Library Media/Early Childhood through Young Adulthood

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Assessment at a Glance:

This document contains information about the following topics:

• Choosing the right certificate
• Reviewing the Standards
• Portfolio entry descriptions
• Assessment center exercise descriptions
• Retired Prompts
• Understanding the National Board Scoring Process
• Certification planning timeline

Download the Assessment at a Glance.

Standards:

Read the standards for this certificate. This document contains information about the following topics:

What Library Media Specialists Know 

• Knowledge of Learners
• Knowledge of Teaching and Learning
• Knowledge of Library and Information Studies

What Library Media Specialists Do

• Integrating Instruction
• Leading Innovation through the Library Media Program
• Administering the Library Media Program

How Library Media Specialists Grow as Professionals

• Reflective Practice
• Professional Growth
• Ethics, Equity, and Diversity
• Leadership, Advocacy, and Community Partnerships

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Portfolio Instructions:

Read the portfolio instructions for this certificate. This document contains information about the following topics:

• The Five Core Propositions
• Portfolio Overview
• Portfolio Guidelines and Considerations
• Studying the Standards
• Writing About Teaching
• Video Practice
• Preparing and Mailing Your Portfolio
• Portfolio and Eligibility Forms

Download General Portfolio Instructions

Download ECYA/LM Portfolio Instructions

Scoring Guide for Candidates:

This document contains information about the following topics:

• Part 1: Understanding and Interpreting your Scores - General information common to all certificates on understanding and interpreting your scores
• Part 2: Understanding and Applying the Scoring Criteria - Scoring rubrics for portfolio entries and assessment center exercises specific to your certificate area
• Evaluation of Evidence - Information that governs how assessors record the evidence in each entry, specific to your certificate area  

Download Scoring Guide for Candidates:

Part 1: Understanding and Interpreting Your Scores

Part 2: ECYA/LM Understanding and Applying the Scoring Criteria

ECYA/LM Evaluation of Evidence