2nd Cohort Apply Now!
Details can be found at the SLIS Web page http://slis.uiowa.edu
IN BRIEF:
- The University will recruit two cohorts of 20 students with the first class starting
work in the summer of 2008 and the second cohort beginning in the summer of 2009.
- Priority will be given to
recruiting certified teachers who can assume the teacher librarian job in their district or nearaby districts as they complete
certification requirements, and those who commit to remaining in that position for two years. The grant will provide a $15,000
stipend over the two year period to pay tuition, most fees and some travel expenses.
- Most course work will be
delivered through distance education systems.
- Students will be required to attend an on-campus class component
at least once each semester.
- IASL was named as a partner in the grant and will
- aid in the
identification of teacher librarian mentors
- assist in identification and recruitment of students
- sponsor
professionl development opportunities
for cohort members - provide opportunities for junior and senior high school
students
to explore and consider careers in librarianship
Application deadline is February
1, 2009 for the second group!
