Highly Effective Schools Through Libraries

Highly Effective Schools Through Libraries (HESTL) is a credentialing program with a dual purpose: to recognize outstanding school library programs and school library professionals and to provide guidance in school librarianship best practices. A highly effective school library program benefits every learner in the school community. Highly effective school librarians lead information, media and digital literacy instruction, manage the school library print collection and digital resources, and promote a school culture of independent reading and lifelong learning. See the CDE website for more information about HESTL.