FPLS Application Timeline, Elements & Resources
2021 New FPLS Applicants
2021 Renewal FPLS Applicants
Part 1: Initial Application Submission
Window: November 1, 2020 - December 18, 2020
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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.
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Element 2: Copy of teaching certificate
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Part 2: Surveys
Window: January 4, 2021- February 12, 2021
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Element 3: Surveys
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Student, Teacher, Administrator & Parent links will be emailed to district supervisors of participating schools sites on January 4, 2021
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Progress updates will be emailed on January 18th, February 1st & February 8th
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Schools who meet survey requirements will move to Part 3. Schools will be notified by February 19th.
Part 3: Comprehensive Digital Portfolio
Window: April 15, 2021
Comprehensive Digital Portfolio must include:
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Element 4: Documentation
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Vision/Mission of the Library Program
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Evidence (brief narratives, documents, pictures, artifacts, etc.) supporting each component of the ExC3EL Rubric
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Video elements to support components, as appropriate (5-6 minutes of video total)
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Plan for continued improvement
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Additional Resources
Part 4: Interviews (Web Conferenced)
Window: May 1 - May 31, 2021
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Element 6: Library Media Specialist Interview
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Element 7: Principal Interview
Part 1: Renewal Application Submission
Window: November 1 - December 18, 2020
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Renewal library media specialist applicant must be at the same school site for renewal.
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Part 2: Renewal Final Submission Components
Deadline: May 31, 2021
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Element 2: Narrative Statement
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Element 4: Video (5-6 minutes)
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Additional Resources
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