School Librarian Certification
Applications are not available at this time. Please check back for further updates.
Please do not use the intern teacher application. No late or incomplete applications will be accepted.
All submitted applications must include the following:
1. Completed application form (download from this website)
2. Official transcripts from all universities you have attended and showing Master's degree; if you are employed by HISD you may submit copies of your transcripts from your HISD file.
3. Three references (forms are part of application packet); all three must have knowledge of your teaching ability
4. $75 non-refundable application fee (money order only)
Applications should me mailed or hand delivered to
ACP Intake Office
4400 W. 18th
Houston, TX 77092
Program Overview
Admission Requirements
Program Timeline
Role of a Librarian
Program Cost
Contact Information
Program Overview
HISD-ACP School Librarian is a one-year state approved certification program for teachers who would like to become a school librarian.
The HISD-ACP Librarian program focuses on the role of the librarian who is an integral part of the school, responsible for strengthening the teaching/learning process so that students can develop the vital skills necessary to locate, analyze, evaluate, interpret, and communicate information and ideas.
The program curriculum is aligned to the Texas school librarian standards and the competencies for the School Librarian TExES exam.
Interns will engage in observations, portfolio activities, children’s literature studies, and state exam preparation.
Admission Requirements and Selection Process
In order to be admitted to the program teachers must meet the following criteria:- Have a Masters degree
- Hold a valid Texas teaching certificate
- Have 2 years teaching experience
- Earn proficient or exceeds in all domains of PDAS for past two years
- Demonstrate oral skills through a successful interview
- Demonstrate written skills through successful response to essay questions
- Demonstrate technology skills through successful completion of skills test
Program Timeline
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May 2010- Orientation
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June 2010- Training each day from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
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August 2010- May 2011- Internship in school library
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August 2010- February 2011- Evening Trainings- one night a week
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Spring 2011- TExES exam
- June 2011 - apply for certification
Role of School Librarian
Because the school librarian plays a critical role in campus effectiveness and student achievement, each candidate for the school librarian certificate is of the highest caliber and possesses the knowledge and skills necessary to improve the performance of the diverse student population on their school campus. The school librarian is expected to actively participate in professional development activities in order to continually update his/ her knowledge and skills of best practices and research as they relates to both campus leadership and student learning.
Program Cost
Application Fee (non-refundable) $75Program Fee $2,000
Additional Costs
Probationary Certificate $52
TExES Fee $120
School Librarian Certificate $77
Contact Information
ACP Office- 713-802-6850
Sharon Lekawski or Iris Reyes
Library Services- 713-861-1204
Suzanne Lyons
ACP Intake- 713-556-7302
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