FPLS Application Timeline, Elements & Resources

2022 New FPLS Applicants

2022 Renewal FPLS Applicants

Part 1: Initial Application Submission

Window: September 1, 2021 - December 17, 2021

• Element 1: Statement of Intent (pdf)

  • Applicant must have completed 3 full school years of service working as a full-time, certified school library media specialist prior to applying for the FPLS Award.

• Element 2: Copy of teaching certificate

• Submit Part 1 here

Part 2: Surveys

Window: January 3, 2022- February 11, 2022

Download Application Overview for full instructions

• Element 3: Surveys

  • Student, Teacher, Administrator & Parent links will be emailed to district supervisors of participating schools sites on January 3, 2022

  • Progress updates will be emailed on January 17th, January 31st & February 7th

  • Schools who meet survey requirements will move to Part 3.  Schools will be notified by February 18th.

Part 3: Comprehensive Digital Portfolio

Window: April 15, 2022

Download Application Overview for full instructions

Comprehensive Digital Portfolio must include:

• Element 4: Documentation

  • Vision/Mission of the Library Program

  • Evidence (brief narratives, documents, pictures, artifacts, etc.) supporting each component of the ExC3EL Rubric​

  • Video elements to support components, as appropriate (5-6 minutes of video total)

  • Plan for continued improvement

• Element 5: ExC3EL Self-Reflection (xlsx)​

  • Additional Resources​

  • ExC3EL Rubric (pdf)

  • Portfolio Scoring Sheet (pdf) (This will be used by the FPLS committee when scoring the portfolio.)

• Submit Part 3 here​

Part 4: Interviews (Web Conferenced)

Window: May 1 - May 31, 2021

Download Application Overview for full instructions

• Element 6: Library Media Specialist Interview

• Element 7: Principal Interview

Part 1: Renewal Application Submission

Window: September 1, 2021 - December 17, 2021

• Element 1: Renewal Statement of Intent (pdf)​​

  • Renewal ​library media specialist applicant must be at the same school site for renewal.

• Element 2: Copy of teaching certificate​

• Submit Part 1 here

Part 2: Portfolio Supplement

Deadline: April 15, 2022

Download Renewal Overview for full instructions

• Element 3: Portfolio Supplement​

  • Narrative elements demonstrating continued impact of the Library Media Program and changes and enhancements of the program since achieving FPLS to meet the evolving needs of students and the learning community.

  • Video elements to support ExC3EL Rubric components, as appropriate (5-6 minutes of video total)

  • Narrative plan for future continued evolution of the library media program.

• Element 4: ExC3EL Self-Reflection (xlsx)

• Additional Resources

  • ExC3EL Rubric​

• Submit Part 2 here​