Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 505-3-.65 - School Librarian Program
(1)
Purpose. This rule describes requirements and field-specific
content standards for approving programs that prepare individuals to serve as
school librarians in P-12 schools, and supplements requirements in GaPSC Rule
505-3-.01, Requirements and Standards
for Approving Educator Preparation Providers and Educator Preparation
Programs.
(2)
Requirements.
(a) To receive
approval, a GaPSC-approved educator preparation provider shall offer a master's
or higher degree level preparation program as described in program planning
forms, catalogs, and syllabi as addressing the following state-developed
standards:
1.
Instructional
Environment.
(i) The program
shall prepare candidates who are effective educators who demonstrate and
respectfully accommodate the development of all learners;
(ii) The program shall prepare candidates who
promote and respect the opportunity for advancement for all learners;
(iii) The program shall prepare candidates
who promote a positive learning environment that encourages a lifelong love of
learning and that serves as the guiding principle used in developing a school
library program; and
(iv) The
program shall prepare candidates who will offer all learners the opportunities
and experiences that prepare them for college, a future career, and a life
beyond the school library.
2.
Instructional
Practices.
(i) The program shall
prepare candidates who collaborate with teachers, administration, and the
community to plan, deliver, and assess instruction;
(ii) The program shall prepare candidates who
implement a variety of evidence-based strategies in instruction;
(iii) The program shall prepare candidates
who will ensure students learn and understand multiple literacies and the
ethical use of information; and
(iv) The program shall prepare candidates who
use data and information to reflect on and revise the effectiveness of their
instruction.
3.
Information Literacy.
(i) The program shall prepare candidates who
use a variety of children's and young adult literature information resources
and instructional technology tools to actively engage learners in the
critical-thinking and inquiry process; and
(ii) The program shall prepare candidates who
use a variety of strategies to foster the development of ethical digital
citizens and motivated readers.
4.
Management and
Administration.
(i) The program
shall prepare candidates who ensure the school library community is aware of
and employs fair access to information and resources;
(ii) The program shall prepare candidates who
use and teach others about the ethical use of resources;
(iii) The program shall prepare candidates
who practice curation, creation, organization, and management of a collection
that supports all learners; and
(iv) The program shall prepare candidates who
use data and other forms of evidence to inform decisions about library
policies, resources, and services.
5.
Leadership within the
Profession:
(i) The program shall
prepare candidates who are leaders in the school and profession;
(ii) The program shall prepare candidates who
participate and engage others in collaboration, and actively advocate for
programs and stakeholders in the learning community;
(iii) The program shall prepare candidates
who plan and execute professional development for staff and other school
librarians; and
(iv) The program
shall prepare candidates who adhere to the ethical principles of the library
and information profession.
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