Frequently Asked Questions
Curriculum Questions
Lessons are ideally structured to fit within a 30 to 45-minute timeframe. Flexibility is key; you can choose not to cover all components or split the lessons across two sessions. Additionally, enrichment activities are available to extend lessons and facilitate collaboration with classroom teachers.
Absolutely, classroom teachers can subscribe to the LIRA curriculum. It serves as a valuable enhancement to the core content, offering cross-curricular lessons that immerse students in quality literature, encourage engaging discussions, and foster inquiry.
No, adherence to the curriculum with exact fidelity is not mandatory. We recognize the unique challenges library teachers face; therefore, the curriculum is designed for flexibility. It offers a general framework that does not necessarily have to be followed sequentially or by specific grade levels. You’re encouraged to adapt lessons to better suit different grade levels, times of the year, or needs, aiming to provide students with foundational learning experiences centered around real-world themes.
The curriculum is continuously updated throughout the year. We use lesson ratings and feedback to regularly refresh the content. Additionally, we introduce new limelight lessons on a weekly basis. When a lesson is retired, it will be archived but remain accessible through the lesson gallery.
Our lesson books are well-reviewed, highly regarded, and published within the last five years. You can find these titles in your school library, at your local library, or purchase them through the links provided on the lesson pages.
No. Distributing the curriculum to non-paying members violates our terms of use and copyright laws.
As an organization that serves schools across the country, lessons are currently aligned with AASL Learning Outcomes for students. For an additional fee, we are able to offer alignments with additional educational standards.
Yes, we have had several requests for this and are planning to launch a PK curriculum in the future.
Yes, the LIRA team boasts more than 50 years of combined expertise in education and literacy. We facilitate professional learning experiences that can be conducted either in-person or virtually, catering to you and your team’s needs. Our range of skills spans from introducing the LIRA curriculum, enhancing collection development, to guiding library renovations. For information on pricing and further details, please reach out to us.
Community Content and Interactions
No, the LIRA Educator Community is exclusively open educators, ensuring that the content you encounter is curated by our team along with community members, maintaining relevance and quality.
Yes, our platform enables private messaging between members, fostering direct and personal communication.
You can easily block a member by visiting their profile, clicking on the options icon in the upper right of their profile, and selecting ‘Block.’
If you encounter any content that breaches our Acceptable Use Policy, we urge you to report it immediately. Find the ‘Report Discussion’ option under the options icon in the top right corner of the post.
Platform and Membership Guidance
If you forget your password, head to the login page and click on ‘Forgot Password? Click here.’ Follow the instructions sent to your email to reset your password.
To update your profile, click on your profile icon at the top right, select ‘Profile’ from the dropdown menu, then click on your picture or the ‘Edit’ option to update your information.
Adjust your notifications by clicking your profile picture at the top right, selecting ‘Account,’ and then ‘Notification Settings’ on the left.
Change your password by navigating through your profile picture to ‘Account,’ where you can enter a new password and save your changes.
Adjust privacy settings by selecting ‘Account’ from the dropdown menu under your profile picture, then choose ‘Privacy’ on the left side.
For technical issues, create a thread in the Feedback and Support Forum or email [email protected] for assistance.
Access to the LIRA Curriculum and Limelight Lessons requires a monthly or annual subscription, as community membership provides access to community features only.
For bulk membership purchases, please contact [email protected].
To upgrade your membership, go to ‘Profile’ from the dropdown menu under your profile picture in the top right, select ‘Upgrade my Membership’.
Absolutely! LIRA’s Educator Community remains open to educators even after subscription cancellations. To continue your participation, just go to the upper right corner of the screen and click on your profile icon. Then, select ‘Profile’, followed by ‘Membership’, and ‘Subscription’. Finally, choose ‘Change Plan’ to adjust your subscription status.
