School Libraries & You
Administrators & School Board Members
 Statement from AASL President Dawn Vaughn on National Education Technology Plan
Statement issued by AASL at the conclusion of the ALA 2005 Midwinter Meeting in Boston, following its review of the U.S. Department of Education's National Education Technology Plan.
AASL NCLB Brochure
A new brochure, "Your School Library Media Program and No Child Left Behind," mailed to more than 78,000 elementary and middle school principals/administrators of public and private schools in the United States and all members of AASL. Developed by AASL, the brochure is designed to help building leaders recognize the school library media specialist's important role in helping schools meet the requirements of No Child Left Behind (NCLB). ISBN 0-8389-8310-3. Available in packs of 25 for $8/pack (plus shipping and handling). To order call 866-SHOP ALA (866-746-7252). You also can preview the AASL NCLB brochure as a PDF file.
"A 'Highly Qualified' Librarian in Every School Library" (PDF File)
Paper describing the position of the American Library Association (ALA) that the same standards requiring a "highly qualified" teacher in every classrooms should be extended to our nation's school libraries -- that every school library should be staffed by a highly qualified, certified library media specialist.
The Principal's Manual for Your School Library Media Program Brochure
Addressed directly to the school principal, the brochure is designed to guide the principal in assessing and planning for the school library media program. ISBN 0-8389-8123-2. Available in packs of 25 for $8/pack (plus shipping and handling). To order call 866-SHOP ALA (866-746-7252). A free single copy is available upon request. You also can preview the Principal's Manual brochure as a PDF file.
AASL Leadership Institutes
Looking for a leadership program to offer school library media specialists in your district? Consider "Leading Through Collaboration," the first in a series of AASL leadership institutes available for nationwide use throughout the profession.
AASL Resource Guides:
Library Promotional Events
Nationally recognized library promotional events sponsored by ALA and its units, as well as other organizations.
Calendar of Events
Calendar of conferences and other continuing education events presented by AASL and its state and regional affiliated organizations.
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