Certification

SAMPLE GOAL STATEMENTS

Advance my knowledge of library standards and state standards related to the library program
Gain increased knowledge in planning, integrating, and assessing library media programs and services
Improve my knowledge and skills in school librarianship
Advance my knowledge in education
   
Advance my knowledge of the integration of technology into the library/media program
Advance my knowledge of integrating technology into the curriculum
Improve my knowledge and skills in all content areas and in the use of technology in an instructional setting
   
Gain increased knowledge in best practices and assessment for reading and writing (NCA-SIP goal)
   
Assume a leadership role to improve library media services and instruction
Develop my leadership skills and assume leadership role in district and profession
Provide leadership in school librarianship and education in general
Assume leadership role to improve instruction
   
Acquire an additional endorsement in the area of …..
Advance my knowledge and skills by acquiring an advanced certificate in …….(or administrative certificate….)

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EXAMPLES OF ACTIVITIES

Graduate courses
  College courses in librarianship
  Graduate course in ….. Includes travel to …..
   
Workshops and Conferences
  ISLMA
    AASL, ALA
    ILA, ICE, IAECT, NECC, etc
    ISLMA summer professional development workshops
    ILSMA summer leadership summit
    ISLMA v-tel (i.e. recertification plans 4/01)
    ISL v-tel on per school library capita grants (9/00, 9/01)
    Library System workshops
    Young Adult Literature Conference
    Children's Literature Conference
Participate in workshops about librarianship, content areas, and uses of technology in education
 
Associations/Organizations Committees/Meetings
    ISLMA conference steering committee meetings
    Library System Committees/Advisory Councils
     
Write about professional issues -submit to journals, newsletter, etc
   
School District
    Institute Days
    In-service Days
    Committee Meetings
    Curriculum
    Technology
    School Improvement Planning Team
    LPDC
     
Teach professional development courses or workshops
Present at conference on topic of professional interest

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ACTIVITY PLANNING WORKSHOP

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