Books Belong in Every Classroom
Helping Teachers Build a Love of Reading Across the Curriculum
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Course Details Register by October 19, 2026
 2 Self-Paced Courses
 24 Credit Hours
 Recommended for classroom teachers (grades 6 - 12).
 $498 (Save with early bird and group rates!)
DOES READING STOP THE MOMENT STUDENTS LEAVE ELA?
This two-course series gives grades 6-12 classroom teachers everything they need to build a thriving classroom library and use it to make reading part of every subject. ABOUT THIS CERTIFICATION SERIESReading belongs in every classroom, not just ELA. Self-Paced Course Materials Every classroom has the potential to be a place where students fall in love with reading, but that doesn't happen by accident. This two-course, on-demand course series is designed to help teachers build thriving classroom libraries to use across every subject area. From setting up your space and curating your collection, to integrating reading activities into science, math, social studies, and beyond, this series gives teachers everything they need to make reading an everyday part of all classrooms, not just an ELA thing. This is a fully self-paced, asynchronous series. You will have six months of access to move through the materials for each session. For more details, check out the What to Expect tab. Enroll FOR THE SPRING 2026/FALL 2027 SERIES Need an invoice or PO? Orders of $600 or greater can choose invoice at checkout. For orders under $600, submit this form , and we will process your order manually. Need approval? Email your supervisor to share this certification series. . TRAINING A TEAM?Multi-seat discounts are automatically calculated in the cart. Return to Full Course Catalog INCLUDED COURSESThis certification series includes 2 self-paced courses. Each one builds on the last, and together they provide practical information on how to build school-wide classroom libraries. Building Your Classroom Library: Setup, Selection, and Everything In Between Your classroom library is more than a bookshelf in the corner: it's a signal to every student that reading belongs in this room. In this course, you'll learn how to build and maintain a classroom library from the ground up, covering everything from setting up your space to developing a collection that reflects your students and your subject area. You'll explore how to evaluate materials for age and reading level appropriateness, discover curated lists to jumpstart your collection, and learn practical strategies for researching and choosing the best books for your classroom. Whether you're starting from scratch or inheriting a dusty pile of donations, this course gives you the tools to build a classroom library you're proud of and that your students actually use. Using Your Classroom Library: Integrating Reading into Every Subject You built the library, now it's time to put it to work. This course picks up where Building Your Classroom Library left off, helping teachers move from a well-stocked shelf to a genuine culture of reading that lives across every subject area, not just ELA. You'll explore practical reading activities designed to engage students and build reading habits that stick, along with ready-to-use lesson frameworks that bring reading into science, social studies, math, and beyond. Leave with more confidence to play your part in combatting the literacy crisis and building a life-long love of reading in your students. WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS CERTIFICATION SERIESThis certification series is designed for classroom teachers in a secondary school setting. SESSIONS AND PRICINGThis registration is for the full certification series, which includes all 2 courses. Choose the session that works best for your schedule. Early bird pricing ends one month before the session deadline.
GROUP OPTIONSTraining a team? Choose the setup that matches how you want to plan and pay: Group course enrollment: Enroll 3+ staff in this certification series and save. Bulk course credits: Prepay once, get the highest per-seat discount on every course, and assign seats later. Unlimited annual licensing: System-wide access for a year with no per-course approvals. Request Discounted Group Pricing Questions? Email groupsales@libraryjournal.com. SERIES FORMATThis certification series includes 2 courses designed to build skills progressively across the full program. All courses are fully self-paced and asynchronous, allowing you to move through the content on your own schedule. EXPECTED TIME COMMITMENT If you complete all 2 courses in the series, you will spend approximately 24 hours on the full certification. You will earn 24 hours of professional development credit and a School Library Journal certificate upon completion.
ALL THE DETAILSThis certification series provides a structured path through developing a classroom library. Rather than taking a single course in isolation, participants build knowledge and skills across multiple related areas, with each course adding depth and practical application. By the end of the certification, you will have completed all required coursework and earned a credential that reflects sustained engagement and applied learning in building classroom libraries.
ON-DEMAND ACCESSAll materials and recordings included in this certification series will remain accessible for six months following the final course or session in the series.
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETIONComplete all 2 courses in this series to earn your Building Classroom Libraries certificate from School Library Journal.
ACCESSIBILITYAll video recordings feature auto-captioning. If you require accommodations, please email course-support@libraryjournal.com upon registration and we will make our best efforts to support your needs.
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