Dutchess BOCES

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

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.

Hendrick Hudson High School, Montrose NY

Anticipated Probationary Position: HS Library Media Specialist

Start date: 11/14/16

Application deadline: 11/30/16

Apply via OLAS: https://www.pnwboces.org/TeacherApplication/JobDetailInfo.aspx?JobNumber...

AASL members are encouraged to nominate a colleague or themselves to be lauded for their outstanding talent and dedication to the profession as part of this prestigious program. AASL awards and grants recognize excellence and showcase best practices in the school library field in categories that include collaboration, leadership and innovation. Go to http://www.ala.org/aasl/awards for more information. 

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