Professional Development Credit

Continuing Education activities provided by the Idaho Commission for Libraries (as of January 1, 2009) MAY be eligible for use as professional development credit by certificated Library Media Specialists. As per teacher certification renewal guidelines from Idaho State Department of Education, three of the 6 required credits must be taken for university or college credit. However, in-service hours may be used as a substitute for up to three of the six semester credit hours required for certificate renewal. Fifteen (15) contact hours are equivalent to one in-service hour.

The following ICFL continuing education activities have been approved by the State Department of Education Certification office as Professional Development in-service:

SPLAT 101
YALSA Teens & Technology
LiLI Database Trainings
LiLI-Unlimited Trainings
Read To Me Spring Workshop
WebJunction Idaho Courses
ICFL Alternative Basic Library Education and Supplemental Alternative Basic Library Education

How will I know if the ICFL continuing education workshops/courses I take qualify?

Discuss with your school district superintendent or professional development chairperson the courses you wish to take. Provide information about the course, including content, value to your work as a library media specialist, number of contact or clock hours and course provider.

If approved by your district, complete Form B7, secure signature of District Superintendent or Professional Development Chairperson, and keep document with other records and transcripts to validate the hours counting toward your 6 professional development credits.

Resources:
Renewal of Idaho Certificate/Credential – http://www.sde.idaho.gov/site/teacher_certification/renewal_cert_cred.ht...

Form B7
http://www.sde.idaho.gov/site/teacher_certification/#forms

Questions??? Contact Shirley Biladeau, Continuing Education Consultant, Idaho Commission for Libraries at shirley.biladeau@libraries.idaho.gov