Professional Concerns
Information from the Vermont Department of Education
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Vermont’s Framework of Standards and Learning Opportunities
School Quality Standards
From the State Board of Education: Manual of Rules and Practices page, click on “School Quality Standards” to download the PDF file. See section “2120.8.1.2 Staff” for standards related to library staffing.
Standards for VT Educators
From the Programs & Services Professional Standards: Local and Regional Standards Boards page, click on “Five Standards for Vermont Educators: A Vision for Schooling” to download the PDF file.
Associations and Online Networking
See also our list of Affiliate Organizations
VTcite.org Vermont Commons for Information Technology Educators
WebJunction an online community for library staff
Teacher Librarians on Ning an online community for school librarians
LM_Net nation-wide listserv for school librarians, includes link to archives
ISTE The International Society for Technology in Education
Vermont Institutes Working with teachers and school leaders to enhance student achievement
VITA-Learn Vermont Information Technology Association for the Advancement of Learning