The ACES Alternate Route to Certification for Library Media Specialists (ARCLMS), http://www.aces.org/arclms,
is looking for current Connecticut school library media specialists willing to volunteer their time to assist program participants in completing field experience requirements.
If you are interested in volunteering during the 2023-24 school year, please fill out the form at this link:
https://forms.gle/bYJiQr2nh4UHRNBKA
Volunteering involves hosting a program participant on-site in your school library for a full day.
During on-site field experiences, participants will actively engage in a variety of activities, which may include:
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Observe and assist with lessons, including opportunities to model and/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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Review and discuss policies and practices that support the efficient and ethical use of information and information technology
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Checking-in/out books
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Conducting book talks (both informal or formal with a class)
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Conducting read-alouds
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Assisting in research tasks
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Troubleshooting technology issues
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Co-teaching with the LMS
Program participants will reach out to volunteers directly to arrange the schedule.
If you are interested in volunteering during the 2023-24 school year, please fill out the form at this link:
https://forms.gle/bYJiQr2nh4UHRNBKA
If you have any questions, please contact John Gustafson at jgustafson@aces.org.
Thank you for your continued support of teachers entering this field!
John Gustafson, Project Coordinator
ACES
Professional Development & School Improvement (PDSI)
ACES
Alternate Routes to Certification
205 Skiff Street
• Hamden, CT 06517
Phone: 203.407.4451
aces.org
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