Dutchess BOCES

Interested in adding NYS Public Librarian Certification to your resume?  Check out the new FAQ on Professional Development Requirements for Public Librarians in New York State.

The New York State Educational Media Technology Association offers two (2) grants of $1000 each to support educators who provide instruction and resources that correlate to state and national learning standards for instructional excellence promoting media literacy.  For more details click here.

The Library of Congress is now accepting applications for its week-long summer institutes for K-12 educators. Held at the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C., this professional development opportunity provides educators of all disciplines with resources and strategies to effectively integrate primary sources into K-12 classroom teaching.  Each session will focus on pedagogy, with an emphasis on supporting student engagement, critical thinking, and construction of knowledge.

The 3 Apples Book Award Committee announced the finalists for this year's award.  Click here for more information on the selected books and details on how your students can vote on their favorite book.

The Delaware-Chenango-Madison-Otsego BOCES is now accepting applications for the position of School Library System Coordinator. Interested candidates must have at least 3 years of experience as a certified library media specialist and must possess, or be willing to possess, their School District Leader (SDL) certification within 3 years of taking the position.

Rondout Valley Central School District is seeking a Library Media Specialist for the Intermediate/JHS (grades 4-8).  It is an anticipated opening with a start date of 3/1/2017.

Send cover letter, resume and two letters of reference to Karen F. Sakellariou,Rondout Valley Central School District, P.O. Box 9, Accord, NewYork 12404. 

Application Deadline:  January 6,2017

Beatrice E. Griggs Elementary Administrator's Award

The Award recognizes an Elementary or District Administrator who has been responsible for initiation, maintenance, and/or the improvement of an Elementary School Library Program in a New York State school district during the past three to five years.  The winner receives a plaque at the SSL Spring Conference, acknowledging their support of the School Library Program.

The National Society of High School Scholars is providing three $1,000 grants to be used during 2017 to help defray costs of educational conference registration, travel, and accommodations.  Any high school teacher or counselor currently employed at a public or private high school in the United States is eligible.