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NEW Increasing Representation Mentoring Program

  • 1.  NEW Increasing Representation Mentoring Program

    Posted Sep 28, 2019 08:23 AM

    *Please share with your respective state affiliates*

    Hello!

    Recently, AASL announced the new Increasing Representation Mentoring Program via email to those who've registered for National Conference. Part of the Presidential Initiative (EDI focus), this program seeks to provide a pathway for active involvement and future leadership opportunities within the association for school librarians of color. If you're a librarian of color and have been wondering what involvement in the association looks like, and have suggestions and ideas on ways to move our profession and association forward, we're looking for you! Please accept this gentle push get involved.  If you are not a librarian of color but know someone who would bring a wealth of ideas to AASL, I encourage you to share this with them. The deadline to submit this brief questionnaire is September 30, 2019. 

    The Increasing Representation Mentoring Program is for new and veteran school librarians of color who aspire to deepen their involvement in AASL. This mentorship program will provide insight on a clear pathway to involvement in AASL, including a committee appointment the following year. This year-long program requires a minimum commitment of two conversations per month and attendance at virtual meet-ups taking place quarterly. For this pilot year, participants must attend the AASL 2019 National Conference. Finally, participants will be required to complete a post-mentorship evaluation to improve the success of the program. 

    https://www.emailmeform.com/builder/form/9AmJ70YRWz14



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    Erika Long
    School Librarian
    Thurgood Marshall Middle School
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