Libraries for Every Student

Special Education Strategies for School Librarians

Course Details

Registration deadline March 2, 2027.

4 Self-Paced Course Modules

12 Credit Hours

Recommended for K-12 school librarians.

$299 | Save with group rates.

ARE YOU CONFIDENT YOUR LIBRARY IS TRULY WORKING FOR EVERY STUDENT?

You serve students with a wide range of learning needs but weren't trained in special education
You want to support SpEd students meaningfully, not just adequately
You're not sure how to partner with classroom teachers to make it happen

This course gives school librarians the strategies and tools to create a library experience that meets every learner where they are.

ABOUT THIS COURSE

You don't need a SpEd certification to make your library work for every student, but you do need support.

Self-Paced Course Materials
Available for 6 months starting on registration deadline date.

Special education students deserve to be fully integrated into your library. In this course, school librarians will learn how to support students with a wide range of learning needs through targeted strategies, inclusive programming, and meaningful collaboration with classroom teachers. You'll explore how to adapt your services and space to remove barriers, design programs that genuinely include SpEd students, and build the kind of partnerships with classroom teachers that actually follow through to the library. Whether you're new to working with SpEd students or looking to go deeper, this course meets you where you are.

This is a fully self-paced, asynchronous course. You will have six months to move through the material. For more details, check out the What to Expect tab.

Enroll FOR SPRING 2027

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What You'll Learn What to Expect

AFTER COMPLETING THIS COURSE, YOU'LL BE ABLE TO:

Identify common learning needs across the SpEd spectrum and how they show up in the library setting.
Adapt library spaces and services to remove physical, sensory, and instructional barriers for SpEd students.
Design inclusive programming that meaningfully engages SpEd students, not just accommodates them.
Build effective partnerships with classroom teachers to ensure SpEd support extends into the library.
Apply targeted strategies for common challenges, such as behavior, communication, and engagement, without requiring formal SpEd certification.
Evaluate your current library practices to identify gaps and opportunities for greater inclusion.

WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS COURSE

This course is designed for any school library worker and leader.

GROUP OPTIONS

Training a team? Choose the setup that matches how you want to plan and pay :

Group course enrollment: Enroll 3+ staff in this course 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.

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Questions? Email groupsales@libraryjournal.com.

COURSE FORMAT

This is a fully self-paced, asynchronous online course consisting of 4 modules. Each module includes video instruction, slides, readings, and reflective exercises designed to connect concepts directly to your daily work.

EXPECTED TIME COMMITMENT

Each module is designed to take approximately 3 hours to complete, for a total of 12 professional development hours. You may move through the course at your own pace and on your own schedule.

ALL THE DETAILS

ON-DEMAND ACCESS

You will have access to all course materials for six months from the material unlock date.

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

Complete all modules to earn 12 professional development credit hours and a School Library Journal certificate of completion. Certificates are emailed upon completion.

ACCESSIBILITY

All 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.

SUPPORT

For technical or course-related support, please contact course-support@libraryjournal.com.

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