ARCLMS

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 2026-27 PROGRAM YEAR. DEADLINE IS JULY 31, 2026. 

UPCOMING INFORMATION SESSION: April 30 | 4:00 pm   REGISTER
PROGRAM COST: $5,000.00 (+$75.00 application fee)

Program of Study

Schedule

How to Apply

FAQs

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

Key Contact Information

Project Coordinator:
John Gustafson

Office Number:
(203) 407-4451

Address: 
205 Skiff Street
Hamden, CT 06517