Leadership Academy
ContactJennie Greenway, Leadership Academy Coordinator |
Program Information
Description
The North Carolina School Library Media Association (NCSLMA) is offering a special leadership development opportunity for school librarians to help them reach their professional potential. This program will kick-off in January and conclude at the 2023 NCSLMA annual conference. You will have an opportunity to meet and collaborate with a variety of school librarians across North Carolina, NCSLMA Board members, committee chairs and members, and join networks in your area of the state. You will learn more about being a leader in your school and district. You will also learn what NCSLMA is, what we do, and how you can be an active part of the organization.
Requirements for participants
- Participate in regularly scheduled virtual meetings
- Choose a leadership activity following the program:
- Serve on a NCSLMA committee as member or chair
- Present at the next conference
- Present at NCSLMA's Summer Learning Series and/or Bootcamp
- Other approved (Examples: design a webinar for NCSLMA, plan regional EdCamp, etc.)
- In addition, it is expected that after going through the leadership academy as a participant you will:
- Mentor the next group
- Shadow or take on a leadership role in NCLSMA
- Participate in leading the program as needed for the following year
Application Process
- There is a formal application for the candidate and a recommendation required from an administrator or co-worker.
- Applications open November 2025 at midnight. Those accepted into the program will be notified by December 10, 2025.
Minimum Criteria
- Currently serving in a school librarian position with a minimum of 3 years experience as a school librarian.
- Have or be in process of obtaining Masters in Library Science that will lead to a 076 license.
- Ability to attend the next NCSLMA annual conference, including a pre-conference session.
- Ability to work virtually throughout the program. This will include participating in and leading sessions on a variety of topics.
- Willingness to serve at district, region, or state level upon completion of the program.
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