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:

·         6 hours in an elementary school (PK-5)

·         6 hours in a middle school (6-8)

·         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:

·         Plan and/or implement lessons

·         Conduct read-alouds

·         Model or support the use of technology

·         Examine and discuss curricular documents/resources

·         Organize collections using specific cataloging and classification systems

·         Review budgets, budgeting procedures and resource acquisition processes

·         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

www.aces.org

jgustafson@aces.org