Library Media Specialist (LMS) Academy

"Library media specialists empower students to be critical thinkers, enthusiastic readers, skillful researchers, and ethical users of information." (AASL) This new academy focuses on the changing role of the Library Media Specialist in K-12 education today. Today’s LMS must play the versatile role of an instructional partner responsible for ensuring that students and staff are efficient and effective users of information. The Academy will assist LMS personnel in teaching and connecting the new standards of AASL, ISTE and the NETS. Registration is open for all library media specialists to attend. Participants will have an option to earn 3.0 credits through Lindenwood University for an additional cost of $60 per credit hour.

Participants will:
•    Learn how to develop lessons that support the AASL, ISTE & NETS Standards
•    Understand the meaning of media literacy as it applies to 21st century skills
•    Network with colleagues working in school libraries across the area and globally
•    Learn digital tools that promote effective use of digital media for K12 students
•    Examine problem based activities & digital, web & media literacy lessons
•    Examine best practices for Copyright & Fair Use
•    Explore digital citizenship and literacy curriculum resources
•    Contribute in an online learning community, such as Moodle and SchoolTown
•    Research books by LMS experts such as Joyce Valenza & Kathy Schrock
•    Participate in 40 hours of blended learning professional development
•    Attend one day of the Midwest Education Technology Conference (METC)

2012-2013 Dates of participation include:
•                September 27
•                October 11
•                November 8
•                December 6
•                January 17
•                March 7
•                April 25

Cost: $595 non-members    $495 members

Registration starts July 1, 2012.

P.O.'s and credit cards will be accepted. Slots will fill up fast, and space is limited, so register now! If you have questions, contact Stephanie Madlinger at