GACE School Librarian (728)

The GACE School Librarian (728) assessment is a computer-based test administered by Evaluation Systems of Pearson for the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC). It consists of three testlets. In a single testing session you may register for any combination of testlets, including all three, and you must complete all three testlets to complete the

Computer-based; 100 selected-response (multiple-choice) questions in three testlets

Professional Roles and Responsibilities of the School Librarian: 30 questions, 45 minutes

School Library Program Development and Management Principles and Procedures: 30 questions, 45

100 questions, 2 hours 30 minutes of testing, plus 15 minutes for the tutorial and nondisclosure

All three testlets in one session agreement (2 hours 45 minutes in total)

$88 per testlet; $263 for all three testlets in one appointment

220 or more total cumulative points and the floor (minimum score) on each testlet

By appointment year round at computer-based test centers in Georgia and nationwide

0001 Program role · 0002 Librarian roles and practices ·

321 Professional Roles and Responsibilities of

0003 Communication and collaboration (each about 33%)

323 School Library Program Development and

How the Test Is Scored

Each testlet is scored separately. After every testlet you receive a Testlet Performance Report with your overall score on that testlet, whether you met the testlet floor and your performance by objective. A Comprehensive Assessment Report shows your best attempt at each testlet, your cumulative total points and your passing status. To pass, you need at least 220 total cumulative points and the floor score on each of the three testlets.

Because testlets can be taken and retaken separately, you can concentrate a later attempt on the testlet that needs the most work. Questions that are being evaluated for future use may appear on the test and do not affect your score, so answer every question with full effort.

Leading a school library program whose vision, goals and policies support the school's goals, intellectual freedom,

Fulfilling the partnership, leadership, advocacy and program management roles of the school librarian, including legal

Communicating and collaborating with students, staff, families and community stakeholders Planning developmentally appropriate instruction in information and inquiry skills, including differentiated instruction and Universal Design for Learning

Creating a student-centered, accessible library environment with flexible access and broad reading engagement Teaching the inquiry process and the evaluation, synthesis and ethical use of information Developing, organizing and maintaining a collection, including selection, weeding, cataloging and policies Planning, evaluating, staffing, budgeting and managing the school library program