HESTL Program: Teacher Librarians

Planning Credential Application   

Develop and communicate a vision for the library program that aligns with the school community; collaborate with the principal to develop a library program that positively impacts student achievement and helps students thrive in today’s society; gather data and feedback to measure implementation of goals.

Instruction Credential Application  

Collaboratively plan lessons that are engaging, applicable to the real world, and prioritize the learning process; co-teach with classroom teachers to differentiate instruction to meet the varying needs of student and adult learners; use assessment practices to analyze and adapt instruction.

Leadership Credential Application  

Serves in leadership roles that support school goals; facilitate professional development for school staff and/or the school community; collaborate with school leadership and classroom teachers to integrate information, media, and digital literacy skills into the school curriculum.

Environment Credential Application  

Create an irresistible learning space that is safe, welcoming, appealing, accessible, and adaptable at point of need.

Management Credential Application  

Use strengths-based guidance to oversee library support staff; curate current, appealing, inclusive and culturally responsive materials that reflect students’ needs and interests; regularly weed the collection; ensure policies are in place to manage materials selection and deselection, challenged materials, gifts/donations, and student privacy.

Principal Collaboration Credential Information

School leadership support is an essential component of a highly effective school library program. School principals can earn the HESTL Principal Collaboration credential by demonstrating exceptional collaboration, support and advocacy for the teacher librarian as a leader and instructional partner.