.85 $27.20 TBD*
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$2,150.51*

3. Amazon.com The Money Class: How to Stand in Your Truth and Create the Future You Deserve Suze Orman (Author) Expand Collapse Kindle Edition -- $11.99 Expand Collapse Hardcover $15.62 Expand Collapse Audio, CD, Audiobook, Unabridged $26.40 Total: $54.01 TOTAL MONIES SPENT ON ORDER $1254.85 (PCI Education) $2150.51 (Follett /Titlewave) $ 54.01 (Amazon.com) $ 3459.37

BUDGET SUMMARY Finding information about managing finances and maintaining credit is very difficult to do when you are looking for below level resources for special needs students. However, after

diligently searching, materials were found that are content and level appropriate for special needs students to acquire personal financial skills. PCI Education has a wealth of resources directly geared for special needs students. The consumer math products from this vendor specifically address deficits found in special needs students while at the same time teaching relevant content. Follett /Titlewave have a ton of resources that are content relevant and geared towards the elementary learner which is where this group of students cognitive ranges lie. Finally, Amazon.com has a wealth of resources as well to use. Suze Orman is a financial whiz and her series of books can be used with people of all ages and abilities. Even though the budget was allotted for $4000, around $3500 is sufficient to build this collection. General website information that I used in compiling my order can be found on my pbworks page at lallen0425.pbworks.com.