Connecticut alternative route

ACES Advanced Alternate Route for Library Media Specialists

Credential rules change. Confirm current requirements with Connecticut State Department of Education.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree	Yes
Bachelor's in the subject	No
Pedagogy coursework	Yes
Credit hours	No
Minimum GPA	No
Tests	No
Employment as a teacher	No
Clinical experience	No
Professional development	No
Mentoring	No
Service requirement	No
High-need schools	Not reported
Shortage areas	Not reported
Limited to some grades or subjects	Yes
Designed for shortage areas	Yes

library media

library media specialists

• Hold a valid Connecticut teaching certificate;

• Have worked full-time under a Connecticut teaching certificate for a minimum of five years

during the previous eight years;

• Have completed a Master’s degree prior to the beginning of the program;

• Have an interest in a high degree of information and technology competency and regular

incorporation of the use of information and technology resources into instruction;

• Be currently employed by a Connecticut district during the course of study;

Title II links no providers to this route.