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AASL Education & Careers

Career development and continuing education resources for those in or seeking to enter the school library media field.

bullet point Online Continuing Education
New AASL e-Academy online courses will begin October 23, 2006.

bullet point Professional Learning Communities NEW!
Full of new, interactive features, AASL’s Professional Learning Communities aim to make it easier for members to network, learn, and conduct the business of the Association.  Explore the Teaching for Learning Community, which focuses on assessment of student learning.

bullet point School Library Media Education Programs
Nationally recognized NCATE-AASL reviewed and approved school library media education programs as well as LIS programs accredited by ALA.

bullet point Recruitment to School Librarianship
Web site developed to provide information to those interested in becoming school library media specialists as well as those seeking to recruit people to the profession. See also the AASL Resource Guide, "School Librarianship as a Career," a bibliography of useful resources about becoming a school library media specialist.

bullet point Conferences & Events
Information about the AASL National Conference, other continuing education events, a conference archive and sponsorship opportunities.

bullet point Calendar of Events
Calendar of conferences and other continuing education events presented by AASL and its state and regional affiliated organizations.

bullet point National Board Certification
Information about the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards' (NBPTS) certification in the area of Library Media.