University of South Carolina School Library Program Information Session

School Library Program Learning Outcomes 1.SL Program Planning and Assessment 2.SL Program Administration and Management 3.SL Collection and Resource Access and Management 4.Collaboration for Instruction 5.Professional Growth, Development, and Leadership SLP Learning Outcomes aligned with SC Performance Standards for Assisting, Developing, and Evaluating Professional Teaching (ADEPT)

Program of Study For students who hold teacher certification:  SLIS 701, 702, 703, 705, 706, & 707  SLIS 756 and 757 (materials selection)  SLIS 742 (curricular role)  SLIS 761 (technology)  Portfolio-in-Progress

Capstone Courses With advisor approval!  SLIS 720 (program development)  SLIS 794 (internship = 3 credit hours)

Initial Certification  Contemporary education  Curriculum development  Psychology of learning  Exceptional Children NOTE: Education courses must be completed before enrolling in capstone courses! Take them early in your program  Additional internship

Moving forward… Start with * and 706* Then 707*, 702, and 703 Follow with 756, 757, 761, 742, and 705

Next… Complete SLIS 706 before SLIS 761 SLIS 720 and SLIS 794 = “capstone courses”

Recommended order of courses: Portfolio-in-Progress 720 and 794 (capstone courses)

Reminders Complete 10 SL courses and portfolio-in- progress before 720 and 794. Avoid courses with conflicting online meeting times during the semester.

PACE YOURSELF

Portfolio Outcomes-based assessment CAEP alignment Learning Outcomes focused

Finishing the Program Determine semester/year you will request enrollment in SLIS 720 Contact Gerry Solomon for assignment to Blackboard for P-I-P (1-2 semesters ahead of time) Share P-I-P as a required pre-requisite for SLIS November 15 th - portfolio deadline for Spring enrollment July 15 th - portfolio deadline for Fall

The Internship is an opportunity to… Demonstrate/practice competencies acquired during your preparation program. Work under the supervision of a certified, experienced, & highly qualified school librarian.

The Internship is your opportunity to… …gain experience in the world of practice, …take risks in a supportive environment, …learn from successes & challenges, …take charge of your own learning.

The Internship consists of…hands-on activities and objectives under direct supervision.

The Internship includes... …visits to other school libraries to interview practicing school librarians. …attendance at a state-level professional conference (SCASL, EdTech, or one in your home state), or a national conference (e.g., AASL).

Internship Locations K-12 schools by placement of the faculty supervisor, Gerry Solomon. Note: Interns are not placed in schools where they are currently or were previously employed; in schools your children attend/have attended. Note: Placements for internships are discussed ahead of time with each candidate.

Applying for an Internship Fall - apply by March 1. Spring - apply by October 1. (Internship Applications at: acket.pdf acket.pdf Note: Plan ahead for your internship.

TB Test Requirement: Documentation of negative TB test within previous year of internship; Submitted to Student Services before start of internship.

Internships for Initial Certification Required: two 3-hour internships in separate semesters Note: Each internship requires a separate internship application.

Reminders… Checklist for School Library Certification RequirementsChecklist for School Library Certification Requirements Certified classroom teachers (completed a semester of student teaching): submit copy of current teaching certificate to SLIS Student Services.

SC DoE Certification application deadlines… for those not certified as teachers Enrollment for a fall semester internship: April 15 Enrollment for a spring semester internship: Nov 1 of the year before Note: Do this early for a required background check

Lauren Brown Licensure Administrator USC - College of Education Wardlaw 252 Columbia, SC

Praxis II Required in SC: specialty area exam for library media specialist Note: Students planning to work in another state should plan to take the PRAXIS and follow the certification requirements for that state When? At or near the end of the certification program

Library Media Required score: 151 for certification in SC

Advice... Be realistic about what you can manage. Be flexible about your POS. Pay attention to deadlines. Check in with you advisor periodically.

More Advice... Join the SLISINFO and SLM_NEWs listservs and read daily. New to K-12 environment or to school library programs… –plan to visit school libraries, –shadow a professional, –volunteer in a school library.

SLM_NEWS Listserv Send to Leave subject empty. message: SUBSCRIBE SLM_NEWS ( your firstname lastname) (example: SUBSCRIBE SLM_NEWS john smith)

Academic Integrity: USC’s Honor Code Office of Academic Integrity

USC Honor Code It is the responsibility of every student at the University of South Carolina Columbia to adhere steadfastly to truthfulness and to avoid dishonesty, fraud, or deceit of any type in connection with any academic program. Any student who violates this Honor Code or who knowingly assists another to violate this Honor Code shall be subject to discipline.

Avoiding Plagiarism Citations! –Information: USC Library website SLIS Orientation Portal website Office of Academic Integrity website Paraphrase properly (and give credit) Do not use work from previous classes Do not use work that SLIS alumni completed for assignments

Empowering Learners: Guidelines for School Library Programs (2009) To order (print or e- book): ALA online store at National standards for school library programs

Standards for the 21 st Century Learner Order from ALA or download a free copy linesandstandards/learningstandards/standard s.cfm

Professional Organizations Full-time students $20 Click “Join Us”

National Level ALA (Students $35) ALA/SCLA joint membership $38

National Level Benefits: Tools and resources Discounts ALA Connect & other networking opportunities Awards and Scholarships programs Monthly Hotlinks newsletter Knowledge Quest magazine (print & online) School Library Research journal (online) Much more… Students: ALA/AASL =$55

Save the Dates! SCASL Conference (Spring) ALA Conference (June) Upstate Technology Conference (June) SC EdTech (Fall) AASL Conference (Fall – alternating years)

Contact Information SLIS Student Services Staff

Karen Gavigan, Associate Professor Gerry Solomon, Instructor Heather Moorefield-Lang, Assistant Professor

Contact Information Karen Gavigan Gerry Solomon Heather Moorefield-Lang

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