Alternate Route to Certification for Library Media Specialists

Earn a School Library Media Specialist Cross-Endorsement While You Continue to Teach!

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2024-25 PROGRAM YEAR. DEADLINE IS JULY 31, 2024.

UPCOMING INFORMATION SESSION: April 25 | 5:00 pm REGISTER
TUITION COST = $5,000.00

PROGRAM OF 
STUDY

2024-25
SCHEDULE

APPLICATION & ADMISSION

FREQ ASKED 
QUESTIONS

ARCLMS is an advanced educator preparation program approved by the CT State Board of Education. It was developed by ACES in response to the statewide shortage of qualified, certified school library media specialists in CT. Teachers who complete the one year program of study will earn cross-endorsement #062, School Library Media Specialist, and are eligible for employment as a library media specialist in any CT public school. 

QUALIFICATIONS FOR ADMISSION

To be considered for admission, applicants must:

  • Hold a valid CT Provisional or Professional Educator teaching certificate
  • Be employed by a CT PreK-12 school or school district during the program of study