Does the GaDOE offer any professional development for library media specialists?
The Institute for New Media Specialists was Webcast throughout the state from June 2003 to April 2004. Neither the GaDOE nor Georgia Public Broadcasting will provide Professional Learning Units, but your system or school may use these modules and offer credit. Originally, this project was designed for the library media specialist with five years or less experience, but veteran library media specialists may benefit from the information. This yearlong project was developed by GPB Education (PeachStar) in collaboration with the Georgia Department of Education. These lessons were prepared and presented by library media specialists, university professors, and system coordinators and can provide online group or individual professional learning opportunities. This package contains 20 modules. Each Webcast module contains the video presentation with accompanying slides. Several modules also include supplemental resources such as questions, polls, and downloadable documents. You may need to dow
