Creating an Interprofessional Education Experience for Pre-service Education and PK-12 Schools

Abstract

As educators of pre-service school librarians, we focus on facilitating collaboration with the entire school community. Other helping professions have a similar focus, often termed interprofessional practice. Pre-service educators and other health and human resources professionals need to be taught how to work as part of an interprofessional collaborative team. The Interprofessional Education team at Longwood University developed a model for interprofessional education at Longwood University. Background information, specific steps, and tips for success are shared for institutions or PK-12 schools interested in implementing a similar experience.