Associate School Library Media Specialist Certificate
Effective September 1, 2027, the Ó£»¨ÊÓÆµ Department of Education (NJDOE) will no longer issue the Associate School Library Media Specialist (ASLMS) endorsement.
- A candidate who is matriculated and enrolled in classes in a NJDOE-approved education preparation program prior to June 1, 2023, and is recommended by their educator preparation program no later than August 31, 2027, shall be eligible for the ASLMS endorsement.
- Applicants in possession of a written evaluation completed by the Office of Certification prior to June 1, 2023, shall have until August 31, 2027, to complete the requirements set forth in the written evaluation. A candidate who does not apply to the Office by August 31, 2027, shall not be eligible for the ASLMS endorsement.
Notes
Associate School Library Media Specialists who currently hold a Certificate of Eligibility (CE) or Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing (CEAS) must complete the ASLMS school-based residency program under provisional certification to obtain standard certification.