Mentoring
New Librarian Mentoring
Mentoring is about developing a relationship dedicated to building and sustaining professional and personal effectiveness and career advancement.
Having a mentor can help you:
Learn from the experiences of other librarians
Develop relationships with librarians and KASL members
Identify and achieve your goals
Support and encourage career advancement
Grow your Professional Learning Network
Expectations for mentors and mentees:
Plan to become a KASL (KLA) member if not already
Willingness to communicate with mentor/mentee as often as necessary (suggested 4-6 times per year)
Share knowledge, skills, and experiences
If you want to be a mentor or mentee, please complete this form and contact our Mentoring Committee Chair, James Allen.
NBCT Mentoring
National Board Certification transforms teaching practices by offering a relevant and impactful professional development experience that directly benefits students. It promotes leadership and encourages in-depth reflection on both teaching methods and student needs. This program is designed to cultivate, retain, and acknowledge accomplished teachers while driving continuous improvement in schools.
Information about the National Board Certification process can be found at nbpts.org.
View standards and instructions for School Library Media certification at this link and choose Library Media in the Discipline box and the development level ECYA.
Support Programs for National Board Candidates:
If you have questions contact Pam Coomer, NBCT