As a graduate of the ARCLMS program and loving my role as high school librarian, I highly encourage you to pass this information on to teachers in your school/district and encourage them to apply! I am also an instructor - so definitely willing to answer any questions your co-workers May have.

Jen Larkin
School Librarian 
EO Smith High School

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From: "Gustafson, John" <jgustafson@aces.org>
Date: June 24, 2020 at 9:29:58 AM EDT
To: Jen Larkin <jlarkin24@gmail.com>, Lisa Polack <lrg115@gmail.com>
Subject: ARCLMS 2020-21 - Now Accepting Applications

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APPLY NOW TO BECOME A SCHOOL LIBRARY MEDIA SPECIALIST!
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ACES is accepting applications for the 2020-21 Alternate Route to Certification for Library Media Specialists (ARCLMS).

Visit www.aces.org/arclms<http://www.aces.org/arclms> for full details, schedule & application.
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Earn a cross-endorsement while you continue to teach!
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, Library Media Specialist K-12, and are eligible for employment as a library media specialist in any CT public school.

In order to provide a high-quality and accessible instructional experience for all learners, ARCLMS is offered as a blended learning program. However, due to uncertainties related to the COVID-19 health crisis, ACES is prepared to offer this program fully online should the need arise in the 2020-21 program year.
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Applications will be accepted through August 15, 2020 and will be reviewed on a biweekly basis. Cohorts are open until filled, so don't wait to apply!
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Questions? Contact John Gustafson, jgustafson@aces.org<mailto:jgustafson@aces.org> / 203.407.4451<tel:203.407.4451>
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