The ACES Alternate Route to Certification for Library Media Specialists (ARCLMS),
http://www.aces.org/arclms, is looking for current school library media specialists to host cohort participants for field experiences as part of program requirements for cross-endorsement. The requirements for participants
are listed below.
If you are interested in hosting, please fill out the form at this link:
https://goo.gl/forms/IN3oG1EaB3D0Q3Um2.
ARCLMS participants are required to participate in a minimum of 18 hours of field experiences in settings as follows:
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6 hours in an elementary school (PK-5)
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6 hours in a middle school (6-8)
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6 hours in a high school (9-12)
During each field experience, participants will actively engage with the host LMS and with students. Engagement may
include the following experiences:
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Plan and/or implement lessons
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Conduct read-alouds
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Model or support the use of technology
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Examine and discuss curricular documents/resources
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Organize collections using specific cataloging and classification systems
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Review budgets, budgeting procedures and resource acquisition processes
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Other experiences agreed upon by participant and host LMS
All field experiences must be completed during the regular school day in order to maximize opportunities to work with/observe/interact
with students in schools.
If you have any questions, please contact John Gustafson at
jgustafson@aces.org or 203.407.4451.
John Gustafson
Project Coordinator
ACES Professional Development & School Improvement
205 Skiff Street, Hamden, CT 06517
p: 203.407.4451
f: 203.407.4590