Teacher to Librarian (T2L) Second Certificate Initiative
Register here for the information session, January 22 @ 3:30PMCohort Four applications are being accepted through February 28, 2025
Please read the information below to help you prepare application materials. In particular, please prepare your responses to all questions and required documents (resume, references) before completing the application form.
Take Teaching Beyond the Classroom!
Are you a NYS-certified teacher looking to develop your capacity to help students beyond the traditional classroom? Here’s your opportunity to learn critical information literacy skills and earn a highly marketable second certification!
The Teacher-2-Librarian (T2L) Program enables certified classroom teachers to
- gain their M.S. in Library and Information Science from Syracuse University or M.S. in Library Media from St. John Fisher University,
- complete the course requirements to attain New York State certification as a PreK-12 school library media specialist, and
- take a position as a certified school librarian in the NYC Public Schools.
The T2L program will be offered as a blended experience with primarily online classes and some face-to-face classes in New York City.
Teacher Benefits Include:
- Additional certification – Earn NYS PreK-12 Library Media Specialist certification.
- High quality, relevant coursework through either Syracuse University or St John Fisher University.
- Certification support as needed through New Visions.
- Subsidized Tuition – Generous support from NYC PS Office of Library Services and the college partners provides significantly subsidized tuition for participants who commit to work three years in NYC PS school libraries after graduation.
- Salary differential– Graduates will earn 30-36 credits that may apply toward their differential.
A Partnership among New Visions for Public Schools and
Program Details & How to Apply
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Eligibility
Teachers must have an existing valid New York State classroom teacher certification and meet the admission requirements for at least one of the college partners.
Applications are accepted through February 28, 2025
Access the application form here.
For additional admission requirements, please visit our college partners, Syracuse University or St. John Fisher University.
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FAQ's
These documents may help you determine whether to apply and which college partner will best support your plan to become a school librarian.
- Teacher 2 Librarian Scholarship Program FAQ
- Program Comparison Chart: St John Fisher or Syracuse?
- Teacher 2 Librarian Scholarship Application Questions (PDF)
- An information event will be held on January 22, 2025.
REGISTER HERE
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How to Apply
Before February 28, 2025, complete the Cohort Four Application Form and attach your current resume or CV and two professional references.
This is a multi-step process.
- First, you will submit the application for selection as a member of the T2L cohort.
- If selected as a possible candidate, you will be invited to an individual or group interview.
INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD APRIL 15-17 (Spring Break for NYC Public Schools) in Midtown Manhattan. - If approved to move on, you will need to submit additional supporting materials to Syracuse University or St. John Fisher University for acceptance into the graduate program.
Applications are open until February 28, 2025. Applications received by that date will be considered as a group; applications received after that date will be considered if space allows.
Access the application form here.
Contact Teacher-2-Librarian at teacher2librarian@newvisions.org